Traci Sheets
Pasco,WA
Summary
Highly motivated, driven, dependable individual seeking a challenging position as a Registered Nurse. Proven ability to initiate appropriate action, follow procedure, and carry out tasks in an efficient manner. Successful experience in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and exercising the sound judgment required to improve the quality of patient care. A team player with effective interpersonal communication skills and a positive attitude. Looking to build on my nursing career by contributing to an organization that can utilize a Registered Nurse with excellent decision-making skills who offers a strong work ethic. A professionally trained RN with 20 years experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Motivated Home Health Registered Nurse offering 7 years of experience providing individualized nursing care at patient residences. Passionate and focused with success handling issues and educating patients on medical conditions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Caring Hearts Agency
Kennewick , WA
11.2021 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated patient's condition, including physical and psychological status, to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, injections, and other skilled procedures as ordered by the physician.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
- Instructed patients in proper self-care techniques such as medication administration or wound dressing changes.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety of living environment for elderly or disabled clients.
- Educated patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan while promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessment data and nursing interventions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving life threatening conditions or potential harm to the patient or others.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with chronic illness or end of life situations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary case conferences regarding complex cases requiring special attention or input from various healthcare professionals.
- Developed a trusting relationship with each client through open communication while respecting cultural differences.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols in order to prevent spread of disease within the community.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions based on outcomes achieved relative to goals established in the care plan.
- Advised family members on how best they can provide support during difficult times.
- Continually monitored changing needs of clients while adapting treatment plans accordingly.
- Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
- Provided home health aide care providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Asked open-ended questions and delivered high level of attention to reliably assess patients' conditions.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Home Health Nurse
Critical Nurse Staffing
Richland, WA
11.2018 - 09.2020
Contracted Home Health RN
United Energy Workers Healthcare
Richland, WA
04.2018 - 12.2018
- In Home Skilled Nursing care for former energy workers with work related conditions
- Medication management, assessments, ongoing care and assistance with health needs.
Nurse Coordinator Occupational Health Nurse
BOISE PAPER A SUBSIDIARY OF PCA
WALLULA, WA
02.2013 - 12.2017
- Provide nursing services, medical care and emergency response to 400 associates and contingent workers who become ill or injured on premises as well as non-occupational illnesses
- Monitor follow-up appointments, modified duty, return to work, work hardening program, case management (workers comp claims, FMLA, short-term disability leaves)
- Active Case management of all workers comp claims
- Manage hearing conservation program, including annual audiometric testing of all employees and referrals for shifts
- Manage respiratory program, includes annual respiratory clearances, spirometry, and porta count mask fittings
- Provide wellness screening (BP, Pulse, Weight, blood draws for lab work
- Annual physicals for HAZVERT emergency response team members
- Conduct CPR/First Aid/AED/bloodborne pathogen training for over 100 employees annually
- Implemented employee stretching program
- Participate in certification for Hazmat, confined space, and vertical entry rescue, participate on HAZVERT team
- Monitor inventory of first-aid, safety supplies, replenishing on an as-needed basis
- Monitor emergency devices (AED, Oxygen cylinders, etc.) to ensure equipment is in good working condition.
Staff Occupational Health Nurse
TYSON FRESH MEATS
PASCO, WA
11.2005 - 02.2013
- Evaluation and treatment of work-related and non-work-related injuries/illnesses
- Educate on health risks, healthy behaviors, and illnesses
- Pre-employment physicals, annual hearing tests, and drug screening
- UA and BAC testing for cause
- Identify potential or actual workplace hazards and initiate steps to minimize or eliminate them
- Manage workers compensation cases in collaboration with claims examiner
- Update and manage medical files
- Update and maintain OSHA 300 log as required, also update safety procedure guidelines and manuals as deemed appropriate (Emergency Response, Evacuation plans, etc.)
Registered Nurse Skilled Nursing
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK
KENNEWICK, WA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids
- Supervision of CNA's and Medication Aides
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health-care team members as necessary
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Observe patients, charting and report changes in patients' conditions, adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and notify doctors when necessary
- Provide basic patient care and treatments, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, alcohol rubs, and massages, or performing catheterizations
- Record food and fluid intake and output
- Assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions accordingly.
Education
ADN- Registered Nurse -
WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BSN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner specialization -
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
General/pre-nursing curriculum -
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Review
- Vital Signs
- Documenting Vitals
- Compassionate Communication
- Needs Assessment
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Education
- Personal Care
- Quick Problem Solver
- Charting Medication Administration
- Resource Management
- Nurse Leadership
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Care Plan Management
- Compassionate
Certification
- MEDIC BLS
- CPR
- FIRST AID
- AED CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
- CAOHC CERTIFICATION-CURRENT
References
- Traci sheets, RN
- Sean Krajnik, Plant Manager, Clearwater Paper, seanwusterbarth@yahoo.com, 509-430-6433
- Barbara Hatfield (aka Chaudhry), Nurse Manager @ Tyson Foods, Occupational Health Nurse State of Washington, beatles4me@live.com, 509-591-7818
- Daniel Burnley, Manager Environmental Health & Safety, Balfour Beatty US, dan_guin_burnley@hotmail.com, 509-769-8804
- Paul Nims, Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Boise Paper a subsidiary of PCA, Nims8582@charter.net, 509-380-1316
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Caring Hearts Agency
11.2021 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Critical Nurse Staffing
11.2018 - 09.2020
Contracted Home Health RN
United Energy Workers Healthcare
04.2018 - 12.2018
Nurse Coordinator Occupational Health Nurse
BOISE PAPER A SUBSIDIARY OF PCA
02.2013 - 12.2017
Staff Occupational Health Nurse
TYSON FRESH MEATS
11.2005 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse Skilled Nursing
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KENNEWICK
01.2004 - 01.2005
ADN- Registered Nurse -
WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BSN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner specialization -
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
General/pre-nursing curriculum -
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE