Traci Grimm
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Abrazo, Digestive specialists
04.2023 - Current
- Implemented new esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, and esophageal capsule program
- Performing esophageal and anorectal manometry procedures and reading reports
REGISTERED NURSE
Abrazo, Western Neuro/ Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Manage clinic overflow
- Provide pre-operational education to patients for diagnostic procedures and/or recommended surgery, including brochures and discharge instructions to help patient’s prepare for the post-operative period
- Obtain pre-operative clearance and labs from primary care doctors and/ or specialty doctors
- Recognizes date from simple to complex situations to determine priorities of care; includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs
- Assist in coordination of resources required for aiding in recovery post-operatively, including social work, primary care providers, and specialty doctors
- Review lab results and risk stratification completed by primary care and specialty doctors, and discuss critical lab results and moderate to high risk stratification with provider
- Manage and respond to patient calls in a timely manner
- Appeal denied medication pre-authorization requests
REGISTERED NURSE/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Starcatcher Healthcare, LLC / Phoenix, AZ
11.2015 - 05.2022
- Conduct initial assessments for all new patients including creating personal care plans based on needs while continuously updating actions as conditions change
- Lead and mentor 15 Certified Nursing Assistants/Home Health Aids in developing required skills and achieving professional expertise
- Work with upper management to inventory and order supplies, complete interview process, and orientation of clinical staff
- Coordinate with Administrator/Director of Nursing to ensure that care is synchronized between services and that all the patient’s needs are identified
- Create work schedules for nurse care personnel
- Keep physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
- Maintain complete confidentiality with respect to every patient’s medical record and history
- Track, plan and document all agency requirements and quarterly staff meetings with direct reports
- Perform quality audits on 10% of census per quarter and devise an action plan based on findings
CLINICAL RESOURSE NURSE/EPILEPSY MANAGEMENT UNIT
Saint Joseph’s Hospital / Phoenix, AZ
07.2007 - 11.2015
- Experienced dressing wounds, administering medication, and aiding doctors in medical procedures
- Monitored and assessed seizures and initiated seizure precautions
- Administered intravenous catheters, electronic seizure monitoring, vital signs, wound care, and assessed neurological activity
- Communicated effectively with physicians, charge nurses, and coworkers of the interdisciplinary team to the best if my ability
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Mesa Community College/Boswell Nursing Program
05.2007
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley Community College
01.2004
Skills
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Teamwork/Dependability
- Communication
- Patient Safety
- Time Management
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Ethics/Confidentiality
- Constructive Feedback
- Active Listening
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE STATE OF AZ, # 146728, 4/1/2027
- FINGERPRINT CLERANCE CARD, #2021B10035, 11/26/27
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, 3/23/2024
References
CINDY DRAKE, Abrazo, Manager, 480-686-1487
CANDICE EVANS, OWNER/MANAGER, 480-292-2844, Candiceevans57@gmail.com
SINDI CURTIS, DIRECTOR OF NURSING, 602-481-9883, Sindi.curtis@starcatcherhc.com
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Abrazo, Digestive specialists
04.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Abrazo, Western Neuro/ Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - 04.2023
REGISTERED NURSE/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Starcatcher Healthcare, LLC / Phoenix, AZ
11.2015 - 05.2022
CLINICAL RESOURSE NURSE/EPILEPSY MANAGEMENT UNIT
Saint Joseph’s Hospital / Phoenix, AZ
07.2007 - 11.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Mesa Community College/Boswell Nursing Program
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley Community College
- REGISTERED NURSE STATE OF AZ, # 146728, 4/1/2027
- FINGERPRINT CLERANCE CARD, #2021B10035, 11/26/27
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, 3/23/2024
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