Monica M Frazier, BSN, RN
Pittsboro,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience in varied medical units within military and civilian facilities. Resilient and proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitude. Hard-working Registered Nurse committed to delivering best-in-class patient care!
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
UNC Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
- Deliver age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Deliver medical care to COVID-19 ICU patients.
- Explain health care issues and ramification to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Develop and implement patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Perform continuous checks on life support equipment and make necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Proficient in maintainenance/utilization of arterial lines, central venous catheters, chest tubes, pulmonary artery catheters, pulmonary hypertension medication pumps, surgical drains, foley catheters, and fecal management systems.
- Observe patients vital signs and administer physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitor patients on continuous renal-replacement transfusion (CRRT) and trouble-shoot machine throughout transfusion.
- Apply nursing knowledge in a timely manner to meet critical needs of patients in a decompensating status.
- Accurately document all administered care and medication on patients EPIC chart according to policy.
- Collaborate and work cohesively with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage, and modify patient care needs.
- Provide Spanish translation between patient and healthcare team when official translator not available and/or when in the COVID area.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU
Veterans Affairs Health Care System
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Sovah Health - Danville
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Perform continuous checks on life support equipment and make necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Proficient in maintainenance/utilization of arterial lines, central venous catheters, chest tubes, pulmonary artery catheters, pulmonary hypertension medication pumps, surgical drains, foley catheters, and fecal management systems.
- Documented work in Meditech and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Registered Nurse, Perioperative Services
UNC Medical Center
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients pre-existing health conditions and new medical concerns to determine individual needs and approval for surgery
- Ensure surgical and anesthesia consents were signed, corrected, and/or confirmed with patient
- Established baseline vitals, initiate IV access, and collect any specimens required (ex. blood, urine, cultures)
- Liaison between surgical & anesthesia team and patient
- Advocated for patients concerns and patient safety
- Provided postoperative discharge instructions to patients and their family members
- Monitor patients postoperative condition and perform as needed interventions
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Active Duty Nurse Corps, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained and responded appropriately to emergency situations such as laryngospasms, bronchospasms, hypoventilation, malignant hyperthermia, and symptomatic arrhythmias.
- Collaborated with anesthesia providers and surgeons to promote patient outcome and safety.
- Led successful team comprised of 7 RNs, 6 Hospital Corpsmen and 2 CNAs as PM Charge Nurse.
- Shadowed Anesthesia Providers via OJT in the operating room during first cases.
Active Duty Nurse Corps, Continuing Promise 2018
US Navy Humanitarian Mission Deployment
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Crucial member in building self-sustained hospital tent with 2 Main OR's and 4-bed PACU while in host nations.
- Officer in Charge of hospital tent PACU; in charge of 4 RNs and 4 Hospital Corpsman.
- Translator during Continuing Promise Deployment for host nation patients and healthcare team.
- Provided direct care to 18 host nation patients in hospital tent after surgical procedures.
- Received Navy Achievement Medal during Continuing Promise deployment for efforts provided in patient care and translation assistance.
- Educated host nation patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Active Duty Nurse Corps, Mother Baby Unit
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Held discharge classes for parents on unit on expectations and newborn care when discharged home.
- Completed over 400 hours of breastfeeding education to breastfeeding mothers on Mother Baby Unit.
- Designated as a Baby-Friendly Facility through the Baby-Friendly Initiative.
Active Duty Nurse Corps, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed 7 nurses, 3 LPNS, and 2-4 Hospital Corpsman during Charge Nurse assigned shifts.
- Precepted 4 new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team to revise and develop treatment plans for 4-6 patients, simultaneously.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions per physicians orders.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Utilized Essentris to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Contributed substantially to our facility becoming a recipient of the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.
Hospital Corpsman, Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Assigned to nurse treating combat injured service members with traumatic amputations, shrapnel injuries, and minor burn injuries.
- Prepared rooms and assisted nurse in receiving injured service members from medevac flight crew.
- Gathered required specimens such as blood cultures and labs.
- Record vital statistics and input/outputs; setup wound-vacs, changed IVs, fluid bags, and tubing as needed.
- Placed NG tubes and Foley/Condom Catheters under nurse supervision.
- Recorded output and/or changed: colostomy bags, rectal tubes, and drains every shift under nurse supervision.
- Adjusted position of patients per provider and nurse’s orders.
- Assisted ambulatory patients to bathroom, provided bathroom relief to bed-ridden patients, and assisted nurse in bathing patients.
- Received OJT (on the job training) in the Operating Room practicing suturing.
- Awarded National Achievement Medal (NAM)for work efforts in ICU.
- Selected for Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP).
Hospital Corpsman, Ambulatory Procedure Unit
National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
11.2009 - 12.2010
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of nursing staff.
- Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
- Met with nursing team members and assessed patient medical records, making appropriate changes to respiratory care and therapy to enhance outcomes.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Helped patient stand, change dressings and use restroom facility to complete discharge process.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The George Washington University
Washington, DC12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2009
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- TNCC certified
- PALS certified
- NIHSS certified
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) trained
- Proficient in Spanish
- Intravenous Therapy
- Continuous Renal Replacement Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Comfort Care/End-of-Life
- EPIC/Essentris/Meditech
Affiliations
- Select Reserves, United States Navy: 08/2019 to Current
- Active Duty Service, United States Navy: 6/2009 to 7/2019
- American Nurses Association (ANA): Since 2014
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN): Since 2014
- North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA): Since 2019
Certification
Registered Nurse
NC Board of Nursing, License #: 317301
BLS - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
expires: 11/2025
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association
expires: 12/2025
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association
expires: 5/2024
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Emergency Nurses Association
expires: 2/2027
NIHSS- NIH Stroke Scale
American Heart Association
expires: 6/2024
Secret Security Clearance
National Background Investigations Bureau, US Government/US Navy
expires: 12/2027
AWARDS
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, June 2011
- Meritorious Unit Commendation: August 2011
- Good Conduct Medal: June 2012
- Joint Services Achievement Medal: March 2017
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal: May 2018
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal: 2021
- Daisy Award Nomination: 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU
Veterans Affairs Health Care System
05.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Sovah Health - Danville
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
UNC Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Perioperative Services
UNC Medical Center
11.2019 - 03.2020
Active Duty Nurse Corps, Continuing Promise 2018
US Navy Humanitarian Mission Deployment
02.2018 - 04.2018
Active Duty Nurse Corps, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
05.2017 - 07.2019
Active Duty Nurse Corps, Mother Baby Unit
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2017
Active Duty Nurse Corps, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2015
Hospital Corpsman, Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit
National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
01.2011 - 12.2013
Hospital Corpsman, Ambulatory Procedure Unit
National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
11.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Florida International University
Registered Nurse
NC Board of Nursing, License #: 317301
BLS - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
expires: 11/2025
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association
expires: 12/2025
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association
expires: 5/2024
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Emergency Nurses Association
expires: 2/2027
NIHSS- NIH Stroke Scale
American Heart Association
expires: 6/2024
Secret Security Clearance
National Background Investigations Bureau, US Government/US Navy
expires: 12/2027
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