Tracey Malone
Riverview,FL
Summary
Florida Board-Certified Registered Nurse with over 27 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in hospital and home care settings. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments with the ability to think quickly and successfully handle difficult clients. Proven leader effective at achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Able to multi-task and efficiently manage changing priorities. Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Hygiea Health
03.2016 - Current
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
Home Health Registered Nurse CM/ Team Supervisor
Encompass Home Health & Hospice
03.2011 - 03.2016
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Cleaned wounds and checked vital signs, carefully recording all details in patient records
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide uperior level of nursing care
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Home Health Registered Nurse
Home Care Of Pinellas
02.2007 - 03.2011
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Cleaned wounds and checked vital signs, carefully recording all details in patient records
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Home Health Registered Nurse
Senior Living Specialties Home Care
08.1998 - 02.2007
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Cleaned wounds and checked vital signs, carefully recording all details in patient records
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily
Registered Nurse
St. Anthony's Medical Center
01.1995 - 08.1998
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on multi-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Medical Center Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Registered Nurse
Fishermen's Hospital
06.1993 - 12.1994
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Education
High School Diploma -
Marathon High School
Marathon, FL4 1987
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Keys Community College
Key West, FL4 1993
Skills
- EMR Knowledge: Home Care Home Base, Devero, Kinnser, Axxess
- Intravenous Therapy/TPN Infusion
- Ostomy Care
- Wound Care/Wound Vac Therapy
- Blood Draws/Labs
- Foley/Suprapubic Catheters
- Trach Care/Nebulizers/Oxygen Therapy
- Pain management
- Enteral Feedings
- Nasogastric Tubes
- Case management
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Hygiea Health
03.2016 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse CM/ Team Supervisor
Encompass Home Health & Hospice
03.2011 - 03.2016
Home Health Registered Nurse
Home Care Of Pinellas
02.2007 - 03.2011
Home Health Registered Nurse
Senior Living Specialties Home Care
08.1998 - 02.2007
Registered Nurse
St. Anthony's Medical Center
01.1995 - 08.1998
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Medical Center Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1995
Registered Nurse
Fishermen's Hospital
06.1993 - 12.1994
High School Diploma -
Marathon High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Keys Community College
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