Tracie Forist
Registered Nurse OR Circulator
Carson City,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a combined 20 year career history in a fast-paced surgical environment and Medical/Surgical Unit.Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families and co workers through empathetic communication and respectful attitude . Excellent reputation for work ethic and reliable. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional surgical nursing skills in a clinical database setting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sparrow
Carson City, Michigan
04.2002 - Current
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine internal surgical audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Used Epic to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, Michigan 08.1998 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Carson City Crystal High School
Carson City, MI 09.1980 - 05.1993
Skills
EMR / EHR
undefinedTimeline
Registered Nurse
Sparrow
04.2002 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montcalm Community College
08.1998 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Carson City Crystal High School
09.1980 - 05.1993
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