Tracie Camarillo
El Paso
Summary
Experienced registered nurse and director of nursing with 15+ years of clinical and leadership experience in ambulatory surgery and acute care settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, skilled in regulatory compliance, workflow optimization, staff development, and patient-centered care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Image Consultants Plastic Surgery
02.2015 - Current
- Direct nursing operations in a busy plastic surgery ambulatory surgical center, ensuring safe, high-quality care.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
- Manage departmental staffing, scheduling, and budget resources to support efficient operations.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to improve patient outcomes.
- Lead performance improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical efficiency.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with TXHHS regulations and QASF accreditation standards.
Charge Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence
01.2009 - 03.2017
- Coordinated daily patient care activities for an acute care unit, prioritizing safe, timely care.
- Assigned and delegated responsibilities to nursing staff based on acuity and skill mix.
- Provided real-time clinical support, mentorship, and feedback to team members.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining documentation accuracy.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences to support patient goals.
- Addressed patient and family concerns, promoting clear communication and service recovery.
Cerner EMR Tester / Trainer
The Hospitals of Providence
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Tested Cerner EMR functionality and workflows to ensure accuracy, reliability, and usability.
- Trained clinical staff on effective EMR use, documentation standards, and best practices.
- Developed training guides, tip sheets, and educational materials to support adoption.
- Partnered with IT and clinical leaders on system updates, enhancements, and issue resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas at Arlington
07-2026
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Cochise College
05-2009
Skills
- Nursing leadership & staff supervision
- Ambulatory surgery center operations
- Regulatory compliance (TXHHS, QASF)
- Patient safety & quality improvement
- Policy & procedure development
- Workflow and process optimization
- Staff education & training
- Cerner EMR testing & training
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), New Mexico Compact License
- Member, American Nurses Association
CAREER GOAL
Pursuing continued professional growth with the long-term goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner, expanding advanced practice skills to improve access to high-quality, evidence-based care.
SPECIALTIES
- Obstetric / Labor & Delivery – 9 years
- Plastic Surgery – 11 years
- Education / Instruction – 2 years
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Image Consultants Plastic Surgery
02.2015 - Current
Cerner EMR Tester / Trainer
The Hospitals of Providence
02.2013 - 08.2015
Charge Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence
01.2009 - 03.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Cochise College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas at Arlington