Traci Patterson
Princeton,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering 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. Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Andrew's Fastbreak
Princeton, IN
11.2021 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations
- Washed, peeled and cut vegetables
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Manually washed dishes and equipment
Parts Puller
Superior Maintenance (SMC)
Princeton, IN
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed quality control inspections on parts
- Pulled parts according to manifest
- Loaded totes into shooter to be transported to assembly line
Quality Inspector
Trigo Group
Princeton, IN
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Performed product inspections with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly
- Recorded defects
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming products
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Evansville, IN
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided personal care needs to pediatric patient
- Traveled to patients home on daily basis, assessed health condition and provided superior level of nursing care.
- Medication administration and nutrition via Gtube, trach care and treatments, ventilator management, wound care
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life
- collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Registered Nurse LTC
Evansville Protestant Home
Evansville, IN
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Provided direct patient care
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Vincent Home Health
Evansville, IN
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Help At Home
Evansville, IN
11.2012 - 03.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA05.2003
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
Cook
Andrew's Fastbreak
11.2021 - Current
Parts Puller
Superior Maintenance (SMC)
03.2021 - 10.2021
Quality Inspector
Trigo Group
01.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
06.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse LTC
Evansville Protestant Home
09.2018 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Vincent Home Health
06.2018 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Help At Home
11.2012 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College