TRACY FAZIO
Middleburg Hts,OH
Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused RN with 28 years of experience working in multiple outpatient settings. Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in a fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Metro Health Medical Center Middleburg Hts. Express Care
04.2018 - Current
- Provide nursing care with a team of healthcare providers including medical assistants, nurse practitioners, physicians and ancillary department staff
- The clinic is open 7am to 7pm M-F and 8 hours on Saturday and 4 hours on Sunday
- Fast paced with moderate to high patient volumes daily with non-acute to acute injuries or illnesses
- RN’s duties include assessing patients and provide necessary interventions such as medications, first aid, application of orthopedic devices, inserting IVs for CT studies and hydration/ medications when ordered
- Assume duties of charge nurse when assigned
- This includes daily schedules, breaks and assignments, ordering medications and supplies and addressing any issues that might arise in the department
- Other duties include: Covid PCR swabbing, administering immunizations, applying multiple types of orthopedic splints and complex dressing changes, suture/staple removal.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in patient's condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse/ Preceptor
Metro Health Medical Center Emergency Department/ Level I Trauma Center
07.2007 - 04.2018
- Provide nursing care within Level I trauma at Cleveland's only Level I Trauma Center
- Able to function in multiple nursing roles within the department, including clinical nurse, charge nurse and preceptor
- Member of the Scheduling Committee and scheduler for 90+ nurses 2013-2016.
Clinical Nurse/PRN
Metro Health Medical Center Middleburg Hts. Express Care
2014 - 2016
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
Education Coordinator/Charge Nurse/Preceptor/Staff Nurse/ Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary/Registration
Southwest General Health Center Emergency Department
10.1996 - 06.2007
- Worked in the ER in various nursing and non-nursing positions
- Education Coordinator was the last position held
- Responsible for the orientation of nurses and medics in the ER
- Also, responsible for ongoing education within the Department for nurses, paramedics, and nursing assistants.
- Directly cared for patients for at least 160 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
Staff Nurse
St. John's Westshore Emergency Department
01.2002 - 03.2004
- Worked as a prn staff nurse in the ED.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Cleveland, OH01.2023
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Fairview Hospital School of Nursing
Cleveland, OH06.1996
Associates of Science Degree -
Cuyahoga Community College
Parma, OH06.1996
Skills
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- Multi-tasking ability
- Patient advocate
- Strong observation, assessment, and prioritization skills
- Calm under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient and family education
- Mentor
- Care Coordination
- Quality Improvement
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) 2014 to present
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) 2015 to 2022
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) 1998 to 2018
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) 1997 to 2021
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) 1997 to 2020
- Basic Life Support 1993 to present
Phone
4402432356, 4405522892
Timeline
Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Metro Health Medical Center Middleburg Hts. Express Care
04.2018 - Current
Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse/ Preceptor
Metro Health Medical Center Emergency Department/ Level I Trauma Center
07.2007 - 04.2018
Staff Nurse
St. John's Westshore Emergency Department
01.2002 - 03.2004
Education Coordinator/Charge Nurse/Preceptor/Staff Nurse/ Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary/Registration
Southwest General Health Center Emergency Department
10.1996 - 06.2007
Clinical Nurse/PRN
Metro Health Medical Center Middleburg Hts. Express Care
2014 - 2016
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Fairview Hospital School of Nursing
Associates of Science Degree -
Cuyahoga Community College
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