Nakita Fraser
Baltimore
Summary
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with proven expertise at Lifebridge Health in medication administration and emergency response. Skilled in IV insertion and therapeutic communication, I enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lifebridge Health
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
Student Nurse Intern
Lifebridge Health
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tysons Corner, VA11-2027
No Degree - LPN
Standard Healthcare School of Nursing
Falls Church, VA03-2024
Skills
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Splinting
- Therapeutic communication
- CPR/AED
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Ultrasound IV insertion
- Glucometer
- Baxter Pump Training
- Masada Training
- Hemocult Testing
- Stroke education
- Skin , Wound , Ostomy Care
- Blood Culture Collection
- Restraints Education
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lifebridge Health
01.2024 - 03.2025
Student Nurse Intern
Lifebridge Health
12.2023 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain College of Nursing
No Degree - LPN
Standard Healthcare School of Nursing
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