Tracie Cummings Weatherford
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Responsible retail professional with excellent sales, service and interpersonal skills. Committed to making every customer feel welcome and assisting with any need. Advanced knowledge of fashion trends and popular looks. Open and positive communicator with calm and level-headed approach to managing routine needs and meeting special challenges. Team-oriented Retail Sales Associate recognized for generating consistent personal sales accomplishments. Dedicated to listening to customer needs and preferences, expertly matching products and driving loyalty. Brings in-depth knowledge of product use and care requirements.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Key Benefit Administrators
Indianapolis, IN
07.2012 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Retail Sales Clerk
Stein Mart
Noblesville, IN
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
Home Care Nurse
Community Home Health Services
Fishers, IN
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided guidance on community resources available to assist with long-term care needs.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and professional standards related to home health care services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Led patient care conferences with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Coordinated services with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Developed policies for infection control and safety procedures in the home environment.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as sudden changes in a patient's condition or an adverse reaction to a medication.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Director of Nursing
Preferred Home Care
Farmington Hills, MI
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Inspected medical equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly before use by patients or staff members.
- Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
Clinical Manager
Allegiance Home Health Care
Troy, MI
05.2004 - 12.2010
- Supervised staff in the delivery of patient care services.
- Investigated incidents or complaints related to clinical practice.
- Oversaw clinical operations and procedures while remaining current of federal and state regulations to ensure organization processes were fully compliant with new healthcare law requirements.
- Reviewed reports from physicians regarding treatments performed on patients.
- Employed active listening and interpersonal talents to effectively interact with various individuals, including physicians, patients and fellow employees.
- Ensured that staff members adhere to professional standards of practice.
- Conducted regular reviews to evaluate effectiveness of care plans.
- Employed data security methods to keep patient information confidential when reviewing clinic records.
- Provided clinical oversight for many patients.
- Took vital signs and collected medical histories as part of study protocols.
- Enforced compliance with local, state and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA.
- Assisted with recruitment, selection, orientation and training activities for new employees.
- Oversaw daily activities and interactions with patients.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Developed and initiated departmental goals, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay abreast of changes in the field.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and wound or disease management.
- Intervened on behalf of patients when necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
RN Hospital
Southfield Agencies
Southfield, MI
04.2002 - 04.2003
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Social Worker - Family Services Coordinator
Community Living Services, INC
Wayne, MI
08.1992 - 04.2002
- Provided crisis intervention for foster care families when needed.
- Coordinated with other agencies, such as court systems, schools, hospitals, and mental health providers, to ensure that families were receiving necessary services.
- Encouraged positive communication between biological parents and foster parents in order to promote a healthy environment for children.
- Facilitated meetings between birth parents, foster parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the case.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety and well-being of children in foster homes.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with supervisors and other caseworkers to discuss ongoing cases and review best practices for client management.
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to each case in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Provided referrals for counseling services when needed.
- Assisted in transitioning youth out of the foster care system into independent living situations.
- Monitored the progress of foster care cases and reported any changes to supervisors.
- Juggled many cases at one time with success rate.
- Attended court hearings regarding child custody cases involving clients.
- Advocated for many children in court settings and to potential parents.
- Met regularly with assigned clients to provide guidance and emotional support throughout their journey through the foster care system.
- Assessed and evaluated the needs of foster care families.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Manager for Battered Women Shelter
YMCA
Toledo, OH
09.1990 - 08.1992
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Compiled socio-psychiatric case histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Visited clients at residence for home study assessments to assist courts with custody decisions.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
- Assisted uninsured and under-insured patients in obtaining medications through grants and community resources.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05.2000
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Unit Administration
- Patient Examination
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Retail Sales Clerk
Stein Mart
04.2015 - 03.2021
RN
Key Benefit Administrators
07.2012 - Current
Home Care Nurse
Community Home Health Services
01.2012 - 07.2013
Director of Nursing
Preferred Home Care
12.2010 - 12.2011
Clinical Manager
Allegiance Home Health Care
05.2004 - 12.2010
RN Hospital
Southfield Agencies
04.2002 - 04.2003
Social Worker - Family Services Coordinator
Community Living Services, INC
08.1992 - 04.2002
Manager for Battered Women Shelter
YMCA
09.1990 - 08.1992
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Kentucky State University
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