Tracey Wertz
Charlotte
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Oaklawn Hospital and Corewell Home Health Hospice, excelling in patient care management and clinical communication. Recognized for advocating for patient rights and delivering high-quality, empathetic care. Proven ability to educate families and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and comfort during critical times.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Corewell Home Health
08.2022 - Current
- Weekend/+2 days home hospice position in home and facilities (12 hour shifts)
- Help facilitate communication between patient, nurse case managers, physicians, LPN's, home health aides
- Documenting/case communication in facilities EMR's or paper copies to appropriate administration
- Admission training and experience with sign ons, admitting new patients to hospice and working closely with physicians and medical social workers
- Advocated for patient rights, ensuring adherence to ethical standards in hospice practices.
- Consistently received positive feedback from families for exhibiting empathy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Provided education on disease processes, medication administration, and self-care techniques for both patients and families.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Educated families on disease processes, medication management, and coping strategies during hospice care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oaklawn Hospital
12.2017 - 07.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed pediatric patients along with up to 7 patients during a single shift
- Monitored patient vital signs and conditions, providing timely updates to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- 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.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- 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.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
Alma College
Alma05-2009
Skills
- Patient Care Management
- Clinical Communication
- Healthcare Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Response
- Disease Prevention
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documented and resolved fall concerns which led to increase in patient safety.
- Achieved patient comfort by completing medication administration with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Board Certified Registered Nurse in State of Michigan
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Corewell Home Health
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oaklawn Hospital
12.2017 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Bachelor of Arts - History
Alma College