TRACI Kennedy
@tracikennedy
Experienced perioperative registered nurse specializing in surgical services and leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a registered nurse with perioperative and intraoperative experience since 2004, currently working as a travel operating room nurse. I hold BLS and ACLS certifications and am proficient with EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, and Centriq, and have practiced across trauma, orthopedics, general surgery and numerous specialty cases.
I have led surgical and long-term care departments, planning and directing OR, PACU, pre-op and post-op services while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality, patient-centered care. I bring proven leadership in department management, scheduling, organ procurement coordination and staff development, and seek roles where I can apply clinical expertise and operational oversight.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Travel Operating Room Nurse
Box Butte General Hospital
Aug 2018 - Present (7 years)
Provided intraoperative nursing as a travel OR nurse across specialties including trauma and orthopedics, ensuring safe perioperative care and adherence to protocols.
Travel Operating Room Nurse
Regional West Medical Center
Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 (6 months)
Delivered intraoperative nursing support for a range of surgical specialties as a travel nurse, maintaining patient safety and efficient OR throughput.
Travel Operating Room Nurse
Regional Health
Apr 2019 - Aug 2019 (4 months)
Provided perioperative nursing services across specialties, supporting operative teams and ensuring sterile field integrity and patient safety.
Travel Operating Room Nurse
Regional West Medical Center
Oct 2018 - Apr 2019 (6 months)
Supported Trauma II surgical operations as a travel OR nurse, coordinating with surgical teams to maintain efficiency and patient safety during cases.
Travel Operating Room Nurse
Regional Health
Apr 2018 - Oct 2018 (6 months)
Provided intraoperative nursing across multiple service lines, ensuring adherence to perioperative protocols and supporting OR workflow.
Director, Surgical Services
Chadron Community Hospital
Nov 2016 - Apr 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Planned and managed OR, PACU, pre-op and post-op departments, ensuring 24/7 quality surgical services and operational readiness.
Director, Long Term Care
Ponderosa Villa Nursing Home/Assisted Living
Jul 2010 - Nov 2016 (6 years 4 months)
Led interdisciplinary long-term care and assisted living operations, coordinating care with families, physicians and therapy teams to improve resident outcomes.
Intraoperative RN
Regional West Medical Center
Aug 2004 - Jul 2010 (5 years 11 months)
Provided intraoperative nursing in a Trauma II surgical department, coordinated urology scheduling and participated in perioperative value analysis initiatives.
Resource Nursing Assistant
Legend Buttes Health Services
May 2003 - Aug 2003 (3 months)
Prepared patients for appointments and supported clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow and timely care delivery.
Operating Room Assistant
Regional West Medical Center
May 2002 - Aug 2002 (3 months)
Stocked supplies, transported patients, sterilized instruments and set up OR equipment to maintain operative readiness.
Secretary
Didier and Moore LLC
Jun 1996 - May 2002 (5 years 11 months)
Managed bookkeeping, scheduling and vendor coordination for a propane company, maintaining accurate records and timely service delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Scottsbluff, graduating in 2004. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska (RN #62163).
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