Christina Frampton

Experience

September 2023-Current

Unit Director | UPMC Somerset, Emergency Department

• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures for the emergency department.
• Develops and monitors department budget.
• Provides direct oversite over day-to-day care by ER nursing staff and technicians
• Supervises, counsels, and provides discipline, when necessary, to nursing staff and technicians within the emergency department
• Ensures the emergency department meets federal and state regulatory standards.

August 2022-May 2023 

Nurse Educator | University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

• Taught med/surg fundamentals, psychiatric nursing fundamentals, and clinical competencies to undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated nursing techniques in a clinical setting. Oversaw students and provided guidance to support their proficiency.
• Assessed student performance and determined potential learning gaps. Adjusted teaching method accordingly.
• Utilized online and face to face methods of instruction.

April 2020-September 2023 

Registered Nurse | UPMC Somerset, Emergency Department

• Assessed and provided care for the physical and emotional needs of patients in the emergency room setting
• carried out physicians’ orders
• Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to fulfill the needs of patients
• Adapted to various situations including, but not limited to caring for patients of all ages with traumatic injuries and life-threatening health conditions.
• Served as a preceptor for nurses new to the department
• Functioned as a charge nurse, triaging patients, handling workflow within the department

August 2019-May 2020

Nurse Educator | Penn State Altoona

• Taught med/surg fundamentals, psychiatric nursing fundamentals, and clinical competencies to undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated nursing techniques in a clinical setting. Oversaw students and provided guidance to support their proficiency.
• Assessed student performance and determined potential learning gaps. Adjusted teaching method accordingly.
• Utilized online and face to face methods of instruction.

June 2019-April 2020 

Registered Nurse | UPMC Altoona, Emergency Department

• Assessed and provided care for the physical and emotional needs of patients in the emergency room setting
• carried out physicians’ orders
• Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to fulfill the needs of patients
• Adapted to various situations including, but not limited to caring for patients of all ages with traumatic injuries and life-threatening health conditions.
• Served as a preceptor for nurses new to the department
• Functioned as a charge nurse, triaging patients, handling workflow within the department

June 2018-June 2019 

Flight Nurse | STAT MedEvac, Altoona/Clearfield

• Air medical Interfacility critical care transportation
• Air medical 911 scene calls for medical and trauma patients
• Cared for patients under Stat Medevac Protocols
• Utilized medical command as needed
• Emergent and non-emergent transports.

August 2014-June 2018 

Registered Nurse | Conemaugh Hospital, Emergency Department

• Assessed and provided care for the physical and emotional needs of patients in the emergency room setting
• carried out physicians’ orders
• Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to fulfill the needs of patients
• Adapted to various situations including, but not limited to caring for patients of all ages with traumatic injuries and life-threatening health conditions.
• Served as a preceptor for nurses new to the department