Frankie Starkie
Tooele
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse experienced in acute care, clinical leadership, and nursing education. Achieved patient safety and quality improvement through effective staff education and mentorship, including initiatives like Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection prevention. Focused on delivering compassionate care and fostering collaborative environments to support optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse & RN Preceptor
University of Utah Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care within a fast-paced acute care environment while serving as charge nurse. Coordinated patient flow, supported clinical decision-making, and maintained efficient unit operations as Charge Nurse. Precept newly hired Registered Nurses by evaluating clinical competency and reinforcing organizational policies. Educated staff on medication administration, clinical procedures, evidence-based practice, and quality standards, enhancing patient outcomes. Collaborate with physicians, nurse educators, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Led CAUTI prevention initiatives on unit Quality Committee by promoting best practices, providing staff education, and driving continuous quality improvement. Consistently maintain an excellent patient safety record while supporting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional excellence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Utah Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Delivered direct patient care in collaboration with registered nurses within busy academic medical center, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Assisted patients with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and comfort while monitoring condition changes and effectively communicating findings to healthcare team. Facilitated safe, compassionate, patient-centered care, building strong clinical foundation that eased transition into professional nursing.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting observations and care provided in electronic systems.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
01-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Chamberlain University
01-2025
Nursing Program - Nursing
Fortis College
Salt Lake City, UT04-2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - undefined
CCNA Nursing Assistant Program
01-2006
Skills
- Acute Care Nursing, Staff Development, Nurse Preceptorship, Clinical Competency Validation, Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, CAUTI Prevention, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Leadership, Mentorship, Electronic Health Records, Clinical Documentation, Patient and Family Education, Communication, Team Development, Professional Practice, Critical Thinking, and Clinical Decision-Making
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Utah
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Currently serve as a Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse Preceptor, and member of the Unit Quality Committee. Actively mentor new graduate nurses and experienced staff transitioning into the organization while supporting competency development, clinical excellence, and evidence-based nursing practice. Pursuing graduate education in Nursing Education with the goal of preparing the next generation of nurses through clinical instruction, professional development, and lifelong learning.
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse & RN Preceptor
University of Utah Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Utah Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - undefined
CCNA Nursing Assistant Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Chamberlain University
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Nursing Program - Nursing
Fortis College