Kacey Peterson
Mount Pleasant,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable, patient-oriented nurse with years of clinical experience in diverse clinical settings. Skilled at multitasking, communication, and critical thinking, while prioritizing patient needs and completing daily assignments. Strong clinical judgement and expertise with patient education ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mt. Pleasant Surgical Center, a Physician-owned Facility
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Assessed and treated patient pain and discomfort throughout the post-operative period.
- Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
- Assessed and managed patient airway in the immediate post-operative period.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Provided discharge education to patient and support person, ensuring understanding to provide the best outcome.
- Assisted the anesthesia provider in performing peripheral nerve blocks.
- Performed sedation for various endoscopy procedures.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs using electrocardiograms and other advanced equipment to foster telemetry care.
- Provided post procedure care for cardiac catheterizations and other cardiac procedures.
- Provided post-operative care for various vascular surgery procedures, including carotid endarterectomies, vascular bypasses, and lytic catheters.
- Utilized the NIH stroke scale and other tools to assess patients for neurological changes.
- Utilized in house up-training from a progressive care nurse to an intensive care nurse to meet nursing demands.
Home Health Aide. LPN, RN
St. Johns Healthcare
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2015
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Postoperative care
- Nursing team communication
- Discharge coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Airway management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health promotion
- Compassionate care
Certification
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mt. Pleasant Surgical Center, a Physician-owned Facility
12.2024 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center
10.2020 - 02.2022
Home Health Aide. LPN, RN
St. Johns Healthcare
09.2018 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Central Michigan University