Toyce Cotten
Knightdale,NC
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse II with extensive experience at UNC Health Care, specializing in infection surveillance and prevention. Proven ability to educate patients and families, ensuring compliance with CDC and OSHA guidelines. Skilled in interdisciplinary communication and quality improvement initiatives, effectively enhancing patient care and safety outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II - Medicine Observation Unit
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill, NC
12.2024 - Current
- Administers care for diverse patient populations, with focus on patient safety and early identification of HAIs.
- Adapts quickly to changes in acuity while supporting infection control initiatives.
- Educates patients and families on post-discharge infection prevention.
- Educates staff on new clinical protocols or procedures as needed.
- Identifies potential risk factors associated with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices are followed.
Clinical Nurse II-Apheresis
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill, NC
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Manage apheresis treatments for chronically and acutely ill patients in the ICU, OR, pediatric, and outpatient settings.
- Monitor for signs of infection and escalate care following infection control protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support infection prevention efforts, and continuity of care.
- Ensure compliance with infection control standards and safety measures.
- Educate patients and caregivers on infection risks and safety related to apheresis procedures.
- Assess vascular access while maintaining sterile technique and adequate blood flow.
- Familiarity with GMP and regulatory compliance requirements.
School Nurse
NC School for the Blind
Raleigh, NC
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Conduct student health assessments.
- Monitor for communicable disease symptoms and infection trends.
- Develop and implement policies to reduce communicable disease and ensure well-being of campus population.
- Develop and implement healthcare plans focused on infection prevention and chronic care management.
- Participate in IEP development and communicate student-specific infection control needs.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
- Deliver education to students and families on hygiene and disease prevention.
Clinical Nurse II - Med/Surg
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Administer care for diverse patient populations, with focus on patient safety and early identification of HAIs.
- Adapt quickly to changes in acuity while supporting infection control initiatives.
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge infection prevention.
- Perform physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
Science Teacher
Various
01.2003 - 01.2017
- Delivered science education to students aged 11–21, integrating infection prevention topics and hygiene practices.
- Fostered communication and critical thinking through scientific inquiry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
NC State University
Raleigh, NC12-2002
Skills
- Infection surveillance & prevention
- Familiar with CDC, OSHA, and TJC guidelines
- Regulatory compliance & reporting
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Patient and staff education
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Data collection and health documentation
- Medical terminology & privacy regulations
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Recipient 2025
- Preceptor
- Charge Nurse
- Infection Control Liaison
- Epic SuperUser
Certification
- NC Registered Nurse
- American Heart Association BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II - Medicine Observation Unit
UNC Health Care
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse II-Apheresis
UNC Health Care
10.2023 - 12.2024
School Nurse
NC School for the Blind
01.2020 - 06.2023
Clinical Nurse II - Med/Surg
UNC Health Care
05.2018 - 01.2020
Science Teacher
Various
01.2003 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
NC State University
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