Traci Patterson
Princeton,IN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with 21 years of nursing and 15 years as a CNA bringing a variety of experience, demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Transcendent Healthcare
Boonville, IN
05.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
Staff Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing
Transcendent Healthcare
Owensville, IN
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
RN Case Manager
Help at Home
Evansville, IN
11.2012 - 03.2018
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
The Heart Hospital Deaconess Gateway
Newburgh, IN
02.2008 - 11.2012
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided direct patient care and monitoring of vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and cardiac rhythms.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition and reported them to the physician immediately.
- Initiated lifesaving measures such as CPR when needed during code blue situations.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Performed venipuncture, intravenous therapy administration, and arterial blood gas draws.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA04-2003
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Clinical staffing
- Clinical resources management
- Leadership and guidance
- Strong work ethic
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Wound care management
- Home health care coordination
- Cardiac care proficiency
- Electronic medical records
- Clinical assessment
- Critical care nursing
- Vascular Access
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Transcendent Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing
Transcendent Healthcare
02.2022 - 05.2024
RN Case Manager
Help at Home
11.2012 - 03.2018
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
The Heart Hospital Deaconess Gateway
02.2008 - 11.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
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