Traci R. Poston
Sergeant Bluff
Summary
Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical support. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
LPN, RN, Case Manager, Training Specialist, Patient Support Manager, Site Manager
Siouxland Community Health Center
06.1999 - Current
- LPN, RN duties include rooming patients, patient referrals, phlebotomy, triage, EKG's, IV's, Indigent programs, assisting with procedures, and assisting physician with all aspects of patient’s healthcare needs
- Case Manager for Early Head Start duties include Conducted monthly prenatal home visits, maintained, and tracked health records which included Well Child and immunizations of all enrolled students, developed, and implemented monthly health topics for teachers and parents, conducted staff training on bloodborne pathogens, medication administration, and asthma management
- Case Manager for the IowaCare program duties include Tracking all IowaCare patients, developing new patient information packets, scheduling appointments, monitoring quality measures following NCQA guidelines, implementing a tracking in i2i computer system, running monthly reports through EMR
- Training Specialist (Manager) duties include Training all new hire MA, LPN, and RNs throughout orientation process and Joint Commission Requirements, conducting all mandatory training requirements for all staff (mandatory reporter, OSHA and bloodborne pathogens, infection control, cultural competencies, customer service, age specific training, CPR renewal), yearly chart and immunization review on all nursing staff, assisting with clinical manager with schedule template, nursing, and physician scheduling, assisting with implementation of EMR (Super User)
- Patient Support Manager Duties include Supervising all case managers (6) and Medical Records staff (4), managing all employee health requirements; annual Tb and influenza and new hire required immunization requirements, staff all volunteer specialty providers, implementation of PCMH (Patient Centered Medical Home) and Meaningful Use requirements, tracking and running monthly reports per grant related programs, monthly, quarterly, and annually
- Serve as the Medical Clinic Manager back-up as directed
- Site Manager SCHC of NE (satellite clinic): Manage clinical staff and all ancillary staff (20 staff) VFC/Immunization Coordinator, order all supplies for clinic, maintain, and manage budget, ensure clinic is operating under AAAHC requirements, and staff clinical floor as needed
Developmental Assistant, LPN
Mid Step Services
01.1994 - 06.1999
- Developmental Assistant, LPN duties included: General nursing care of severe and profound mentally and physically handicapped persons, peg tube feeding, medication administrating, charting, assisting with clients ADL’s, implementing individual and interdisciplinary program plans, daily programs, and behavior intervention
Education
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA01.2010
Associates Degree - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA01.2002
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA01.1998
Skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Customer service
- Workforce management
- Staff management
- Time management
Certification
- Client Management
- EMR specialist
- Adult and Child Abuse Education
- Asthma Management Training
- High Performance Management Training
- Special Quest Training (Students with disabilities)
- Breath and Alcohol Technician
Additional Information
I have extensive knowledge with chronic disease management with oncology, behavior health and complex medical comorbidities in all stages of health.
Timeline
LPN, RN, Case Manager, Training Specialist, Patient Support Manager, Site Manager
Siouxland Community Health Center
06.1999 - Current
Developmental Assistant, LPN
Mid Step Services
01.1994 - 06.1999
Associates Degree - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Briar Cliff University