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Education
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Certification
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Tracy Canak MSN, RN

Tracy Canak MSN, RN

Indio,CA
Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.

Summary

Experienced nursing professional with a 25-year track record in delivering exceptional patient care. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Specialized in expert clinical assessment, care plan development, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and showcasing strong leadership and communication skills. Proven ability to lead teams and develop staff initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction. Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in promoting the nursing profession, acting as a transformational leader to empower individual's to meet their potential, and ensuring efficient workflow. Skilled in mentoring students and staff members, facilitating communication among medical staff, and maintaining accurate patient records. Demonstrates a strong ability to implement and oversee clinical protocols, ensuring compliance with organizational policy and professional guidelines. Committed to delivering high-quality results while prioritizing patient-centered care and a culture of safety. Dedicated to promoting the nursing profession by maximizing individual potential and optimizing outcomes and opportunities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
3
3

National Certifications; RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS

Work History

CLINICAL COORDINATOR LDRP

Eisenhower Health
08.2022 - Current
    • Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities in a rapidly changing environment of care.
    • Mentored clinical staff members to embrace and adapt clinical practices/processes to comply with professional guidelines, organizational policies, and support optimal outcomes.
    • Upheld policies, guidelines and quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
    • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
    • Established and maintained effective communication with care team, patients, and support persons to promote high quality patient care.
    • Demonstrated understanding of adult learning needs and preferences in providing education to both staff and patients to improve understanding, compliance, and outcomes.
    • Demonstrated and promoted commitment to ethical principles of the professional nursing role as advocate, educator, and ambassador of the promotion of health.

LABOR & DELIVERY TRAVEL RN

Aya Healthcare
10.2018 - 08.2022
  • Contracts as follows:
  • Riverside County Medical Center, Riverside, CA (11/2018-5/2019)
  • UCSD Jacobs Medical Center, San Diego, CA (11/2019- 5/2020)
  • Swedish Medical Center-Issaquah, Issaquah, WA (6/2020-9/2020)
  • Maine General Health, Augusta, ME (9/2020-12/30/2020)
  • St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine (1/1/2021-7/15/2021)
  • Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA (8/2/21-8/2022)

TRAVEL RN- LABOR & DELIVERY

AdvantageRN
10.2015 - 11.2019
  • Contracts as Follows:
  • Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, Matthews, NC (10/2015-5/2016 and 01/2017-5/2017)
  • Novant Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, NC (10/2016-1/2017)
  • Novant Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC (10/2018-5/2018)
  • St. Mary's Medical Center, Lewiston, ME (5/2017-10/2017)
  • Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha, WI (5/2016-10/2016 and 5/2018-10/2018 and 5/2019-11/2019)
  • Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME (6/2015-10/2015)

REGISTERED NURSE

Maine General Medical Center
07.2006 - 05.2014
  • Maternal Child Health Unit Staff RN (June 2008-June 2012 and July 2013-June 2015)
  • Endoscopy Staff RN (June 2012-July 2013)
  • Flex Care Team RN - Registered Nurse for following units/departments: LDRP, Homecare, Med-Tele (Jul 2004-May 2008)

MED-SURG TELEMETRY RN

VAMC Togus
09.2002 - 02.2004

BIRTHING CENTER RN

Parkview Memorial Hospital
08.2000 - 09.2002

LABOR AND DELIVERY RN

Colorado River Med. Center
01.2000 - 07.2000

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Western Governors University- College of Health Professions
11.2023

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -

University of Southern Maine College of Nursing
12.1999

Skills

  • Leadership and supervision of RN, LVN, CPT, and support staff
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Supervision, mentoring, and directing patient-centered nursing care
  • Verification, administration, and documentation of nursing care
  • Collaborative development of individualized care plans
  • Develop, deliver, and assess the individualized educational needs of staff and patients/support systems
  • Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams
  • Advocacy for professional standards
  • Management of complex patient care needs
  • Proven Team Leader of Quality Improvement Initiatives
  • Clinical decision making
  • Staff development

Certification

  • RNC-OB
  • C-EFM
  • C-ONQS
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NRP
  • S.T.A.B.L.E
  • AWHONN advanced EFM

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 25 interdisciplinary healthcare staff.
  • Achieved >50% improvement in unit-wide HCAPPS scores by developing and implementing nursing competencies to increase patient education and assessment for patient medication communication.
  • Served as Chair of Unit-Based Council, leading and supporting shared governance and evidence-based practice improvements.
  • Demonstrated commitment to life long learning and professional development by achieving 3 national certifications in my area of clinical practice in past 3 years.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses

Software

Epic

MS Word

PowerPoint

Centricity Perinatal

Interests

Travel

Health & Wellness

Timeline

CLINICAL COORDINATOR LDRP - Eisenhower Health
08.2022 - Current
LABOR & DELIVERY TRAVEL RN - Aya Healthcare
10.2018 - 08.2022
TRAVEL RN- LABOR & DELIVERY - AdvantageRN
10.2015 - 11.2019
REGISTERED NURSE - Maine General Medical Center
07.2006 - 05.2014
MED-SURG TELEMETRY RN - VAMC Togus
09.2002 - 02.2004
BIRTHING CENTER RN - Parkview Memorial Hospital
08.2000 - 09.2002
LABOR AND DELIVERY RN - Colorado River Med. Center
01.2000 - 07.2000
Western Governors University- College of Health Professions - MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
University of Southern Maine College of Nursing - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING,