Dee Tucker
RN MSN
Prescott,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Triage and Emergency Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in critical thinking and team collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective health education and conflict resolution. Adept at implementing comprehensive care plans, ensuring timely interventions, and fostering a supportive environment for patients and families. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Triage Nurse
YRMG Family Medicine
Prescott Valley, AZ
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Prioritized patient care based on severity of symptoms through critical thinking skills.
- Administered first aid treatment by recognizing common illnesses and injuries.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to evaluate and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for additional support.
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention strategies.
Emergency Department Nurse
YRMC
Prescott, AZ
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Stabilized patients by managing basic and advanced life support needs.
- Ensured patient care remained consumer-focused, safe, effective, and timely to maximize wellbeing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills for quick and accurate assessment of patient conditions.
- Delivered excellent communication while collaborating with healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed expertise in triaging patients to ensure timely provision of appropriate care.
Emergency Department Travel Nurse
Nomad Healthcare
Tempe, AZ
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Stabilized patients by managing basic and advanced life support requirements.
- Utilized critical thinking to evaluate patient progress and modify treatments as needed.
- Employed evidence-based methods for comprehensive assessment and treatment of diverse conditions.
- Ensured effective, timely patient care to maximize overall well-being.
- Adapted to changing environments while maintaining high standards of professional practice.
Manager
Valley Hospital Behavioral Health
Phoenix, AZ
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention strategies.
- Delivered crisis intervention services to individuals in acute distress or at risk of self-harm.
- Advocated for clients to coordinate necessary services and resolve emergency issues during crises.
Manager of Level 2 Trauma Center
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
San Jose, CA
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Reviewed complaints and grievances made or filed by Inpatient and Emergency Department personnel.
- Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
- Educated nurses on new procedures or changes in regulations or protocols.
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff in the Emergency Department.
- Managed employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed.
Emergency Department Travel Nurse
AB Staffing, LRS Healthcare, and Prolink Staffing
multiple, US
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Prioritized patient service by ensuring focus on safety, effectiveness, and timeliness.
- Adapted to changing environments while maintaining high professional standards.
- Quickly recognized life-threatening situations and initiated necessary resuscitation measures.
- Delivered nursing services across multiple clinical locations as required.
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
Florida Hospital Tampa
Tampa, FL
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Managed 60-bed emergency department, serving 250-350 patients daily and 100,000 annually.
- Facilitated multi-disciplinary teamwork to enhance service integration and effectiveness.
- Implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction scores for emergency department services.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Basic Life Support.
- Precepted newly hired nurses during orientation to ensure smooth onboarding process.
Manager (Emergency Department)
Venice Regional Bayfront Health – (CHS)
Venice, FL
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Used appropriate conflict management skills proactively to resolve intradepartmental and interdepartmental grievances/concerns.
- Oversaw the daily operations of Emergency Department staff, hiring, firing, evaluations.
- Organized staff meetings to communicate new policies, procedures, equipment, and concerns.
- Reviewed complaints and grievances made or filed by Inpatient and Emergency Department personnel.
- Implemented innovative strategies to reduce wait times while maintaining high standards of care.
Prompt Admit Charge Nurse
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte / (CHS)
Port Charlotte, FL
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted with the daily operations of Prompt Admit department and staff.
- Gave premium care to the direct admit patients and ED overflow population.
- Coordinated care for the Emergency Department admissions waiting for beds.
- Initiated admission orders and treatment modalities.
- Collaborating with doctors concerning testing, orders, and results.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Cogent HMG
Fort Myers, FL
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Coordinated morning meetings to discuss length of stay, core measures, and plan of care.
- Provided leadership for the Hospitalist Group, established staff assignments for four hospitals' schedules to meet organizational needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and goals.
- Supervised and evaluated the work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing in Nursing Administration
South University
Savannah, GA04-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA04-2012
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OHAssociates of Business -
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH, USSkills
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Health education
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
Certification
- RN license, AZ BON, 2025-01-01
- TNCC, ENA, 2022-01-01
- ACLS, AHA, 2024-01-01
- PALS, AHA, 2024-01-01
- BLS, AHA, 2025-01-01
Volunteer
- Cooking for Homeless, multiple, FL, AZ, CA, self employed, 2016-01-01, Present
- Working in Multiple Dog Shelters, Prescott, Arizona, Humane Society, 2024-01-01, 2025-01-01
Accomplishments
member of Phi Theta Kappa
Graduated with honors
Employee of the month
Graduated with honors
Employee of the month
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
I am a curious student of life and passionate about serving the underserved.
This included but is not limited to homeless, rescue animals and community
outreach.
Timeline
Triage Nurse
YRMG Family Medicine
01.2024 - 10.2025
Emergency Department Nurse
YRMC
05.2022 - 01.2024
Emergency Department Travel Nurse
Nomad Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2022
Manager
Valley Hospital Behavioral Health
12.2020 - 01.2022
Manager of Level 2 Trauma Center
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
06.2018 - 11.2020
Emergency Department Travel Nurse
AB Staffing, LRS Healthcare, and Prolink Staffing
03.2016 - 06.2018
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
Florida Hospital Tampa
03.2015 - 02.2016
Manager (Emergency Department)
Venice Regional Bayfront Health – (CHS)
03.2014 - 03.2015
Prompt Admit Charge Nurse
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte / (CHS)
08.2013 - 03.2014
Clinical Care Coordinator
Cogent HMG
07.2010 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Nursing in Nursing Administration
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Associates of Business -
Lorain County Community College