Tracey Fields
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with comprehensive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Resource Team
Atrium Health
12.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and medical management.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problem, and issues.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Worked Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Progressive/Intermediate Care Unit, and Medical-Surgical-Cardiac Telemetry in multiple Atrium hospitals
Registered Nurse- Assistant Nurse Manager
Atrium Health Mercy
10.2005 - 12.2006
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Atrium Health Mercy
07.2001 - 10.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC05.2023
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
Charlotte05.2001
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient and Family Education and Advocacy
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient and Family Education
- Medication Administration
- Chest Pain Management
- Performing EKGs
- NIH Stroke Scale certified
- Charge Nurse Experience
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Resource Team
Atrium Health
12.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse- Assistant Nurse Manager
Atrium Health Mercy
10.2005 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Atrium Health Mercy
07.2001 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
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