Tracy Edelstein DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CLNC
Lake Worth
Summary
Healthcare executive and Certified Legal Nurse Consultant with over 30 years in clinical operations and quality improvement. Demonstrates a track record of enhancing patient safety, achieving successful accreditation outcomes, and transforming clinical environments through evidence-based practices.
Overview
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Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Wellington
2023 - 2026
- Directed clinical operations to ensure adherence to standards of care and regulatory expectations.
- Oversaw preparations for CMS, Joint Commission, and state regulatory surveys, achieving compliance and accreditation.
- Led high reliability journey initiative to enhance operational safety and quality standards organization-wide.
- Implemented initiatives to elevate patient experience, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores.
Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Nursing
Bethesda Hospital East & West
Boynton Beach
2019 - 2023
- Oversaw nursing staff, ensuring compliance with high-quality patient care standards and enhancing overall care delivery.
- Analyzed patient care metrics to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Collaborated with hospital leadership to align nursing strategies with organizational objectives.
- Managed budgetary resources for nursing departments, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Facilitated staff training programs, improving clinical skills and knowledge to elevate patient care quality.
- Investigated incidents and reported findings to bolster protections for patients and staff.
- Assessed staffing levels against projected needs based on census data, providing recommendations.
Interim Regional CNO/Associate VP-Nursing Services
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Scranton
2014 - 2019
- Facilitated strategic planning sessions to align departmental objectives with organizational goals, enhancing overall departmental performance.
- Managed day-to-day operations of multiple departments within the organization.
- Developed training programs to elevate staff competencies and streamline operational efficiency.
- Managed budgets and resource distribution to ensure optimal utilization across departments.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and resource allocation.
- Established quality control standards and monitored implementation to ensure compliance and elevate service quality.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Operations Manager
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville
2011 - 2014
- Proposed innovative solutions to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with care standards for complex cardiac and surgery patients.
- Led initiatives to minimize hospital-acquired infections, including pressure injuries and bloodstream infections.
- Monitored nursing staff performance to maintain adherence to professional standards.
Team Coordinator | Cardiac Acuity Adaptable Unit
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville
2010 - 2011
- Led clinical teams in a cardiac high-acuity adaptable model of care.
- Supported bedside nurses in applying evidence-based practice and maintaining compliance with unit standards.
- Chart reviews consistently done to ensure expected compliance.
Staff RN | Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville
2002 - 2010
- Managed complex medical cardiac and cardiac surgical ICU patients, reinforcing expertise in standards of care and clinical decision-making.
Staff RN | ICU/CCU
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
Sleepy Hollow
1995 - 2001
- Delivered high-acuity care to critically ill cardiac and medical/surgical patients.
- Established deep expertise in hemodynamics, ventilator management, rapid response and code situations.
- Developed strong grounding in documentation standards, medication administration and interdisciplinary communication.
Education
Bachelor Science of Nursing -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Bachelor Science of Nutrition -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Master of Science - Nursing
Pace University
Pleasantville, NYPleasantville, NY
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Patient assessments
- Standards of care analysis
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical operations management
- Strategic planning
- Patient safety
Certification
- Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC)
- Nurse Executive Advanced - Board Certified (NEA-BC)
Membership
- National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants
- American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
- American Nurses Association
- American Organization for Nurse Leaders
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Wellington Regional Medical Center
2023 - 2026
Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Nursing
Bethesda Hospital East & West
2019 - 2023
Interim Regional CNO/Associate VP-Nursing Services
Geisinger Community Medical Center
2014 - 2019
Operations Manager
Geisinger Medical Center
2011 - 2014
Team Coordinator | Cardiac Acuity Adaptable Unit
Geisinger Medical Center
2010 - 2011
Staff RN | Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Geisinger Medical Center
2002 - 2010
Staff RN | ICU/CCU
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
1995 - 2001
Bachelor Science of Nursing -
Syracuse University
Bachelor Science of Nutrition -
Syracuse University
Master of Science - Nursing
Pace University
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Carlow University