Tracey Dykes
Lindale
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with 21+ years of experience providing high-quality care to a wide variety of patients, while implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, and fostering a supportive environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Outpatient Wound Care and Hyperbaric Nurse
UT Health East Texas
Tyler
10.2024 - Current
- Assessment and treatment of various types of wounds including chronic and acute injuries.
- Performs wound cleaning and applying appropriate dressings to promote healing.
- Regularly checks the healing process and collaborates with healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educates patients and families on proper wound care practices, providing guidance on how to prevent infections and complications related to wounds.
- Maintains accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress.
- Specialized training in administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy using pure oxygen in a pressurized monoplace chamber to promote healing and improve patient outcomes.
RN Charge Nurse
UT Health East TX Rehabilitation Center
Tyler
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Weekend charge nurse for a 49-bed inpatient rehab.
- Ensured appropriate staffing and safe assignment of nursing care for patients.
- Coordinated assignment of beds for new admissions.
- Served as a resource nurse for staff, assisting in any tasks assigned to them.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Made decisions in complex and dynamic clinical situations while maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the absence of nursing management.
RN Staff Nurse
UT Health East Tx Rehabilitation Center
Tyler
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided direct nursing care for patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, cardiac surgery, neurological injuries, and trauma-related injuries, utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for the patient.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians, and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and health management strategies.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
East Texas Medical Center
Tyler
01.2004 - 02.2017
- Provided direct patient care for the Oncology/Medical Surgical unit.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician instructions, including chemotherapy and biotherapy according to oncology protocols, while maintaining oncology nursing certification.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families throughout treatment journeys.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients in collaboration with hospice services when appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- IV therapy management
- Critical thinking
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Wound care
- Hyperbaric therapy
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Oncology nursing
- Palliative care
Certification
ACLS Certification
Timeline
Outpatient Wound Care and Hyperbaric Nurse
UT Health East Texas
10.2024 - Current
RN Charge Nurse
UT Health East TX Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 08.2023
RN Staff Nurse
UT Health East Tx Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - 08.2018
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
East Texas Medical Center
01.2004 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler