Ronda Frasier
Brunswick,GA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Winn Army Community Hospital. Primary duty is the coordination of complex care needs with the patient's families and specialty providers and Tricare and other governmental agencies such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Medical Services including the the transition of these services worldwide as families are transferred within the military via face to face encounters, telephone, and medical record review.
Coordinate care and case manage medically fragile patients, facilitate specialty appointments, serve as liaison between Tricare, Health Benefits, Social work, Schools, Military Units and network civilian providers. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and coordinate treatment, ensuring optimal outcomes for newborns. Skilled in IV insertion and emergency care, while fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration and family-centered approaches.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Winn Army Community Hospital
08.1996 - Current
- Conducted physical exams according to protocol guidelines and established priorities for care.
- Served as lactation counselor for the MBU giving one on one teaching and support.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on assessment data.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Utilized computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for document.
- Developed and implemented staff education programs for the MBU to include age specific protocols.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality of care and positive outcomes for babies and children requiring a higher level of care.
- Attended high risk deliveries for resuscitation and stabilization of preterm and term newborns.
- Charge nurse on 22 bed MBU and level 1 nursery with 150-175 deliveries per month.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls while working as a triage nurse and identified high risk situations and resolves issues according to protocols and the AAP guidelines.
Staff Nurse
American Home Health Services
06.1993 - 09.1995
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Conducted patient assessments and provided individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Administered medications as ordered: oral, intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous.
- Performed wound care as ordered and provided patients family members of wound care procedures.
- Monitored patients condition and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physician and members on the team.
- Provided suggestions to improve safety in the home.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuing care.
Staff Nurse
Health Master Home Health
11.1992 - 06.1993
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of each patient.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as dressing changes to open wounds and G tube sites, catheter insertions, specimen collections and monitoring vital signs.
- Administered medications per orders: PO, IV,IM, or SC and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Educated patient's family members and care givers on diagnosis, disease process, treatment plan, and lifestyle options.
- Supervised 5-10 home health aides.
Clinical Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
05.1988 - 11.1992
- Assessed patients conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies for resuscitation and stabilization with prompt and correct intervention.
- Performed various nursing activities such as wound care as ordered, G tube care, inserting NG tubes, urinary catheters, maintaining TPN and lipid infusion per orders.
- Administered medications and monitored cardiac drips per order monitoring patients response.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Facilitated discharge planning by collaborating with social workers and those on the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA07-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State College
Savannah, GA05-1989
High School Diploma -
Bradwell Institute
Hinesville, GA05-1982
Skills
- Breastfeeding support
- Family-centered care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Premature infant care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Newborn screening
- Emergency care
- Remote health monitoring
- Neonatal care
- Medication Administration
- Treatment coordination
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Winn Army Community Hospital
08.1996 - Current
Staff Nurse
American Home Health Services
06.1993 - 09.1995
Staff Nurse
Health Master Home Health
11.1992 - 06.1993
Clinical Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
05.1988 - 11.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State College
High School Diploma -
Bradwell Institute
Certifications
BLS: Expires in 9-30-2027
NRP: Expires 01-01-2026