Tracie Anderson
Cairo,USA
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Aveanna Healthcare
Valdosta, GA
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, following established protocols and ensuring accurate documentation
- Assessed patient conditions and reported any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication administration, and disease management
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing immediate medical assistance as required
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards related to nursing practice
- Supported family members in understanding and coping with patient conditions
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Student Nurse
Archbold Medical Center
Thomasville, GA
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by supervising registered nurses.
- Assisted with patient mobility, utilizing proper body mechanics and assistive devices to promote safety for both patients and staff.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate support and assistance to nursing staff.
- Provided comfort measures for patients experiencing pain or discomfort, applying appropriate interventions under supervision of registered nurses.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
NurseSpring
Tallahassee, FL
12.2019 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and patient care pla bathing, dressing, and grooming assistance for patients in home settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and safety protocols.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure consistent communication regarding treatment goals and progress updates.
- Administered medications as prescribed, effectively managing pain and other symptoms for improved patient comfort.
- Mentored new hires within the home health nursing team, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, fostering trusting relationships between patients, families, and the healthcare team.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
HCA Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provide direct, evidence-based care to patients as directed by the physician or RN.
- Assist with procedures, monitoring, or other functions as directed.
- Perform lab and procedural tests within the LVN/LPN scope of practice, after demonstrating competency.
- Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Serve as a resource to department staff, students and volunteers to help deliver quality patient care.
LPN/Dme Fitter/cast Tech
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
Thomasville, GA
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Assist in clinical duties with patients as well as casting, splinting, wound care and the application of DME for the treatment of orthopedic injuries and diseases. This position is based in our Thomasville, Georgia, clinic. Travel to the Bainbridge and Cairo, GA, offices is also expected.
- Duties include assisting orthopedic surgeons and providers in clinic with the treatment of orthopedic injuries and diseases, such as fractures, sprains, and strains in applying, adjusting, and removing a variety of casts, splints, and bandages; measuring and fitting patients for orthopedic devices; cleaning and dressing wounds; removing sutures, pins, and wires.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Southern Pines Senior Living
Thomasville, GA
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Understands and appropriately documents on the 24 hour communication reports.
- Understands the resident alert status and documents appropriately in the resident's record.
- Maintains confidentiality with resident and fellow employee's information.
- Notifies Resident Care Coordinator /Executive Director/HSD of resident changes of condition.
- Assists with monthly medication records as needed.
- Assists with cycle fill or re-ordering of medications.
- Monitors medications that arrive from the pharmacy.
- Timely notifies the pharmacy of any discrepancies.
Nurse Case Manager
DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES
Camilla, GA
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for providing in-home post-hospitalization and chronically ill care management assessments.
- Facilitate the delivery of quality, caring, and cost-effective interventions.
- Work with available resources both locally/community based and through the insurance provider to achieve recovery and autonomy of the client.
- Use their nursing knowledge and the nursing process to provide advocacy, assessment, planning, communication, education, resource management, and service coordination/implementation.
- Perform other duties such as long-term care insurance assessments and medication review.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Lewis Singletary Oncology center
Thomasville, GA
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitor patients
- Make patients comfortable
- Provide basic care
- Listen to patients
- Report to RNs or doctors
- Keep and maintain records
- Lab draws
- Access ports for blood draw or chemotherapy
- Wound care
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Tallahassee Pulmonary Clinic
Tallahassee, FL
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Assist in providing nursing care to the practice patients; assist the physicians and staff; assist in maintaining the functions of a medical group practice.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Home Health
Tallahassee, FL
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective care delivery.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Implemented best practices in infection control, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN/referral Nurse
TMH Family Medicine Residency
Tallahassee, FL
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Review medical records, collaborates with all referral sources to provide patients with a seamless transition of care and excellent customer service.
- Responsibilities includes accepting and entering electronic referrals, communicating all pertinent information to appropriate personnel and requesting, reviewing medical records in order to ensure clinicians have the current pertinent information necessary to provide excellent patient care
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
Cairo, GA
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Oversaw medication dispensing processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to optimize patient care through effective medication counseling.
- Evaluated and streamlined inventory control procedures to reduce waste and improve stock availability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, ensuring adherence across all operations.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Practical Nurse Extern
Gynecology and Obstetrics Associates
Tallahassee, FL
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
- Drawing blood for lab work, giving injections.
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health Services
Tallahassee, FL
08.2008 - 04.2010
- Evaluates and authorizes approval of prior authorization pharmacy requests from prescribers received by telephone and/ or facsimile using client clinical criteria.
- Determines appropriateness for medications.
- Communicates decision to physicians, physician's office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists.
- Researches, resolves and documents prior authorization outcomes in pharmacy system.
- Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician's office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists.
- Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial.
- Researches, resolves and documents physician or client inquiries and grievances and provides verbal or written results to client, prescriber, provider and/or management.
- Performs other duties as required.
Pharmacy Technician
WALGREEN PHARMACY
Thomasville, GA
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently in high-volume pharmacy environment.
- Assisted pharmacists in medication preparation and inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS PHARMACY
Thomasville, GA
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Implemented workflow improvements that increased efficiency in prescription filling processes by optimizing staff allocation.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient care outcomes.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
- Supported insurance claim processing, facilitating smoother patient transactions.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
CNA
Woodleaf Senior Living
Thomasville, GA
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Administered patient care, including bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
PINEWOOD NURSING HOME
Whigham, GA
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting resident independence and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Moultrie, GA07-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Moultrie, GA07-2026
Early - EDUCATION SPECIALIST
SOUTHWEST GA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Thomasville, GA01-2006
GED - undefined
SOUTHWEST GA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Thomasville, GA01-2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Documenting intake
- EMR / EHR
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- Caregiving skills
- ADL assistance
- Patient triaging
Certification
- LPN, Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- BLS Certification
- Pharmacy Technician License
- CPR Certification
Languages
English - Expert
Timeline
Student Nurse
Archbold Medical Center
05.2026 - 06.2026
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Aveanna Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
HCA Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
LPN/Dme Fitter/cast Tech
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
06.2022 - 01.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Southern Pines Senior Living
01.2021 - 03.2022
Nurse Case Manager
DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES
01.2020 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
NurseSpring
12.2019 - 04.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Lewis Singletary Oncology center
07.2019 - 12.2019
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Tallahassee Pulmonary Clinic
09.2018 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Home Health
07.2017 - 04.2019
LPN/referral Nurse
TMH Family Medicine Residency
09.2016 - 06.2017
Practical Nurse Extern
Gynecology and Obstetrics Associates
02.2016 - 05.2016
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
01.2016 - 09.2016
Clinical Pharmacy Technician
Magellan Health Services
08.2008 - 04.2010
Pharmacy Technician
WALGREEN PHARMACY
01.2008 - 12.2009
Pharmacy Technician
CVS PHARMACY
01.2006 - 12.2008
CNA
Woodleaf Senior Living
01.2003 - 12.2006
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
PINEWOOD NURSING HOME
01.2001 - 12.2002
Early - EDUCATION SPECIALIST
SOUTHWEST GA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
GED - undefined
SOUTHWEST GA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
No Degree - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College