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Tracie McCreless

Registered Nurse
Decatur,AL

Summary

Hardworking OB staff registered nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment with more than 10 years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Decatur Morgan Hospital
10.2016 - Current
  • Streamlined communication between patients, family members, and healthcare providers to maintain a supportive environment during labor and delivery.
  • Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as epidurals, episiotomies, and cesarean sections.
  • Served as a preceptor for new hires or student nurses, fostering their competence in labor and delivery care through hands-on training experiences.
  • Collaborated with social workers, mental health professionals, and other community resources to address the psychosocial needs of at-risk patients during their pregnancy or postpartum period.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Cullman Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 01.2008
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Bevill State Community College
Jasper, AL

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05.1997

High School Diploma -

Crawfordsville High School
Crawfordsville, IN
05.2001 -

Skills

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Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Decatur Morgan Hospital
10.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Cullman Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

Crawfordsville High School
05.2001 -

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Bevill State Community College

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Indiana University Bloomington
Tracie McCrelessRegistered Nurse