TRACY FARESE
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Passionate and dedicated nurse with over 30 years of healthcare experience in a variety of healthcare settings, including ambulatory surgery, family practice, case management, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, home health and floor nursing. Vast experience dealing with a broad range of medical conditions. Bringing forth the ability to thoroughly and accurately assess the health of patients and coordinate the proper treatment programs for optimal health moving forward. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure patients receive the highest level of care available to them.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Flagler Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promotes a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Care for patients in Pre-op and PACU setting.
STAFF NURSE, Ambulatory Surgery
Southpoint Surgery Center
11.2022 - Current
- Provides exemplary pre operative care to patients
- Educate patients regarding pre operative and post operative care
- Follow plan of care to ensure best possible outcome for patients.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
STAFF NURSE, Same Day Surgery & Family Health Center
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2002 - 06.2022
- Excellent intravenous skills
- Experience with Pre Admission Testing and gathering a comprehensive medical history from surgical patients
- Participate in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care
- Mentor to many team members guiding them to work effectively and independently
- Provides exemplary care to patients birth-18 years of age while working closely with the Pediatrician in the Family Clinic
- Administer vaccinations, intramuscular antibiotics, and flu shots while communicating with parents to ensure treatment plans are understood
- Proficient in EPIC.
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (Contract)
Schering Plough Pharmaceutical
09.2001 - 01.2002
- Collaborated with physicians to care for patients who were prescribed new drug therapy for Hepatitis C
- Educated patients to reconstitute and self administer intramuscular drug therapy
- Monitored and communicated with patients regarding disease process and side effect management
- Coordinated services with medical and office staff to improve patient satisfaction and engagement
- Plan and supervise community outreach when necessary.
CASE MANAGER
Interim Healthcare Corporate
02.2000 - 02.2001
- Case manager for over 500 patients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
- Gather data, compiled information and transmitted reports to Pharmaceutical Company
- Provide teaching to patients regarding disease process, management of drug therapy side effects and medication compliance
- Trained new team members in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Advocate for patients by identifying barriers to achieving optimal effectiveness of drug therapy.
STAFF HOME HEALTH NURSE
Interim Healthcare
09.1992 - 03.1999
- Coordinate interdisciplinary approach to support continuity of care for adult and pediatric patients
- Case managed and maintained all documentation in accordance to federal statutes and company procedures
- Educate patients and families on disease management and medication compliance to ensure no hospital readmission occur
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance safe discharge planning
- Assess home safety and health risks to patients
- Supervised and educated LVNs and HHA for patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL07.1992
Skills
- Dependable
- Organized
- Self motivated
- Willing to learn
- Problem-solving
- Able to multitask
- Documentation
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- RN | Registered Nurse, Florida, 04/2023
- ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 01/2026
- BLS | Basic Life Support, 01/2026
- BOARD CERTIFIED Gerontological Nursing, 03/2027
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Flagler Hospital
04.2023 - Current
STAFF NURSE, Ambulatory Surgery
Southpoint Surgery Center
11.2022 - Current
STAFF NURSE, Same Day Surgery & Family Health Center
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2002 - 06.2022
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (Contract)
Schering Plough Pharmaceutical
09.2001 - 01.2002
CASE MANAGER
Interim Healthcare Corporate
02.2000 - 02.2001
STAFF HOME HEALTH NURSE
Interim Healthcare
09.1992 - 03.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
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