Tracey Gamez
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered nurse
St.Gabriels living community
07.2025 - Current
- Enhanced resident care by managing comprehensive services for 24+ individuals.
- Educated families on effective health management and medication adherence techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation using electronic health record systems.
- Prioritized nursing interventions based on patient acuity and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify condition changes, notifying physicians promptly.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring for potential side effects or reactions.
Registered Nurse- Hospice
Sanford Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care through effective management of 10-13 hospice patients.
- Educated families on end-of-life signs, symptoms, and medication management.
- Assessed emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of hospice patients diligently.
- Coordinated care with physicians and families to ensure continuity and support.
- Managed medications and therapies as per physician directives for optimal outcomes.
- Supported families in navigating difficult medical decisions during end-of-life care.
Registered Nurse- Medical Oncology
CHI St. Alexius
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Enhanced patient care for adults on a 31-bed medical unit.
- Ensured compliance with protocols while delivering comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment plans.
- Minimized infection risk by adhering to strict hygiene and control protocols.
- Accurately documented treatments, medications, and discharge instructions for patients.
- Managed recovery processes for patients post-medical and surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse- PCU
CHI St.Alexius
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to 32 cardiac and general patients.
- Facilitated clinical decision-making and monitored patient therapeutic interventions.
- Ensured postoperative cardiac patients adhered to established monitoring procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored patient care plans.
- Implemented personalized nursing interventions to enhance patient care quality.
- Educated patients and families on effective post-discharge health management strategies.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Baptist Health Care Center
05.2014 - 08.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Collaboratively worked with interdisciplinary team members.
- Provided therapeutic communication with residents and families.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Continuously updated knowledge of best practices in CNA procedures through ongoing education courses, ensuring exceptional levels of care.
- Served as a mentor for new CNAs during their orientation period, sharing valuable insights from personal experience while fostering teamwork within the unit.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND05.2021
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND07.2020
Skills
- Managing crisis situations
- Clinical Judgement
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Interdisciplinary team member communication and collaboration
- HIPPA Compliance
- Assessment expertise
- Strong patient and family advocate
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
Certification
- ACLS certification (2021-2023)
- Active North Dakota Registered Nurse License
- North Dakota Practical Nurse Certificate (2020-2021)
- BLS CPR Certification (current)
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate (2013-2021)
- NIHSS certified (2022-2024)
- CHPN (Dec 2023- present)
Timeline
Registered nurse
St.Gabriels living community
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- Hospice
Sanford Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Medical Oncology
CHI St. Alexius
11.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse- PCU
CHI St.Alexius
08.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Baptist Health Care Center
05.2014 - 08.2021
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Bismarck State College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bismarck State College