Traci Patterson
Duxbury,VT
Summary
Dedicated nurse with over two decades of leadership, unwavering commitment, and engagement. Demonstrated success through intentional action and collaboration. Skilled in cultivating a positive work environment and culture.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Foster professional excellence in a dynamic care team.
- Engage in coaching, mentoring, and developing the workforce.
- Provide leadership to operationalize compliance and regulatory standards.
- Identify and advocate for resources that support high-quality patient care.
- Role model exemplary communication skills for team-building and optimal patient care.
- Culture work and professionalism teaching for LNA Trainees and Charge Nurse Workshop.
- Initial Covid-19 unit creation in Phase I of the pandemic.
Registered Nurse
Sterling House
01.2015 - Current
- Act as nursing consultant for resident care.
- Provide assessment and nursing intervention.
- Create individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with MD and operationalize orders.
Assistant Nurse Manager
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Facilitated daily operations of a neuroscience and surgery unit.
- Supported team of professionals with coaching, advocacy, and role modeling.
- Clinical lead for team and patients.
- Acted as point person for scheduling and timekeeping.
- Supported Nurse Manager and took lead in her absence.
Case Manager II
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Facilitated patient care throughout hospitalization and at discharge.
- Advocated and mediated for patients across teams & within families.
- Mobilized and secured resources within the hospital and community.
- Educated patients about self-care pre and post-surgery.
- Acted as primary point person for communication within disciplines.
- Navigated and assisted patients in conflict resolution and overcoming barriers.
Staff Nurse II Neurosciences & Surgery
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Provided pre and postoperative nursing care on neuroscience floor.
- Acted as charge nurse, floor nurse in Neuro Stepdown Unit and preceptor to new hires.
- Attended specialized trainings to expand nursing practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT01.2003
Associate in Arts - Nursing Emphasis
Castleton State College
01.1994
Timeline
Nurse Manager
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sterling House
01.2015 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
Case Manager II
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse II Neurosciences & Surgery
University of Vermont Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
Associate in Arts - Nursing Emphasis
Castleton State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Professional Councils/Recognition
Nurse Manager Council, LNA Council, Accountability Mapping Workgroup, Workforce Management Task Force, Comprehensive Stroke Team, Collaborative Leadership Member, Leadership Onboarding Member, Bluesight Superuser, Sigma Theta Tau Member, AANN Member, AONL Member, Instructor LNA Trainee Program (Culture & Communication), Mentor to new physicians through partnership with GME leaders, Humanism Nomination 2021 for Covid-19 work, LEAD Panel Presenter (leading in times of uncertainty), Collaborative Leadership Summit Presenter for Excellence in Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Conditions.
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