Tracy Kaniuka
Desert Hot Springs,USA
Summary
Diligent Nurse Leader with background in acute care, home care, and skilled nursing offering valuable experience in patient care and clinical procedures. Successfully contributed to patient recovery and enhanced care protocols. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and compassionate communication.
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Proven ability to manage and oversee nursing departments, ensuring high standards of patient care and efficient operations. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Expertise in staff training, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Supervisor
Eisenhower Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with administration to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Fostered a positive work culture by recognizing employee achievements and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Contributed to successful accreditation reviews with thorough preparation efforts focused on documentation completeness.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified tele/observation personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of clinical practices, identifying areas for quality improvement.
- Supervised a team of 14 nurses and 6 CNAs delegating tasks effectively to ensure efficient shift operations and quality patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN Clinical Manager
Regional Hospital of Scranton
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nurses and nursing assistants on a 48-bed Telemetry-Observation Unit.
- Conduct orientation for new hires, including paperwork, scheduling, payroll, and pair with a preceptor.
- Conduct patient experience rounds through personal contact to address concerns and compliments.
- Completes staff schedules and payroll. Coordinate with staff to sustain sufficient staffing needs daily.
- Through positive leadership and teamwork, I was able to increase employee morale and greatly improve the overall Press Ganey score for the unit.
- Conduct Interdisciplinary team meetings daily.
RN
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments, including cardiac drips, accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Analyzed telemetry data in real time, identifying arrhythmias, ST-segment changes, and other cardiac abnormalities.
- Responded promptly to telemetry alarms, assessing patients and initiating appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
BAYADA Pediatrics
12.2013 - 06.2019
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Improved patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assisting with daily living activities.
- Built strong relationships with patients and their families through clear communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in tracheostomy care, including suctioning, dressing changes, and inner cannula management.
- Trained in responding to and managing tracheostomy emergencies, such as accidental decannulation or obstruction.
- Educated and trained new hires on tracheostomy care techniques, along with the specifics of home-care for neurologically impaired pediatric patients.
Education
Master's degree - Nursing Administration
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Phoenix, AZ08.2025
RN/BSN - Nursing
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH03.2022
Associate - RN
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA05.2019
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient monitoring
- Medical Surgical/Telemetry/Observation
- CPR Certified - 10 years
- Trach/Vent - 5 years
- Nurse management
- Home Health
- SNF/Long term care - 6 years
- Geriatrics
- Cerner/Epic
- Substance Use Disorders - 2 years
- Acute Care
- Venipuncture
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Charge experience
- ACLS
- Laboratory Experience
- IV Therapy - 10 years
- Care plans
- Home health
- Supervising experience - 5 years
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Precepting
- Professional bedside manner
- Wound care
- Diabetes management
- Hospice care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Performing ekgs
- Lab result interpretation
- Stroke care
Certification
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification March 2024 to March 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) January 2024 to January 2026
- LVN
Timeline
RN Clinical Supervisor
Eisenhower Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 06.2023
RN Clinical Manager
Regional Hospital of Scranton
05.2021 - 01.2022
RN
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
BAYADA Pediatrics
12.2013 - 06.2019
RN/BSN - Nursing
Ohio University-Main Campus
Associate - RN
Luzerne County Community College
Master's degree - Nursing Administration
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Awards
Clinical Preceptor November 2015 6 CEU hours. Train new nurses in home care setting.
Additional information
Advanced Stroke Life Support. 8 CEU 7/2024
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