Tracey Zydron
Lake Geneva,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a 25 year career history in direct/indirect patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high acuity patients and stressful situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and team members through empathetic communication respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage RN
Advocate Aurora Health
Lake Geneva, WI
03.2023 - Current
- Answer incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints
- Render telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
RN, Emergency Room
Mercy Walworth Hospital
Lake Geneva, WI
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room procedures and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
Certified Mobile Research Nurse
PCM Trials
Las Vegas, NV And Wisconsin
07.2017 - 11.2022
- Performed physical exams on research participants according to protocol requirements.
- Monitored adverse events during study participation and reported any serious incidents promptly.
- Organized laboratory specimens for analysis at appropriate laboratories or facilities.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Mercy Walworth Hospital
Lake Geneva, WI
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Administered medications safely and accurately according to physician orders.
- Executed patient assessments for changes in condition or response to treatment plans.
- Conducted bedside shift report at beginning of shifts to ensure continuity of care within the unit.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare personnel to provide quality patient care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager for Nevada Test Site
Professional Case Management
Las Vegas, NV
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Guided each client's plan of care regarding patient's covered condition with staff nurses, caregivers, physicians and navigate the complexities of the government program
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals and their family members dealing with chronic conditions
Relief Charge Nurse and Medical-Surgical Staff RN
North Vista Hospital | Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Provided and demonstrated quality nursing care for up to 7 patients in a 35 bed medical-surgical unit with various medical conditions including preoperative and postoperative spinal, orthopedic, bariatric and general surgeries
- Educated on health promotion, disease management, and medication teaching
- Collaborated with physicians, nursing team, and patients via bedside reporting for effective and satisfactory patient treatment plans
- Assumed role of relief charge nurse weekly and as needed
Home Health Nurse
Western Home Care
Las Vegas, NV
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Implemented skilled nursing care and education in the home environment for clientele with general disease processes (HTN, Diabetes, PE/DVT)and post-operative procedures (joint replacements, CABG)
- Administered specialty IV infusions (i.e. IVIG, Fabrazyme, TPN) via PICC/Central Lines/PAC/Peripheral IV's
- Demonstrated technical nursing skills such as physical assessment, IV insertion, wound vac placement and central line care with proficiency while in the home
- Documented Medicare and Commercial insurance paperwork via electronic medical record in a timely fashion
- Oriented new to home health nurses and HI-Tech homecare infusion therapies
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
12.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided skilled nursing care for Triage, Fast Track, Critical Care and Psychiatric clientele
- Utilized stroke, cardiac alert and sepsis protocols
Medical-Surgical and Emergency Room Nurse
Methodist Hospital Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
12.2008 - 11.2012
Home Health/Hospice RN
Home Health and Hospice of Illinois
Chicago, IL
03.2003 - 12.2008
Director of Nursing and Wound Care Coordinator
Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chicago, IL
01.2001 - 02.2003
Postpartum and Antepartum RN
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2000 - 08.2001
Postpartum /Level II Nursery
La Grange Memorial Hospital
La Grange, IL
07.1999 - 08.2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1999
Skills
- Medical Assessment
- Epic EHR Management
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Critical Care
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication and IV Administration
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- TACT
Timeline
Triage RN
Advocate Aurora Health
03.2023 - Current
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Mercy Walworth Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2020
RN, Emergency Room
Mercy Walworth Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2022
Certified Mobile Research Nurse
PCM Trials
07.2017 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager for Nevada Test Site
Professional Case Management
07.2017 - 09.2019
Relief Charge Nurse and Medical-Surgical Staff RN
North Vista Hospital | Las Vegas
08.2014 - 09.2019
Home Health Nurse
Western Home Care
03.2013 - 08.2014
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
12.2012 - 03.2013
Medical-Surgical and Emergency Room Nurse
Methodist Hospital Of Chicago
12.2008 - 11.2012
Home Health/Hospice RN
Home Health and Hospice of Illinois
03.2003 - 12.2008
Director of Nursing and Wound Care Coordinator
Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2001 - 02.2003
Postpartum and Antepartum RN
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 08.2001
Postpartum /Level II Nursery
La Grange Memorial Hospital
07.1999 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
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