Traci Norton
Molino,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 13 years of extensive experience in preoperative and surgical care, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient safety and recovery. Expert in critical thinking, care coordination, and medication management, effectively enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Strong ability to work quickly and independently while providing the best care for patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN- Preop
Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, Florida
06.2015 - Current
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications and IV therapy.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Performed lab tests and EKGs
- Reviewed lab results and notified physician of abnormal results.
- Monitored patients during sedation ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Performed relief charge and evening charge nurse roles
RN Surgical Floor
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, FL
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL01-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL01-2011
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Health promotion
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
- IV management
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Physical assessments
- Staff supervision
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
RN- Preop
Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2015 - Current
RN Surgical Floor
Baptist Hospital
03.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College