First day at new job in a week! Any suggestions?

Well, after 3 months of trying finally got a job on a trauma/general surgery floor. I did my practicum there, I know most everyone and am very excited. I have been a practicing paramedic for 5 years. When I went to work I had my routine and things that I always had with me: stethoscope, pens, trauma shears, pen light, protocol book, phone numbers of the fire stations we ran with, pocket notebook, belt clip for ambulance keys, etc. I would even take a roll of tape, and wrap it around the 'Jesus bar' (bar on the ceiling of ambulance to keep you upright when the laws of gravity want to put you on your butt!) for a quick grab in case I needed to secure something in a hurry (IV, dressing, etc.). Those were the good ole' days

Now, I have to change gears and think about ways I can organize myself to have what I need on the floor to help me get through the day successfully (tongue in cheek, lol) and be prepared. Besides the obvious stethoscope and pen light, is there anything you experienced nurses have found to help you? Ways to organize your day? One suggestion I was given already by a friend was to always keep 'thank-you' cards in my locker to give to especially helpful co-workers during a rough day. My preceptor used a three-ring small binder and used two sheets of paper per patient...one was for 'things to get done' the other page for tracking/trending vitals, messages from docs, patient requests, etc. I'm curious to see what kinds of methods you all use, or things you have discovered to make your day easier, well-prepared, and organized. I am sure there are some very creative things being done out there and I want to learn them. Teach me please!