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Tracie Morton

Ft Wayne,IN

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with several years of experience in high-stress environments along with a strong background within several types of healthcare environments. Experienced in providing stellar medical support to clients in various medical settings, administering prescribed medication, and monitoring for changes in patient status. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities in addition to a strong background in effectively fostering positive relationships with others.

Knowledgeable Cardiac Nurse with proven track record of providing compassionate patient care and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to manage patient care plans and ensure adherence to clinical protocols. Exhibits strong communication and critical thinking skills to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Parkview Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
  • Directed day to day nursing operations in Medical/Surgical area with a variety of patient care needs
  • Transferred to Comprehensive Heart Treatment PCU Unit
  • Learned multiple protocols and cardiac drips and care
  • Communicated with MD's, prepared pre op patients and cared for post op patients
  • Updated medical records, tracked laboratory results, monitored closely for changes to medical status and communicated with medical team members to treat patients as needed
  • Completed Continuing Education in preparation for Certification Test in both CV-BC and CHFN
  • Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.

Travel Nurse

Nurses RX
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Directed day to day nursing operations within a variety of medical environment with a concentration on increasing patient satisfaction and overall care levels
  • Oversaw approximately 40 individual cases simultaneously, updated patient medical records, supported patient hygiene needs, and monitored for changes in medical status
  • Utilized superior communication and interpersonal abilities to provide medical guidance regarding hygiene, medication, and treatment plans

Home Health Nurse

Angels Care Home Health
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Cared for patients in a home healthcare setting which included support individuals recently discharged from the hospital and conducting detailed assessments
  • Completed detailed intake procedures, completed OASIS paperwork for individual patients, assessed patient medical needs, and implemented comprehensive patient care plans
  • Maintained a significant knowledge of complex wound care, laboratory draws, Foley catheter insertions, PT/INR testing, and acute/chronic disease management

Nanny

Self-Employed
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Provided medical support to special needs children who had varying degrees of disabilities and required caring for tracheostomy tubes and managing visual/hearing disabilities
  • Monitored children for changes in behavior and/or medical status, cared for infant children, taught sign language to children, and assisted with housekeeping duties

United States Navy
01.2001 - 01.2004

Education

Associate’s Degree - Nursing

Rasmussen College
Ocala, FL
01.2013

Skills

  • Patient Education

  • Patient Assessment

  • Triage

  • Attention to Detail

  • Patient Hygiene Management

  • Cardiac PCU

  • Cardiac Drips

  • Patient Safety

  • Direct Patient Care

  • Medication and IV administration

Affiliations

  • PCNA
  • AAHFN

Certification

  • Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (RN-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Parkview Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current

Travel Nurse

Nurses RX
01.2015 - 01.2021

Home Health Nurse

Angels Care Home Health
01.2013 - 01.2015

Nanny

Self-Employed
01.2005 - 01.2007

United States Navy
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (RN-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Associate’s Degree - Nursing

Rasmussen College
Tracie Morton