Theresa Brackett
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
Tucson, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Sales Coordinator
Temperature Control Inc
Tucson , AZ
06.2018 - Current
- Coordinated and finalized sales proposals to complete purchases.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Oro Valley Hospital
Oro Valley, AZ
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 29-bed medical-surgical unit.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Health Information Tech II
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
04.2003 - 12.2015
- Provided guidance regarding compliance with federal laws governing release of PHI.
- Participated in training sessions on new technologies related to health information management.
- Identified areas where process changes could improve efficiency or accuracy of data collection methods.
- Compiled, reviewed, and processed health data to produce reports for clinical staff.
Health Information Tech
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
Tucson, AZ
09.1996 - 04.1998
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2017
Vocational Degree - Health Information Management/Office Management
Tucson Community College
Tucson, AZ08-1996
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Vascular care understanding
- Patient relations
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong medical ethics
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Infectious disease control
- Culturally sensitive
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Dermatology training
- Intake and discharge
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Distribution
- Emotional Intelligence
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Research
Affiliations
Red Cross Volunteer-Disaster Action Team
Pima SNAP Student Nurse Tutor
ACLS Certified
BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
09.2018 - 02.2019
Sales Coordinator
Temperature Control Inc
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Oro Valley Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2018
Health Information Tech II
Northwest Medical Center
04.2003 - 12.2015
Health Information Tech
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
09.1996 - 04.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Vocational Degree - Health Information Management/Office Management
Tucson Community College
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