Tracy Dean
Green Cove Springs,United States
Summary
Experienced Labor and Delivery Nurse delivering compassionate patient care and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in managing care plans and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities contribute to enhancing the overall quality of care provided. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. A reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Educator, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Newborn Care Specialist
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborate with Obstetrical, Family Medicine, and Pediatric Staff to provide optimal safe evidence based multidisciplinary patient center care
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Increased collaboration among nursing staff, promoting shared decision-making and improved patient outcomes through targeted educational initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Served as a subject matter expert in clinical practice areas, offering specialized instruction to enhance skill sets among nurses.
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Reduced knowledge gaps by creating customized training plans that addressed specific needs within the nursing team.
- Improved patient safety by designing and conducting simulation exercises that strengthened nurses'' critical thinking skills.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, and workshops.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/ Nursery
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
08.2020 - 11.2024
- Manage a 5-bed Labor Delivery and Recovery, 2-Operating Rooms, 1-bed PACU and 4-bed Triage Unit with approximately 65 deliveries and 175 ambulatory visits monthly
- Collaborate with Obstetrical, Family Medicine, and Pediatric Staff to provide optimal safe evidence based multidisciplinary patient center care
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program manager facilitates the maintenance of NRP certification required by 130 perinatal staff across several departments and several disciplinaries
- Oversee 7 NRP instructors who have certified 20 staff members in NRP
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
Obstetrics Gynecology Clinic Department Head/Clinic Nurse
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Expertly managed sixteen staff in daily clinic activities and oversaw completion of 5950 encounters with 90% patient satisfaction rate
- Diligently identified process improvement opportunities to enhance delivery of care and staff collaboration
- Navy Nursing Strategic Goals ambassador, provided 30 education hours on Shared Governance and Navy Nursing Professional Practice Model to NEC
- Established outline for future Nurse Practice Council and Unit Practice Councils, promoting core principles of today's Navy nursing and more cohesive nursing community
- Designed and distributed command Nurse Newsletter, highlighting Nursing accomplishments and contributing to command morale
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and success.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Managed department budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact on organization mission goals.
Infection Preventionist
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Routinely performs Infection Control Risk Assessments for new construction and renovation projects
- Meets with OPMAN and construction contractors to devise the best approach to maintaining a safe clinical environment while continuing to upgrade facility capabilities
- Spearheaded the 2018 Infection Prevention Awareness Week creating and executing 10 interactive events with 221 participating military and civilian staff members increasing infection prevention education
Patient Safety Reporting Manager
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Demonstrated an elevated level of administration and operational leadership as Interim Patient Safety Specialist
- Managed the NHCOH Joint Patient Safety Reporting system processing over 130 Patient Safety Reports and clearing 110 PSRs decreasing active PSRs by 85%
- As part of Navy wide initiative, performed an extensive historical review of 114 records identifying at risk patients ensuring they have received notification of previous positive Fecal Occult Blood test
- Identified 43 individuals who needed notification and given the opportunity for further colon cancer screening
- Audited 319 charts and devoted 120-man hours from April 2018 to Sep 2018 monitoring adherence to Joint Commission Standards
- Initiated 34 patient safety reports and notified 40 staff members of discrepancies in documentation of universal protocol and critical lab notifications
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/ Nursery
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided direct nursing care on 4 labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum rooms, 2 bed nursery, 2 bed triage room and 2 operating room unit
- Average deliveries 15- 30 monthly with fluctuating number of triages
- Collateral duties include code purple command coordinator, and code blue unit representative from Sep 2017- Jan 2018
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Acute Care Nursery
United States Naval Hospital, Yokosuka JA
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Provided direct nursing care on a 4 labor bed, 7 postpartum beds, 3 bed acute care nursery, and 2 operating room unit
- Average deliveries totaled 40-60 monthly with over 100 triage visits monthly
- Collateral duties included point of care testing representative, code purple command coordinator, patient safety representative, perinatal advisory board co-chair
- Created concept, co-developed, and implemented newborn fundamentals course, providing training to 27 staff members
- Team leader for process improvement project for improving cesarean section outcomes and decreased medication errors
- As USNH Code Purple Coordinator coordinated and conducted eight quarterly purple code drills, assisted with writing the command’s purple code instruction
- Cross trained with multiple departments and developed realistic obstetric emergency scenarios to improve response times and efficiency
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Provided direct patient care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients
- Average deliveries totaled 350-425 monthly with over 1000 triage visits monthly
- Circulated through operating room and PACU averaging 100 cesarean deliveries monthly
- As staff nurse supervised 3 paraprofessionals
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Postpartum/ Complicated OB/Gyn Surgical
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA
01.2011 - 12.2012
- As charge nurse supervised 15 staff members per shift
- Oriented junior nurses, paraprofessionals, and medical enlisted commissioning program students
- Provided direct nursing care on a 49 postpartum bed, and 15 bed complicated OB/GYN unit
- Tracked and organized training records as the unit’s assistant training officer
- Ensured staff-maintained certifications and were compliant with training requirements
- Participated in an eight-week Nurse Graduate program gaining valuable experience in the Internal Medicine, Medical/Surgical, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Orthopedics units
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia08.2010
Bachelors of Science - Recombinant Genetics
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky05.1999
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Clinical education
- Teaching strategies
- Regulatory guidelines
- Simulation training
- Medical demonstrations
- Mentoring proficiency
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Florida Registered Nursing License, RN9547633
- BLS
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- National Certification Corporation Certified Inpatient Obstetric Nursing
Degree
BSN
Personal Information
Title: Lieutenant Commander Grade Nurse Corps United States Navy
Awards
- Navy Commendation Medal
- Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal - 2 awards
- Good Conduct Medal - 2 awards
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- National Defense Medal
- Overseas Ribbon
- Flag Letter of Commendation
Nursingspecialty
Maternal Child Health Nursing 1920S, 69L
Accomplishments
- During her 4 years as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) instructor LCDR Dean has certified over 130 staff members in 50 NRP classes to maintain DHA required training to provide neonatal care. As NRP instructor coordinator, LCDR has facilitated the training of 80 Family Practice residents and retrained 130 perinatal staff on the 8th edition changes of NRP. As NRP Instructor mentor, LCDR Dean has trained 6 NRP instructors to continue with the command mission of setting the standard.
Languages
English
Timeline
Nurse Educator, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Newborn Care Specialist
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
07.2023 - 11.2024
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/ Nursery
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
08.2020 - 11.2024
Obstetrics Gynecology Clinic Department Head/Clinic Nurse
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor
04.2019 - 07.2020
Infection Preventionist
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor
10.2018 - 04.2019
Patient Safety Reporting Manager
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor
04.2018 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/ Nursery
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor
06.2017 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Acute Care Nursery
United States Naval Hospital, Yokosuka JA
04.2014 - 05.2017
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA
01.2013 - 03.2014
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Postpartum/ Complicated OB/Gyn Surgical
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth VA
01.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelors of Science - Recombinant Genetics
Western Kentucky University
- Florida Registered Nursing License, RN9547633
- BLS
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- National Certification Corporation Certified Inpatient Obstetric Nursing
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
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