Tracy Coates
Hixton,Wisconsin
Summary
Results-oriented Registered Nurse skilled in comprehensive patient assessments and care coordination. Proven ability to manage care through effective communication and critical thinking, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and improved health outcomes. Strong advocate for patient rights, fostering trust and understanding throughout the healthcare experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
Omaha, Nebraska
02.2026 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care for effective treatment planning.
- Assessed patient needs and prioritized care based on clinical findings.
- Supported direct patient care across multiple clinical settings and departments.
- Delivered direct patient care across multiple clinical settings and departments, supporting smooth clinical workflow.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions to enhance recovery.
- Improved patient and family understanding of health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Recorded patient information in electronic health records accurately.
- Ensured accurate patient documentation in electronic health records to support continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, California
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings across multiple departments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments consistently.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
Gulfport, Mississippi
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care accordingly.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell, Louisiana
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions that required intervention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, and provided clear discharge instructions and follow-up care to support patient recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify condition changes and promptly notify physicians to ensure timely interventions.
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, ensuring timely physician notification and intervention initiation.
- Prioritized nursing interventions through critical thinking based on patient acuity and individual needs, enhancing patient care effectiveness.
- Managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication, improving patient outcomes in crisis situations.
Registered Nurse
Marshfield Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, contributing to improved patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and coordinate comprehensive treatment plans.
- Managed patient care throughout admission and discharge processes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs and treatment goals of each patient, connecting them to optimal providers and care resources.
Registered Nurse
USA Health University Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated patient care from admission to discharge, ensuring comprehensive support and continuity.
- Executed nursing interventions, including wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection, to meet patient needs.
- Collected and prepared blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for accurate lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care from admission to discharge, facilitating seamless transitions and continuity of care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections while monitoring patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Advocated for patients by effectively communicating care preferences to practitioners, ensuring interventions aligned with treatment goals and addressing insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Black River Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 06.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and coordinated next steps in treatment plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, ensuring interventions aligned with treatment goals and addressing insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to enhance team competency.
Registered Nurse
Meadowbrook Nursing Home
06.2012 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes, monitoring patient responses to ensure effective treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians and nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Updated patient charts with medication data, ensuring accurate records to facilitate optimal patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mid State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI05-2013
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient evaluations
- Care management
- IV medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- IV medication administration
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
05.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Marshfield Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
USA Health University Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Black River Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Meadowbrook Nursing Home
06.2012 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mid State Technical College