Tracey Peterson
Cherryfield,ME
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in delivering emergency care and managing diverse patient populations. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and known for exceptional bedside manner, contributing to improved patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NL Maine Coast
Ellsworth, ME
06.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency care and treatment to diverse patient populations in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Responded promptly to life-threatening emergencies, demonstrating quick critical thinking skills.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
Registered Nurse
Down East Community Hospital
Machias, ME
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and adherence to medical advice.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Down East Community Hospital
Machias, ME
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and equipment to promote a safe environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to support care continuity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and outcomes.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2022
Skills
- IV placement, Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care, Emergency response, Emergency care
- Cardiac care, Diabetes management,
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NL Maine Coast
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Down East Community Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Down East Community Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine