Tracey Lloyd
Marion,IN
Summary
Seasoned Operating Room Registered Nurse with fifteen-year nursing background most-recently providing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care continuum. Excellent interpersonal skills and fast learner.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Marion Health
Marion, IN
05.2016 - Current
- Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures.
- Ensured appropriate documentation of all aspects of intra-operative processes.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists and surgeons during operative procedures.
- Organized supplies for each procedure ensuring that necessary equipment was available when needed.
- Ensured proper positioning of patients on the operating table before beginning surgical procedure.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as inserting IVs, administering anesthesia, and monitoring vitals during surgery.
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Marion General Hospital/Marion Health
Marion, IN
06.2008 - 05.2016
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN05.2008
Skills
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Immunization Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Charting
- IV Administration
- Decision-Making
- Complex Medical Terminology
- Family and Patient Support
- Relationship Building
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- EMR Systems
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care
- Sterilization Techniques
- Laparoscopic Procedures Familiarity
Certification
- Basic Life Support- 11/2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support 1/2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Marion Health
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Marion General Hospital/Marion Health
06.2008 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
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