Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Education and Training
Timeline
Generic

TRACY HOWARD

Leesburg,OH

Summary

To obtain the position of a Registered Nurse in a competitive healthcare facility where my vast experience and skills will be utilized, and my deep passion in providing safe, effective and efficient nursing care to patients will be embraced.

Excellent people skills, Self-motivated, strong work ethic, dependable, compassionate, strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, professional, and the willingness to learn. As a Registered nurse it is my goal and passion to provide high quality compassionate patient care, promote health and wellness, prevent illness, and support patients and their families through various health challenges and recovery processes.

Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, On-Call

Queen City Hospice
10.2022 - Current
  • Providing comfort care to patients at the end of life, emotional support for patients and their families, care coordination, patient education, monitoring patients for trending decline, documentation and support after death
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
  • Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.

Licensed Practical Nurse, On-Call

Hospice of Dayton
01.2018 - 03.2022
  • Providing comfort care to patients at the end of life, emotional support for patients and their families, care coordination, patient education, monitoring patients for trending decline, documentation and support after death
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.

Springboro Pediatrics
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provided the best quality care to pediatric patients in an office setting
  • Providing routine check-ups, administering vaccinations, recording medical history, monitoring growth and development, patient education, support and comfort, documentation and communication

Licensed Practical Nurse

Springboro Pediatrics
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Performed physical assessments including growth measurements and developmental screenings.
  • Utilized electronic health records (EHR) to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
  • Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and medical procedures in the pediatric unit.
  • Assisted pediatricians during examinations and medical procedures, providing support and expertise.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2025

Associate Degree - Nursing

Hondros College of Nursing
09.2024

Licensed Practical Nursing -

Fortis College of Nursing
03.2017

Skills

  • Medical assessment
  • Pain control
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Patient care plans
  • Patient needs assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient evaluation
  • Emotional support
  • Care planning
  • Symptom control
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Clinical assessment
  • Family education
  • Hospice care
  • Emergency response
  • Admissions support
  • End-of-life care
  • Advanced care planning
  • Clinical judgment
  • EKG interpretation
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient assessments

Education and Training

true

Timeline

Registered Nurse, On-Call

Queen City Hospice
10.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse, On-Call

Hospice of Dayton
01.2018 - 03.2022

Springboro Pediatrics
03.2017 - 01.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Springboro Pediatrics
09.2016 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science -

Western Governors University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Hondros College of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nursing -

Fortis College of Nursing
TRACY HOWARD