Tracy Coates
Hixton
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
05.2024 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Marshfield Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
USA Health University Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Black River Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 06.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Meadowbrook Nursing Home
06.2012 - 06.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Ministry Health
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mid State Technical College
05.2013
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Patient and Family Education
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
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
Ministry Health
07.2013 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse
Meadowbrook Nursing Home
06.2012 - 06.2021
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mid State Technical College
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