Tracellar L. Smith
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Experienced psychiatric registered nurse with a strong leadership background in mental health care. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing patient care, mentoring staff, and driving process improvements in high-acuity psychiatric settings. Committed to enhancing mental health outcomes through the application of evidence-based practices, fostering team collaboration, and delivering patient-centered care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Granite Hills
11.2024 - Current
- Leads crisis response efforts focusing on utilizing de-escalation techniques, therapeutic communication, and rapid assessment skills to manage psychiatric emergencies
- Promotes professional growth by serving as a clinical resource and role model, mentoring new nurses and support staff
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans highlighting crisis management strategies
- Full Time, 1900-0730
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
Transition Coordinator II
Alliance Behavioral Health
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Works collaboratively to coordinate care management and discharge planning amongst varying entities, including local Department of Social Services, community hospitals, community clinics, and healthcare providers on the member's behalf
- Performed as a member of a selected team to organize and perform tasks that accommodated updated Medicaid mandates regarding Tailored Plan to include the provision of Personal Care Services
- Routinely communicates with members and their families, providing verbal and written education regarding safety and risks to support successful discharge and follow-up care
- Full Time, 0830-1715
Charge Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Skillfully assesses member’s physical, mental, and emotional needs of patients while providing support to minimize the risk of escalation in a timely, safe, and effective manner
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Central Bed Management
NOVANT HEALTH
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Utilizes clinical data and policy guidelines to appropriately screen admissions for appropriateness of level of care orders and bed assignments
- Through effective and professional communication, acts as a liaison between and with physicians, patient/family, hospital staff, and outside agencies to promote timely discharge to appropriate care settings
- PRN
Director of Nursing
WELLPATH
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Effectively communicates with stakeholders regarding clinical findings to develop strategies to improve patient outcomes within a dynamic environment
- Regularly reviews current systems and processes utilizing data to measure and improve current processes
- Effectually leads and develops nursing and administrative training to foster alignment with identified organizational goals
- Full Time, 0800-1630
Registered Nurse
UNC HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ED
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintains patient safety and quality care in a fast-paced, consistently evolving work environment while adhering to developing policies and standards
- Routinely collaborates with care team members in recognizing and addressing barriers to safety
- Full Time, 1900-0700
House Supervisor
TRIANGLE SPRINGS
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Supports team members by identifying knowledge gaps to achieve desirable outcomes through education
- Promotes teamwork by facilitating communication and brainstorming amongst multiple departments to provide excellent patient care
- Maintains a therapeutic milieu by identifying and responding to behaviors that pose a risk to the patient or others while promoting healing
- Supports recovery by providing patient-centered care focused on improving effective coping skills and identifying barriers
- Full Time, 0700-1900
Clinical Nurse
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL INFECTIOUS DISEASE
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Facilitated the expansion of OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy) by maintaining documentation to track patient compliance with medication regimen proficiently
- Routinely conducted care contact to include review of labs, patient education, and symptom evaluation to minimize risks
- Supervised 3 to 4 ancillary staff members, ensuring low patient wait time and high patient satisfaction/care
- Provided instruction in response to the patient’s report of symptoms based on comprehensive assessment
- Full Time, 0800-1700
Clinical Nurse
PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND CORONARY CARE UNIT
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided care to 1-2 critically compromised patients in the CCU setting who required ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring
- Delivered holistic patient-centered care that incorporated and encouraged family input
- Frequently sought out opportunities to assist in providing emergency care to deteriorating patients outside of the CCU setting
- Full Time, 1900-0700
Clinical Nurse
PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND CARDIAC TELEMETRY
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Efficiently managed care of 5-6 cardiac monitored patients diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome or symptomatic dysrhythmias
- Selected by management to serve as a preceptor and mentor for newly hired Registered Nurses
- Assessed and identified patients’ need for advanced level of care as clinically necessary, promptly disseminating information to the care team and providing support in making sound clinical judgment
- Full Time, 1900-0700
Clinical Nurse Tech
TUOMEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted patients with daily functions and needs to meet care goals
- Effectively communicated pertinent clinical data to superiors as defined by clinical guidelines
- Followed policies and procedures while performing as a member of a high-functioning team
- Part Time, 1900-0700
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC01.2021
Associate degree - Nursing
CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Sumter05.2014
Skills
- Psychiatric crisis intervention and risk assessment
- Team leadership and staff development
- Patient-centered care and treatment planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Registered Nurse (RN) State of North Carolina
- License Number: 294536 - Expires March 2027
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Granite Hills
11.2024 - Current
Transition Coordinator II
Alliance Behavioral Health
05.2024 - 09.2024
Charge Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
06.2023 - 03.2024
Central Bed Management
NOVANT HEALTH
09.2022 - 10.2023
Director of Nursing
WELLPATH
12.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
UNC HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ED
02.2020 - 12.2021
House Supervisor
TRIANGLE SPRINGS
05.2018 - 01.2020
Clinical Nurse
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL INFECTIOUS DISEASE
03.2017 - 05.2018
Clinical Nurse
PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND CORONARY CARE UNIT
03.2016 - 03.2017
Clinical Nurse
PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND CARDIAC TELEMETRY
08.2014 - 03.2016
Clinical Nurse Tech
TUOMEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
12.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate degree - Nursing
CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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