Everett sepsis coordinator found a community of people with a heart for service.
When Traci Bolinger received an honorable discharge as a lance corporal from the Marine Corps, she knew that whatever she did next, she wanted to keep making a difference. Health care seemed like the right setting to do just that.
When Traci Bolinger received an honorable discharge as a lance corporal from the Marine Corps, she knew that whatever she did next, she wanted to keep making a difference. Health care seemed like the right setting to do just that.So, Traci went back to school to get her nursing degree. A self-described lifelong learner, Traci now also holds a master’s degree in health care administration from the University of Washington.
At Providence Swedish, where Traci works as a sepsis coordinator for Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, she’s found a place where her skills and her heart for service really count—especially for those who need help the most. In her role, she manages sepsis cases and works to improve patient outcomes through early detection and treatment protocols.
Traci says her military years helped her get comfortable learning and using new and emerging technology. She recently used those skills completing a proof-of-concept project at Providence involving remote monitoring patients for signs of sepsis by integrating technology into a clinical setting. The project is now being evaluated for potential implementation across the Providence family of organizations.
Outside of work, Traci is happiest in the great outdoors. She loves paddleboarding, hiking, and capturing the Pacific Northwest’s beauty through her self-taught photography. And when it’s time to unwind, she says there’s nothing better than watching her husband’s band, The Usual Suspects, perform live.
