CAROLINE F. FRAME, R.N.
North East,MD
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated collaboration with physicians to swiftly assess patients and administer suitable treatments, effectively managing dynamic conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
Preop/PACU RN
Pennsylvania Eye and Ear Surgery Center
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital Emergency Department
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Patient Care Assistant
Reading Hospital Emergency Department
03.2017 - 04.2020
- Complete documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
- Respond to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort.
- Monitor, track and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Recognize and report abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to reporting nurse.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Reading, PA04.2020
Associate of Science -
Alvernia University
Reading, PA04.2020
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Triaging
- Effective Time Management
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- EPIC Electronic Charting Trained
- Patient Assessments
- Compassion and Empathy
- Cerner electronic charting trained
Affiliations
Reading Hospital Student Nurses’ Association – RHSNA, Member | 2017-current
Certification
- Pennsylvania - Registered Nurse License
- Maryland - Registered Nurse License
- Compact Registered Nurse License
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
09.2024 - Current
Preop/PACU RN
Pennsylvania Eye and Ear Surgery Center
07.2021 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital Emergency Department
06.2020 - 06.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Reading Hospital Emergency Department
03.2017 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Associate of Science -
Alvernia University