Tracina Brown
Springfield,MA
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in school-based health services. Known for implementing health programs that enhance student well-being and academic performance. Effective collaborator and adaptable problem-solver, ensuring supportive and responsive health environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse -RN
Springfield Public Schools
09.2000 - Current
- Developmental Nurse for 3 years for 23 students at Chestnut campus, then became building nurse.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, seizures, sickle cell anemia, and cardiac conditions, cancer, behaviors, ADHD, autism, and developmentally delayed students, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Oversaw health services for school of 1000 students and faculty.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Manage vaccine administration and clinics for students through the school district.
- Case manage incoming students with medical conditions for school district.
- Promote health and wellness in regards to communicable diseases to families.
Float Pool Nurse
Expert Staffing
02.1996 - 03.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple patients in different units and adapting to each unit''s specific protocols.
- Implemented individualized care plans for diverse patient populations, ensuring optimal health outcomes and recovery times.
- Provided education on disease management strategies, self-care techniques, and preventative measures to empower patients in their own healthcare journey.
- Promoted infection control by strictly adhering to hospital guidelines for sterilization, hand hygiene, and isolation precautions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Municiple Hospital
09.1997 - 05.2000
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition and medication side effects.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Elms College
Chicopee, MA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American International College
Springfield, MA05-2000
Diploma - Diploma For Nursing
Baystate School of Nursing
Springfield, MA05-1995
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Care planning
- Family education
- Medication distribution
- Team coordination
- SBIRIT assessment
- SEBS
- Care for Developmentally Delayed Students
- Care for LINKs students
- Care for Life-Skills students
- Complex Problem-solving
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Health screening
- Seizure management
- Direct patient care
- Acute illness recognition
- Health education promotion
- Injury treatment
- Student health assessment
- Allergy management
- Decision-making
- Nutrition counseling
- Hearing and vision screening
- Scoliosis screening
- Epipen administration
- Child health education
- First aid and CPR
- Student care management
- Training staff
Timeline
School Nurse -RN
Springfield Public Schools
09.2000 - Current
Registered Nurse
Municiple Hospital
09.1997 - 05.2000
Float Pool Nurse
Expert Staffing
02.1996 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
Elms College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American International College
Diploma - Diploma For Nursing
Baystate School of Nursing
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