Andrew Tracy
Metamora,MI
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in emergency departments. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Manager
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Madison Heights, MI
06.2025 - Current
- Evaluated patients presented to emergency room upon arrival.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Evaluated clinical performance of emergency department personnel, providing constructive feedback to enhance skillsets.
- Delivered patient care through assessment to facilitate optimum patient care.
- Maximized use of resources by continuously assessing staffing needs and reallocating positions as necessary.
- Supervised RNs, PCAs and non-licensed nursing personnel.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts for new hires into the department, selecting highly qualified candidates that contributed positively to team dynamics.
Assistant Clinical Leader
Henry Ford Warren
Warren, Michigan
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed strategies to enhance patient care outcomes and minimize expenses.
- Coordinated services between multiple departments to keep procedures and testing on track.
- Implemented or evaluated standards of nursing practice in pediatrics, acute care and geriatrics.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and issues.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of staff members and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Established nursing service philosophies, goals or procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations of the clinical department, resolving any conflicts that arose between staff members or departments.
- Performed quality assurance checks on treatments being administered by clinicians to ensure best practices were followed.
- Maintained departmental policies, procedures or infection control standards.
- Coached and mentored other caregivers to facilitate professional growth and development.
- Mentored new employees in the clinical setting, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Developed or assisted others in care and treatment plans.
- Developed and maintained departmental policies, procedures or patient care standards based on evidence-based practice guidelines or expert opinion.
- Directed or supervised nursing care staff in provision of patient therapy.
- Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing, and correcting staff performance.
- Planned, evaluated or modified treatment programs by observing and interviewing patients or analyzing patient records.
- Liaised with physicians and ER staff to reduce critical minutes between admission and treatment and boost patient outcomes.
- Monitored budgeting activities related to clinical operations, including staffing levels and resource utilization.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals and service providers to drive optimal patient care.
- Developed and monitored clinical protocols to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations, ensuring appropriate response times from all involved personnel.
- Evaluated quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations.
- Engaged in continuous education activities related to advancements in clinical practice methods.
- Analyzed data related to patient care metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension St John Macomb Warren Campus
Warren, Michigan
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Critical care/trauma patients
- Team building
Registered Nurse
Rtg Medical
Fremont, NE
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Registered Nurse
McLaren Flint
Flint, MI
06.2004 - 06.2021
- President (chair) of the emergency department nursing council.
- Facilitated the establishment of and implementation of an armed security canine unit.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Baker College
Flint, MI05.2004
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Strong medical ethic
- Health care consultation
- Mobility Assistance
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Culturally sensitive
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Health and wellness expertise
- Critical care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Tracheostomy care
- Taking vitals
- Medical assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Diabetes management
- Medication and IV administration
- Life-sustaining machines
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Infant CPR certified
- Ventilator care
Education and Training
true
Certification
BLS
ACLS
TNCC
PALS
Timeline
Emergency Department Manager
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Clinical Leader
Henry Ford Warren
01.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension St John Macomb Warren Campus
06.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Rtg Medical
07.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
McLaren Flint
06.2004 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Baker College