Tracy George
Groesbeck
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at MSSLC, excelling in compassionate care and clinical judgment. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and individualized treatment plans. Strong communicator, fostering trust with patients and families while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Committed to continuous professional development and quality improvement in nursing practices.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
MSSLC
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Type environment.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles to deliver accurate and effective nursing interventions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies for managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take an active role in their health management.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Promoted continuity of care through seamless handovers during shift changes by updating colleagues on pertinent patient information and status updates.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Type floor.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by providing guidance on best practices, hospital procedures, and effective teamwork strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations of patients across various age groups.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
No Degree - LVN
Navarro College
Corsicana, TXNo Degree - Child Development/ Special Persons
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Behavioral health support
- Preventative care
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric care
- Feeding tube management
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Documenting intake
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Caregiving skills
- Patient relationship building
- Patient assessments
- Pain management
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- Family communication
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Transcribing orders
- Preventive care
- Mental health support
- Patient management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient intake
- Quality assurance
- Palliative care
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Health education
- Behavioral assessment
- Maintaining nutrition
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Regulatory requirements
- Indirect patient care
- Chronic disease management
- Educating families
- Cultural competence
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Vocational support
- Tracking symptoms
- State licensed practical nurse
- HIPAA protocols
- Documenting incidents
- Licensed practical nurse
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Caring for wounds
- Tuberculosis testing
- Counting narcotics
- Samples collection
- Charting and recording
- Medical records security
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
CPR certification
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
MSSLC
No Degree - LVN
Navarro College
No Degree - Child Development/ Special Persons
McLennan Community College
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