Katy Walton
Registered Nurse
Greensboro,North Carolina
Summary
Trauma Response Nurse with 18+ years of experience across trauma, neuro ICU, emergency care, and critical care environments. Skilled in rapid trauma stabilization, protocol optimization, and data‑driven quality improvement. Known for strengthening communication between departments, mentoring junior staff, and improving trauma‑center performance through efficient, evidence‑based practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Response Nurse (TRN)
Cone Health
Greensboro
08.2020 - Current
- Provide rapid trauma response and patient stabilization for in‑hospital trauma activations.
- Led multidisciplinary trauma teams during high‑pressure events.
- Monitored and addressed trauma patient needs, enhancing recovery and continuity of care.
- Streamline trauma protocols to improve efficiency and reduce care delays.
- Implement data‑driven quality initiatives to elevate trauma‑center performance.
- Facilitated communication between ED and inpatient units, ensuring smooth patient transitions.
- Conducted detailed chart audits to identify process gaps, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Mentor junior staff in trauma best practices and documentation standards.
- Develop follow‑up plans and ensure accurate legal documentation
Registered Nurse Trauma/Neuro ICU
Cone Health
Greensboro
06.2013 - 04.2022
- Led multidisciplinary trauma teams during high‑pressure events.
- Provide rapid trauma response and patient stabilization for in‑hospital trauma activations.
- Monitor and address trauma patient needs to support recovery and continuity of care.
- Streamlined trauma protocols, enhancing efficiency and minimizing care delays.
- Implement data‑driven quality initiatives to elevate trauma‑center performance.
- Facilitated communication between ED and inpatient units, ensuring seamless patient transitions.
- Mentor junior staff in trauma best practices and documentation standards.
- Conducted chart audits to identify process gaps and optimize patient outcomes.
- Develop follow‑up plans and ensure accurate legal documentation
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Academy)
Cone Health
Greensboro
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Completed rotations in Neuro/Trauma ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiac ICU, Progressive Care, and Wesley Long ICU, gaining diverse critical care experience.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient needs.
Endoscopic Technician
Cone Health
Greensboro
11.2007 - 02.2013
- Delivered acute emergency care for GI bleeds and foreign-body removals, contributing to patient stabilization and recovery.
- Assisted in performing upper endoscopies, colonoscopies, ERCPs, and PEG placements to support patient diagnoses and treatment.
- Executed breath-test procedures and coordinated scheduling and patient transport to ensure efficient workflow.
Nurse Tech +3 (Wesley Long Emergency) / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Cone Health
Greensboro
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Obtained and reported vital signs and critical values to assist in timely patient assessment.
- Prepared equipment and maintained clean environment to support sterile procedures and ensure patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
12-2015
Associate's Degree - Nursing
12-2012
Studied medical, surgical, psychiatric, pediatric, obstetric and emergency care. Proficient in medical terminology.
Skills
- Trauma response
- Neuro trauma care
- Patient stabilization
- IV procedures
- GI emergency support
- Patient Care Coordination
- Medical documentation
- Quality auditing
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
Additional Information - Clinical Experience
Wesley Long Emergency Room, Endoscopy, Critical Care academy (4N, 2H, Wesley ICU, 2C, 2M), 4NICU (Neuro/trauma intensive care), 4NProgressive (Neuro/trauma progressive unit), Moses Cone Emergency department, Moses Cone Hospital - all departments with trauma patients (neuro, trauma, orthopedics, medical surgical units, cardiac ICU, medical ICU, progressive units)
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Timeline
Trauma Response Nurse (TRN) - Cone Health
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Trauma/Neuro ICU - Cone Health
06.2013 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Academy) - Cone Health
02.2013 - 06.2013
Nurse Tech +3 (Wesley Long Emergency) / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Cone Health
09.2009 - 03.2011
Endoscopic Technician - Cone Health
11.2007 - 02.2013
The University of North Carolina At Greensboro - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College - Associate's Degree, Nursing