Tracy Cowell
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dynamic board certified Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Bluestone Physician Services, excelling in interprofessional collaboration, preventive care and managing multiple chronic diseases simultaneously. Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Bluestone Physician Services
07.2022 - Current
- Provide primary care services to geriatric patients in their assisted living and memory care facilities. Responsibilities include obtaining thorough history and physical exam, ordering and interpreting pertinent diagnostic data, formulating differential diagnoses, managing multiple chronic medical conditions and developing/implementing treatment plan with respect to patient goals of care.
- Collaborate with physicians/nurse practitioners/physician assistants and lead a team of nurses, social workers, behavioral health specialists, case managers and schedulers.
- Perform various procedures including cortisone knee/shoulder/hip injections, cryotherapy, cerumen impaction irrigation, suture/staple removal, and wound care management.
- Discuss goals of care with patients and their families to ensure high quality of life.
Registered Nurse
Allina Health
01.2016 - 07.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MNMaster of Science - Nurse Practitioner
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MNMaster of Science - Health Care Administration
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KSBachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KSSkills
- Ability to facilitate provider-patient communication that allows for honest and genuine discussions regarding how to best achieve patients' personal healthcare goals
- Exceptional work ethic, leadership, attention to detail and organization
- Procedural experience that provides a great foundation for learning new procedures with high quality care
Certification
Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
DEA License
BLS, American Heart Association
ACLS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Bluestone Physician Services
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Allina Health
01.2016 - 07.2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
St. Catherine University
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
St. Catherine University
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
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