Tracy Bicknell
Callaway,MD
Summary
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.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Implements infection control measures, maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
- Maintains a positive, patient-centered culture by modeling exceptional nursing care and reinforcing the value of empathy, compassion, and professionalism among team members.
- Reduces hospital readmissions among dialysis patients by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support.
- Advocates for and strives to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Administers medications and treatments to patients and monitors responses.
Charge Nurse
US Renal Care
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by personalizing care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
09.2012 - 03.2020
- Provided direct patient care for telemetry patients
- Worked closely with and coordinated the treatment of multidisciplinary team members to attain optimal health and continuity of care
- Functioned as a Resource/Charge Nurse managing staff on a busy 30 bed telemetry unit
- Managed and evaluated the care provided by CNA’s/Techs to ensure appropriate and quality care
- Provided education to patients, caregivers, and families to ensure understanding of acute and chronic health problems
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth
11.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed care for a group of patients in an acute rehabilitation hospital with a focus on strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and anoxic brain injuries
- Worked closely with the interdisciplinary team, including the physicians and rehab/therapy services
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families to ensure a seamless transition home following inpatient services
Director of Nursing
Calvert County Nursing Center
08.1999 - 10.2007
- Provided leadership and oversight of all aspects of nursing care in a 149-bed skilled nursing and long term care facility
- Significantly improved quality measures and survey scores during tenure
- Managed approximately 120 staff to ensure safe staffing levels at all times
- Responsible for the facilities Infection Control, Employee Health, and Quality Assurance programs
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
08.1997 - 08.1999
- Provided direct patient care on a 42-bed skilled nursing unit
- Conducted focus, as well as head to toe assessments, and took appropriate action for any change in status/condition
- Initiated, evaluated, and updated Plans of Care for each resident to ensure each measure was individualized, measureable, and appropriate
Education
Associates in Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD06.1998
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Bill Willis Skills Center
Tahlequah, OK02.1993
Skills
- Decision-making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Compassionate and caring
- Documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing expertise
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Virginia #0001216990
- American Heart Association - BLS/AED Certification
- CDC - Infection Control Certification
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
US Renal Care
10.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
09.2012 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth
11.2008 - 01.2012
Director of Nursing
Calvert County Nursing Center
08.1999 - 10.2007
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
08.1997 - 08.1999
Associates in Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Bill Willis Skills Center