Karen Frye BSN, RN
Clarksville,US
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse committed to delivering exceptional patient care in long-term critical care and acute care setting. Proven expertise in building meaningful relationships with patients, nurses, and physicians, supported by excellent listening and verbal communication skills. Well-educated healthcare professional with a solid work ethic, consistently striving to enhance patient outcomes through empathetic support and effective collaboration. Experienced in fostering a positive environment that promotes healing and trust among diverse patient populations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
- Skillfully performs venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Consistently maintains accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provides health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocates for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administers medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Develops strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Select Speciality Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Care for chronic and critically ill or post ICU patients that require extended hospital care.
- Receive admissions and/or transfer to the unit
- Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Competence in rapid response and code events
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provide exceptional quality care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Participates in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers
- Administers medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team
- Monitor and manage various treatments and care interventions
- Updates physicians on patient test results and care interventions
- Give patients, families, and caregivers information on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle choices.
Nurse Extern
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Provide basic patient care; record vital signs, accuchecks, monitor intake and output
- Make rounds, handle patient requests, and monitor changes in patient condition within scope of practice
- Report changes to the assigned Registered Nurse
- Clean patient rooms, equipment, and instruments
- Assist and accompany patient in the admission, transfer, and discharge process
- Collect, label, and transport specimens if needed
- Set up patients trays and also assist patients as necessary
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, in accordance with hospital standards
- Enhance profession growth and development through participation in online education
- Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures, and protocols.
Certified Nurses Assistant
Signature Healthcare Of Clarksville
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Perform support and assistance to nursing personnel and assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents
- Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed
- Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis
- Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics
- Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned
- Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary
- Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.
Certified Nurse Assistant
AHC of Clarksville Clarksvillve
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Recognize and respond to the needs of the patients
- Assist in lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting patients into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc
- Observe patients' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report any changes to the charge/staff nurse as soon as possible
- Verify the identification of a patient to ensure appropriate care is provided to the correct patient
- Record meal percentage sheets and report to charge nurse intake of less than 25%
- Reports accidents and incidents when they occur
- Assist in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients
- Report to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by patients, families, visitors, and agencies
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Resident Assistant
Arcadia Senior Living of Clarksville
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted and/or provided showers and baths
- Escorted residents to dining facility if needed
- Assisted resident with dressing or undressing
- Assured the cleanliness and dignity of each resident
- Document vital signs and informs charge nurse of any change in resident status
- Assist other resident assistants to meet patient care needs
- Reminds resident to take medications, observe residents while taking medications
- Answer phones or assist with any clerical support at the front desk when day shift staff leaves
- Assist with stocking supplies and maintains a clean working environment
- Gives report to the Nurse or designated charge person at the end of the shift
Administrative Assistant
URS/AECOM
02.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided aviation production control support to AFMD RASM-C customers, military personnel, internal and external staff
- Utilized ULLS-A, Web desk, and CampALMD to perform all production control operations
- Prepared work order documentation, open, and close out work orders for aircraft CH-47 component parts sent out to back shops
- Updated and extracts man hours, labor costs, and parts cost from work orders using ad hoc query reporting procedures
- Maintained and organizes work environment for work order packets, supply documents, reports, and other production control administrative paperwork
- Supported additional supply administrative related processes associated with the aviation reset program.
Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
US Army
10.2003 - 03.2011
- Supervised personnel in supply, services, materials management and logistical operations.
- Created and maintained records, which included stock lists, inventory and material counts.
- Completed work orders and recorded supply readiness. Created and disbursed dispatch schedules to executive leaders and stakeholders.
- Completed reports on staff and material availability, storage space, supply relocation and warehouse rejections. Developed and sent status statements.
- Unloaded incoming supplies, equipment and materials and stored items proper areas of warehouse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Nashville, TN09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA01.2003
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
San Francisco, CA06.1997
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2028
Skills
- BLS/CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Select Speciality Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2023
Nurse Extern
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
10.2020 - 09.2021
Certified Nurses Assistant
Signature Healthcare Of Clarksville
05.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
AHC of Clarksville Clarksvillve
02.2019 - 01.2020
Resident Assistant
Arcadia Senior Living of Clarksville
05.2018 - 02.2019
Administrative Assistant
URS/AECOM
02.2014 - 12.2018
Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
US Army
10.2003 - 03.2011
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
City College of San Francisco
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Capella University