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Traci Bullock

Minor Hill,TN

Summary

Compassionate and motivated board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 5 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments and medications to build diagnosis and address diverse conditions. Passionate about education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FNP, RN, Charge Nurse, IBCLC, CST, Educator

Athens Limestone Hospital
06.2006 - Current
  • 5/2024 -present: Family Nurse Practitioner; Elkmont Community Care, Valley Women's Center
  • 2012 - present: RN, Charge Nurse on Mother Baby Unit: LDRP, nursery, educator, lactation consultant. In addition to all routine nursing duties of the unit, developed programs and educated experienced and novice nurses in multiple aspects of patient care including development of programs for circulating Cesarean section and assistance with breastfeeding. Precepted nursing students and oriented new employees. Developed and taught breastfeeding, newborn care and childbirth classes. Review, revision and development of policies and procedures.
  • 12/2010 - 2012: RN, Circulating nurse in the operating room. Care of the surgical patient immediately before and during surgery. Cross­ trained to work in PACU as needed.
  • 6/2006 - 12/2010: Certified Surgical Technologist in operating room until graduating nursing school August 2010.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Athens Primary Care - Dr. Belinda Maples
10.2019 - 05.2024
  • Primary health and wellness care to all patient populations including neonatal, pediatric, obstetric, adult and geriatric ages.
  • Patient assessment, diagnosis and development of treatment plans for patients with multiple, complex comorbidities as well as urgent and problem focused complaints.
  • Perform preventative health visits.
  • Prescribe appropriate medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Order and review results of lab work, imaging and screenings.
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Ardmore Health And Rehabilitation
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Hiring, orientation of, management and review of clinical staff. Ongoing staff development, continuing education, and scheduling.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, resident complaints or concerns and coordinate optimal care and outcomes with all other disciplines.
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Communicate and coordinate patient condition and care with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care and meet individual needs.

RN, Neonatal ICU

Huntsville Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Admission, assessment, documentation, and care of the high risk and ill neonate from 23 weeks gestation through post term
  • Educating and assisting parents with care of sick infants
  • Complete care of preterm neonates, including advanced airways, cooling therapy, nitric oxide therapy, etc.

RN

Athens Limestone Homecare
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • In home admission, assessment, and care and discharge of homebound patients
  • Education and assistance with prescribed medication, therapies and home care and safety
  • Provider notification and implementation of orders as appropriate
  • Wound care
  • Obtain and initiate referrals for PT, OT, ST, and social services as appropriate
  • Documentation with appropriate billing codes

Certified Surgical Technologist

Crockett Hospital
01.2003 - 06.2006
  • Assist and anticipate needs of surgeons during surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile environment
  • Preparation and organization of the operating room
  • Cleaning and sterilization of instruments and equipment.

Education

MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner

Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY
06.2019

AAS, Registered Nurse

Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL
08.2010

CST, Surgical Technology

Tennessee Technology Center
Hohenwald, TN
12.2003

Certification

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse (Tennessee and Alabama)

BLS for healthcare providers

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

STABLE, PALS, Fetal Monitoring, IBCLC (Certified Lactation Consultant) in past

References

Casey Toone, CRNP - Athens Limestone Hospital - Emergency Department (256)777-7819

Beth Alexander, CRNP - Integrated Behavioral Health & Athens Limestone Hospital (256)227-6361

Melissa Knight MSN, RN - Program Mentor, Western Governors University (256)431-2761

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Athens Primary Care - Dr. Belinda Maples
10.2019 - 05.2024

Assistant Director of Nursing

Ardmore Health And Rehabilitation
02.2016 - 02.2017

RN, Neonatal ICU

Huntsville Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2016

RN

Athens Limestone Homecare
01.2013 - 01.2014

FNP, RN, Charge Nurse, IBCLC, CST, Educator

Athens Limestone Hospital
06.2006 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Crockett Hospital
01.2003 - 06.2006

MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner

Frontier Nursing University

AAS, Registered Nurse

Calhoun Community College

CST, Surgical Technology

Tennessee Technology Center
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