Tracy Dennis
League City
Summary
Registered Nurse with a robust background in office, neonatal, medical-surgical, and school nursing. Competent in medical assessment and health screening, coupled with a profound capacity for compassion and empathy. Excelled in patient management, enhancing recovery outcomes and patient education. Demonstrated excellence in care and privacy adherence. A hard worker with a true passion for others.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
St. Mary,s Catholic School
League City, TX
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw health services for students and faculty.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing, vision, scoliosis and acanthosis nigricans evaluations.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping students regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming students and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Office Registered Nurse
Smith Medical Clinic
Channelview, TX
10.2010 - 09.2019
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
NICU Registered Nurse
East Houston Regional Medical Center
Houston Tx
02.2004 - 03.2007
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonatal patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
East Houston Regional Medical Center
Houston Tx
01.2003 - 02.2004
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Office Assistant
Smith Medical Clinic
Channelview, TX
06.1994 - 01.2003
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Accounts Receivable
- Filing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX12-2002
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient management
- Emotional awareness
- Compassion and empathy
- Personal care needs
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Discharge coordination
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Health screening
Timeline
School Nurse
St. Mary,s Catholic School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Office Registered Nurse
Smith Medical Clinic
10.2010 - 09.2019
NICU Registered Nurse
East Houston Regional Medical Center
02.2004 - 03.2007
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
East Houston Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 02.2004
Office Assistant
Smith Medical Clinic
06.1994 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
University of Houston
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College