TRACY A HART-BEGLEY
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Fully credentialed LPN with 25+ years experience in the medical field, dedicated to my chosen profession to provide the best possible healthcare to my patients and their families. Relates well to people from a variety of cultures and socio-economic conditions
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Mental Health
Indiana Center For Recovery
Mishawaka, Indiana
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' mental and physical health identifying needs.
- Administered medications, including psychotropic drugs, and monitor patients for therapeutic effects and side effects.
- Managed psychiatric emergencies, de-escalate crises, and provide immediate support to patients experiencing acute distress.
- Ensure patient and staff safety by closely monitoring behavior, identifying escalating situations, and intervening appropriately.
LPN Detox Nurse
LPN, Landmark Recovery
Mishawaka, Indiana
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering medications and monitoring vital signs during detoxification process.
- Provided critical assistance during medical emergencies, utilizing advanced nursing skills and knowledge to stabilize patients in crisis.
- Educated patients on addiction recovery processes, empowering them to take control of their health and wellbeing.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating efficient coordination of care for detox patients.
- Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the detox process.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes for accurate record-keeping and informed decision making.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath
South Bend, IN
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Clear detainee from a medical standpoint prior to acceptance into jail
- Complete comprehensive medical history during intake screening
- Verify/Staff I/M medications according to policy
- Strong analytical skills to easily assess conditions and implement appropriate intervention
- Assist I/M's through drug/alcohol detox
- Provide emergency first aid as needed
- Develop close working relationship with Correctional Officers (CO's)
- Administer/document medications given/refused during medication pass
- Promote therapeutic environment to ensure I/M's are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner
- Perform/document results of laboratory procedures
- Coordinate care with other healthcare personnel
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Elkhart, IN
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Provide total care for bed ridden individual with ALS on a ventilator, with a G-Tube, a tracheotomy and indwelling catheter
- Report any change in condition to Supervisor, patient provider, and spouse
- Kept patient bed sore free throughout my employment
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
Nappanee, Indiana
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for safe and efficient delivery and collection of U.S. Mail
- Sell stamps/supplies and money orders
- Sort route mail and load into personal vehicle
- Interact regularly with customers, answer questions, obtain signature from mail recipient
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veteran's Administration
Mishawaka, Indiana
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Conduct patient interview and obtain medical information
- Administer and document immunizations/injections
- Convey test results and any changes to patients overall care
- Strong analytical skills to easily assess conditions and implement appropriate intervention
- Provide a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere during patient care and treat patients with the utmost care, dignity and respect
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Defense (DoD)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
03.2010 - 03.2018
- Conduct patient interview and obtain medical information
- Administer and document immunization and injections
- Triage and prioritize scheduling of patients that need to be seen
- Convey test results and any changes the Dr made in patients overall care
- Compose accurate notes of telephonic origin via a dedicated line
- Posses strong analytical skills to easily assess conditions and implement appropriate intervention
- Aptitude for developing new skills
- Assist with training newly hired nursing staff
- Volunteered for extra shifts in the ER during time of potential medical crisis
Education
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN12.1996
Skills
- Skilled in conflict resolution and therapeutic engagement
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Honesty and Integrity
- Empathy, patience, and cultural humility
- Teamwork Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient intake
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking in psychiatric emergencies
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress environments
Timeline
LPN, Mental Health
Indiana Center For Recovery
09.2023 - Current
LPN Detox Nurse
LPN, Landmark Recovery
02.2023 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath
02.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
07.2020 - 10.2021
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
07.2019 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veteran's Administration
07.2018 - 11.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Defense (DoD)
03.2010 - 03.2018
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
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