Tracey Burris
Russellville,Arkansas
Summary
Multifaceted and compassionate Registered Nurse with 10+years of experience caring for multiple different disease processes. I am highly adaptable to different environments and situations. I am dedicated to improving patient outcomes through best practice, patient education, and care team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
11.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
The Right Solutions Healthcare
Springdale, AR
09.2024 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Little Rock AR
Little Rock, AR
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Orthopedic/Trauma unit pre and post surgical patients
- Hip, Knee, and spinal injuries
- Wound vac monitoring
- Continous passive motion administration
- Dressing changes
- Traction monitoring
- External fixation monitoring.
Registered Nurse
Missouri Orthopedic Institute
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Pre and Post Surgical recovery
- Hips, knees, shoulders, and spinal patients
- Continous passive motion therapy
- External fixation monitoring
- Respiratory treatments
- Lab draws.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Fort Smith AR
Fort Smith, AR
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Cardiac/ pulmonary Step Down Unit Pre and post surgical monitoring of
- Cardiac Drips
- Cath lab patients
- Myocardial infarction
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Bipap/ chest tube monitoring
- Respiratory treatments and lab draws
- Covid patient care.
Registered Nurse
St. Bernards Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Women only Medical Surgical patients
- Pre and post care of patients with
- Hysterecomy
- Mastectomy
- Patient and family education.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Little Rock, Ar
Little Rock, AR
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Pre and post surgical patients of Cardiac/ Nephrology Unit
- Pre and post cath lab patients
- Monitor patients with Miocardial Infarction
- Monitor patients pre and post Vascular surgery
- Monitor Dialysis patients
- Covid patient care.
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Pre and post cath lab patients
- Myocardial Infections
- Monitor Cardiac Rhythm
- Post Cath monitoring
- Administration of Cardiac drips.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Long term acute care patients
- Monitor patients on Ventilators
- Monitor patients in restraints
- Monitor patients with peg tube placement
- Covid patient care
- Patient and family support.
Registered Nurse
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
WV
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Medical Surgical
- Covid patients
- Congestive heart failure
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Dehydration
- Pneumonia
- Diabetes
- Sepsis.
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Hospital South Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Medical Surgical/ Telemetry Unit
- Conjestive Heart Failure
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Peripheral Vascular disease
- Monitor and care of patients with Advanced infections
- Monitor Wound Vac therapy.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Fresno
Fresno, CA
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Pre and Post Surgical Cardiac Unit
- Myocardial Infarction
- Cath Lab procedures
- Cardiac drip administration
- Monitor Cardiac Rhythm.
Registered Nurse
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 11.2018
- General Medical Step Down Unit
- Monitor patient with frequent vital signs
- Cordination and collaboration of multiple patient care in unpredictable situations
- Lab monitoring and electrolyte replacement therapy per protocol
- Alarm monitoring for deteriorating status
- Providing comfort and support to patients and their family.
Registered Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
San Angelo, TX
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Neuro Unit
- NIHSS assessments
- Post cerberal vascular accident care
- TIA and observation patients
- Post spinal surgery.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Cardio/Pulmonary Step Down Unit
- Post Cornary artery bypass graft monitoring
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation and monitoring
- Complicated pulmonary dysfunction with chest tubes
- Multiple different Pleura vac drain systems.
Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayettiville, AR
10.2017 - 01.2018
- General Medical Surgical/ Telementery Unit
- Pre and post surgical procedures
- Gastrointestional procedures
- Bariatric procedures
- Nutrition education
- Pre and post Cath Lab procedures.
Registered Nurse
Geisinger South Wilkes Barre
Wilkes Barre, PA
05.2017 - 10.2017
- General Medical Surgical/Trauma Unit
- Pre and post surgical procedures
- Neuro NIHSS assessments
- Wound care and infection prevention
- Care team collaboration, of multiple patient care coordination.
Registered Nurse
Brownwood Regional Medical Center
Brownwood, TX
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Pre and Post surgery Cardiac Step Down Unit
- Monitor and interpretation of cardiac rhythm
- Monitor labs and cardiac biomarkers
- Monitor vital signs and blood sugars
- Administration and monitoring of cardiac drips
- Post cardiac cath site monitoring.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Festus, MO
04.2016 - 07.2016
- General Medical Surgical Unit
- Care coordination of multiple patients
- Collaboration of patient care with care team
- Admninistration of medications
- Patient/family education
- Admissions and Discharges.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Neuro Unit
- NIHSS assessments
- Post cerberal vascular accident care
- TIA and observation patients
- Post spinal surgery.
Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
07.2015 - 01.2016
- General Medical Surgical/ Telementery Unit
- Pre and post surgical procedures
- Gastrointestional procedures
- Bariatric procedures
- Cath Lab procedures.
Registered Nurse
Saint Marys Regional Health
Russellville, AR
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Medical Surgical/ Telemetry Unit
- Pre and post surgical procedures
- Cath lab procedures
- Orthopedic procedures Advanced Infections.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Arkansas Tech University
12.2013
Minor in Psychology -
Arkansas Tech University
12.2013
Associate in Business -
University of Arkansas Community College
05.2001
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Written and verbal communication
- Decision-Making and delegation
- Multitasking, organization, and time management
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to evaluate labs and diagnostic test to report critical values, prepare, and preform patient care
- Experience assisting doctors in medical procedures and placing orders
- Experienced with Epic, Cerner, Meditech 6, and Med-Host software
- Alaris pumps, Baxter pumps, Abbott pumps, PCA pumps, Plum pumps, and kangaroo pumps
- Clinical skills including but not limited to, Assessing patients, Obtaining vital signs, Giving injections, Assisting with exams and treatments, Cardiac rhythm analysis, Wound and dressing changes, Dialysis care, Antibiotic therapy,Tube feedingsm NG tube insertion, Foley catheter insertion, and IV insertion
- Medical Record keeping
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient and family education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- SBAR communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 09/20/26
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life support, 09/20/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Right Solutions Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Little Rock AR
02.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Missouri Orthopedic Institute
11.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Fort Smith AR
05.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Bernards Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Little Rock, Ar
11.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center
06.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Braxton County Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Hospital South Tulsa
06.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Fresno
11.2018 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
04.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
01.2018 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Geisinger South Wilkes Barre
05.2017 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Brownwood Regional Medical Center
07.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
04.2016 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
01.2016 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Saint Marys Regional Health
01.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Arkansas Tech University
Minor in Psychology -
Arkansas Tech University
Associate in Business -
University of Arkansas Community College
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