Tracy Bridgen
Windsor
Summary
Experienced with developing engaging education and fostering positive learning environments. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. Expertise in classroom management, educational planning, and educational technology.
Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic educational settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Educator, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Henry Ford Hospital
04.2009 - Current
- Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating educational and quality improvement initiatives on the unit in collaboration with CNS.
- Assist in maintaining unit compliance related to regulatory standards/requirements.
- Conduct unit audits, share results with leadership and staff, perform one on one coaching as needed.
- Manage new hire scheduling and orientation plan including scheduled meetings for progress reports.
- Lead unit projects in collaboration with Nurse Manager and CNS.
- Participate in Hospital and System level shared governance councils.
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Henry Ford Hospital
11.2000 - 04.2009
- Provide total care for critically ill patients, prioritizing urgent care needs effectively.
- Developedeffective rapport with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team for seamless patient care coordination.
- Manage ventilator-dependent patients
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the Medical Intensive Care Unit to continuously enhance patient care standards and practices.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain clinical competency and stay current on best practices in critical care nursing.
- Precept and mentor new nursing staff within the Medical Intensive Care Unit, promoting teamwork and fostering professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI05-2009
Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology
Windsor, ON, CA08-1999
Skills
- Educational program development
- Simulation Lab experience
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient Care Optimization
- Healthcare Technology Integration
- Nursing Leadership
- Research
- Crucial Conversations
Certification
- CCRN, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) - 2010 to current
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor, American Heart Association - since 2018, current to 4/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA) - current to 9/2026
Timeline
Unit Educator, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Henry Ford Hospital
04.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Henry Ford Hospital
11.2000 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology