Tracie Anderson
Registered Nurse
Colchester,IL
Summary
Passionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience assessing patient condition both in person and over phone. Assists individuals in need of medical attention in understanding urgency of medical conditions. Supporting comprehensive recovery through education and sound medical advice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Cardiology Clinic
McDonough District Hospital
Macomb, IL
12.2019 - Current
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
McDonough District Hospital
Macomb, IL
03.2016 - Current
- Facilitate admissions and transfers, chart/care plan note preparation and other documentation, and interdisciplinary team participation.
- Constantly communicate and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care is given to patients in timely manner.
- Independently maintaining safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in time-restricted and demanding environment.
- Assist in care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and conscious sedation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Registered Nurse- Care Coordinator
Lakewood Health System
Staples, MN
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
Director of Nursing
Ridgeview Assisted Living
Sauk Rapids, MN
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Assured adequate levels of staffing, supplies, equipment and training for nursing department to meet service requirement.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Clinical Nursing Director
Recover Health Home Care
St. Cloud, MN
11.2010 - 02.2012
- Lead delivery of patient care and nursing services to achieve/exceed quality and clinical standards and performance measures.
- Supervised, managed, and evaluated patient care personnel.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Registered Nurse-Telemetry/Home Health
St. Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud, MN
06.2001 - 07.2011
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL05.2001
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Decision Making
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC-Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Cardiology Clinic
McDonough District Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
McDonough District Hospital
03.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
03.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse- Care Coordinator
Lakewood Health System
02.2013 - 03.2015
Director of Nursing
Ridgeview Assisted Living
02.2012 - 02.2013
Clinical Nursing Director
Recover Health Home Care
11.2010 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse-Telemetry/Home Health
St. Cloud Hospital
06.2001 - 07.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
John Wood Community College
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