Tracie Smith
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy One Medical Center
10.2016 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit and providing direct care.
Occupational Health Nurse
Unity Point Healthcare
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Improved employee health by implementing comprehensive wellness programs and initiatives.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce wellbeing.
- Provided ongoing health education to employees, fostering a culture of wellness and selfcare.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Siouxland Surgery Center
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse
St. Michael's Hospital
03.2008 - 05.2014
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Marty College
Yankton, SD12.2003
High School Diploma -
Yankton High School
Yankton, SD1990
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Diabetes management
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Administering immunizations
- Telemetry monitoring
- Chest pain management
- Physical assessments
- Family Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Infection control measures
Certification
- RN IA License 118557
- Certified BLS Provider
- Mandatory Reporter Adult and Child
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy One Medical Center
10.2016 - 03.2024
Occupational Health Nurse
Unity Point Healthcare
05.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, PACU
Siouxland Surgery Center
05.2014 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
St. Michael's Hospital
03.2008 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Marty College
High School Diploma -
Yankton High School
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