Tracie Caton-Pilgrim
Danbury,CT
Summary
Accomplished RN Supervisor and Floor Nurse with a proven track record at Waterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Danbury Hospital. I strive to continue enhancing medical care quality and streamlining service delivery. Expert in clinical leadership and HIPAA compliance, I significantly improved nursing satisfaction and patient care. Skilled in EHR-Cerner/Medcare, I bring a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate patient interaction to every role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Waterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - Current
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Danbury Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Administered Medication and performed Nursing Assessments as per protocol.
- Monitored Telemetry and performed Neurological checks.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Mount Hope Women's Hospital
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Port of Spain General
02.2013 - 05.2020
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College For Science, Technology, And Applied Arts
Trinidad And Tobago02.2012
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- EHR- Cerner/Medcare
- Clinical assessment
- HIPAA Compliance
- BLS Certified
- IV Certification
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Waterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Danbury Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Mount Hope Women's Hospital
06.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Port of Spain General
02.2013 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
College For Science, Technology, And Applied Arts
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