TRACY COLLINS
Middleburg,FL
Summary
Assistant Director of Nursing with expertise in overseeing daily operations and managing clinical teams to ensure exceptional patient care. Proven leadership in implementing nursing standards and enhancing team collaboration for improved patient satisfaction. Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in care plan coordination, infection control, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and staff training.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADON
WESTSIDE OAKS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Jacksonville, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated interdisciplinary resident care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring safety for all residents.
- Evaluated patient needs and adjusted care strategies to meet evolving requirements.
- Maintained accurate medical records, adhering to documentation standards.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements and facility policies.
- Facilitated communication among families, residents, and healthcare providers to strengthen collaboration.
- Led monthly nursing staff meetings to review policy changes and care standards.
- Identified departmental improvement areas and developed actionable implementation plans.
Director of Nursing
UNITI MED AGENCY
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Completed daily duties with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved customer issues swiftly, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
- Identified and addressed customer needs promptly.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to achieve objectives and tackle product-related challenges.
- Engaged customers in conversation using strong interpersonal skills.
Travel Nurse
Isle Health & Rehabilitation Center
Fleming Island, Florida
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and care plans.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations.
- Monitored patient responses after medication administration for effective care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance comprehensive patient care.
- Performed wound dressing changes and implemented infection control measures.
- Coordinated daily care activities with charge nurse and nursing staff.
- Executed physician orders for tests and medication administration accurately.
- Delivered direct nursing care, including IV therapy and wound care.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation
DeLand, Florida
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to establish best practices for patient care delivery.
- Enhanced patient care strategies and protocols in coordination with healthcare teams.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, and staff members.
- Provided guidance on clinical practice standards to department supervisors.
- Facilitated continuing education programs to support professional development for nurses.
Assistant Director of Nursing
WOODLAND GROVE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
Jacksonville, FL
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in developing training programs for new nursing staff and ongoing education.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care strategies and protocols.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain high standards of nursing practice.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff, physicians, and administration for effective operations.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for nurses through continuing education programs.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Unit Manager
Terrace Of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Oversaw resident care plans to ensure regulatory compliance and quality treatment.
- Coordinated schedules to enhance workforce efficiency and coverage across all shifts.
- Facilitated effective communication among residents, families, and staff for optimal care coordination.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to staff members, fostering professional growth.
- Mentored nursing staff while establishing unit goals and standards for performance.
- Developed educational objectives to improve staff competencies in safety and quality measures.
- Managed a team of 15 employees, ensuring high productivity and engagement levels.
RN Supervisor
Cypress Village
Jacksonville, Florida
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient care quality through routine audits and assessments.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
RN Staff Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
North Kansas City, Missouri
08.1998 - 09.2018
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician prescriptions.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided immediate care to critically ill patients in high-pressure environments.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation of patient information.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseloads in busy emergency room settings.
- Coordinated efficient admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
- Responded swiftly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Park University
Kansas City, MO05-2001
Skills
- Care plan coordination
- Infection control protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Electronic health records management
- Staff training and development
- Patient care supervision
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Care planning and development
- Compliance monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Customer service excellence
- Quality assurance processes
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Team leadership skills
- Problem solving techniques
- Recruitment and hiring practices
- Clinical leadership
Affiliations
- Family
- Motorcycle
- Fishing
- Floating Trips
Certification
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ADON
WESTSIDE OAKS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
06.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
UNITI MED AGENCY
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel Nurse
Isle Health & Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
WOODLAND GROVE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
07.2022 - 05.2023
Unit Manager
Terrace Of Jacksonville
02.2022 - 06.2022
RN Supervisor
Cypress Village
10.2020 - 02.2022
RN Staff Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
08.1998 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Park University
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