Tracy Howdeshell

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Coordinated medication regimens with the patient, physician, & insurance company.
• Filled weekly medication boxes for patients of Four County, Wynnfield Crossing (assisted-independent living), and community patients. Part of this was to obtain correct prescription info and educate patients on medication regimens.
• Performed Clia waved blood tests and follow up education based on results.
• Coordinated vaccination clinics and administered vaccines.
• Assisted patients with DME based on assessment needs.
• Home oxygen set up and follow up.
• Filled prescriptions based on MD orders.
• Maintained inventory and ordered supplies accordingly.

Woodlawn Hospital staff nurse on the medical-surgical floor: provided direct patient care.

Fulton County Health Dept as Nurse Care Coordinator: visited new moms and babies at home, assessed for needs and coordinated appropriate referrals. Also filled in for CHD nurse in the weekly vaccination clinic.

Fulton County Medical Clinic as staff nurse for family practitioners and as the office surgical nurse for vascular surgeon. Screened patients, assessed vitals, assisted in office procedures, scheduled hospital surgeries, and provided patient education.

Life Care Center & Hickory Creek as LTC staff nurse: provided direct patient care, advocate for patients.