Tracey Hicks
Satsuma,AL
Summary
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 28 year background in Orthopedics, Trauma, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Urology. My years of experience include preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition, starting and maintaining IV access, complex wound care and wound vac therapy, chest tube maintenance, all aspects of trach care, documenting accurate information in emr, clear and concise communication with doctors, precepting nursing students and new hires, as well as, being charge nurse for a 38 bed unit while caring for my own patient load.
Held National Med-Surg Certification for 26 years. ACLS for 27 years and BLS for 28 years. Kind and compassionate professional and a team player.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor
USA University Health Hospital
Mobile, AL
01.1999 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
USA University Health Hospital
Mobile, AL
06.1992 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.1996
Satsuma High School
Satsuma, AL1992
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection Control
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Delegation and Motivation
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Admit and discharge
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Training staff
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Student Precepting
- Tracheostomy Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Insertion of urinary catheters and maintenance
- Insertion of nasogastric and duodenal tubes for feeding and or decompression
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor
USA University Health Hospital
01.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
USA University Health Hospital
06.1992 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Satsuma High School