Tracie Carico
Brighton
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care. Proficient in basic ventilator management, tracheostomy care, IV therapy, Pre-op, and PACU recovery monitoring. Actively pursuing a BSN to enhance clinical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Ventilator Unit
Prestige Healthcare – Medilodge of Livingston
01.2023 - Current
- Executed tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management, ensuring optimal respiratory function for patients
- Ensured safety and comfort of ventilator-dependent patients through attentive monitoring and support
- Delivered medications via PEG tube to ensure proper nutrition and hydration for patients
- Conducted wound care, initiated IV access, and collected lab samples to support effective treatment plans for patients
- Utilized PCC EMAR to document care provided, maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records
Registered Nurse – Pre-Op & PACU
Gago Center for Fertility
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored patients post-anesthesia in PACU to assess recovery and address needs
- Assessed vital signs and recovery status
- Provided discharge instructions and education to facilitate safe recovery at home
- Initiated IVs for pre-operative patients to ensure readiness for surgery
Patient Care Technician
Healthy Urgent Care – South Lyon, MI
South Lyon
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Collected and recorded vital signs to monitor patient health
- Assessed patients and documented changes to inform care decisions
- Maintained a hygienic clinical environment to enhance patient safety
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Providence Hospital – Novi, MI
Novi
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Collected patient specimens for laboratory analysis, facilitating accurate diagnostic processes.
- Documented vitals in PowerChart to maintain up-to-date patient health records.
- Answered call lights promptly, ensuring timely support for patients, families, and staff requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05-2026
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Washtenaw Community College
Ypsilanti, MI04-2022
Skills
- Basic ventilator management
- Tracheostomy management
- PACU recovery monitoring
- IV therapy administration
- Enteral nutrition support
- Venipuncture techniques
- Wound management
- Patient assessment
- Infection control & HIPAA compliance
- Electronic health records
- Admission and discharges
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Michigan
- BLS, American Heart Association
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Personal Information
Title: RN
Clinical Rotations
- Medical-Surgical – St. Mary’s Livonia
- NICU – St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
- Mother/Baby – St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
- Labor & Delivery – St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
- Mental Health – VA Ann Arbor
- Orthopedics – Ascension Novi
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Ventilator Unit
Prestige Healthcare – Medilodge of Livingston
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – Pre-Op & PACU
Gago Center for Fertility
09.2022 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician
Healthy Urgent Care – South Lyon, MI
01.2022 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Providence Hospital – Novi, MI
06.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Eastern Michigan University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Washtenaw Community College