Traci Peterson

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Hands on experience with Dexecom 7 and Omnipod 5 devices for Diabetic management.
• Experience with Pleurex drains with care, education and trouble shooting.
• Experience with in home feeding pumps and care and education to patients and families and troubleshooting.

I began at OCMC as a LPN in 1993. I worked solely in Home Health and Hospice. In 1999 I completed my RN. I continued there working in Home Health then Personal Care in a supervisors position. For the past 20 years I have been solely in Hospice. OCMC Hospital sold our department in October of 2024 and I stayed on with Arbor Hospice.