Tracy Felman
Williamsville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 25+ years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Skilled in patient education and critical assessments, consistently improving patient satisfaction and outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital
Williamsville, NY
03.1989 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care by assessing needs and developing individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery processes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and post-discharge planning.
- Assessed patient conditions to determine critical care needs and prioritize interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Consistently maintained professional licensure and certifications required for practice as an ER Registered Nurse in various states throughout travel assignments.
- Evaluated patient conditions post-surgery, making critical decisions regarding further interventions or transfers as needed.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Sisters of Charity Hospital
Buffalo, NY
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Implemented best practices for infection control and safety compliance.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
Registered Nurse
Trusted Nurse Staffing
Buffalo, NY
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daemen College
Buffalo, NY05-2010
Associate of Applied Science -
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY01-1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sisters of Charity Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Trusted Nurse Staffing
03.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital
03.1989 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daemen College
Associate of Applied Science -
Erie Community College