TRACY LANG
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Registered Nurse with 20+ years of medical experience in patient care, medication administration, and treatment plan implementation. Detail-oriented and skilled in routine care and emergency response. Focused on accurate documentation and safe, efficient clinical workflows.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Surgical/Ortho/Medical/Telemetry
MultiCare Health Hospital
Spokane Valley, Washington
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care in MultiCare Health Hospital's acute care units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Assessed patients and documented findings in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and provided discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Maintained infection control standards and implemented sterile bedside procedures to minimize risk of infection.
RN In Home Infusion
WINNFusion
Kennewick, Washington
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed IV pumps, administered medications in accordance with physician orders, and monitored vital signs during infusions.
- Inserted and maintained peripheral IV access to ensure timely and effective infusion therapies.
- Educated patients and families on infusion procedures, side effects, and home care.
- Coordinated care with pharmacists, providers, and clinic staff to optimize patient outcomes during infusion visits.
- Responded to adverse reactions and initiated emergency interventions to safeguard patient health during infusions.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and reactions in electronic health records.
RN-Charge/Staff Nurse-Phase 2 post operative care
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Post Falls, Post alls, Idaho
11.2016 - 01.2022
- Led charge nurse and staff nurse responsibilities, coordinating team efforts and supporting unit operations.
- Delivered bedside care for Northwest Specialty Hospital patients in surgical and inpatient units.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs and documented assessments in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prioritized patient concerns for timely intervention and escalated changes in condition to providers.
- Developed and coordinated comprehensive care plans in collaboration with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff.
- Provided education to patients and families on recovery processes, medication management, and discharge instructions.
- Maintained infection control standards and followed Northwest Specialty Hospital safety policies.
RN-Staff Nurse
Kootenai Health
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
10.2007 - 10.2016
- Advocated for patients and coordinated total care for 4-5 high-acuity patients per shift, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Facilitated patient healing and recovery post-surgery, ensuring comfort and adherence to care plans.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Mentored newly hired RNs and nursing students, offering guidance and support to ensure effective orientation and integration into the team.
- Floated to Ortho/Neuro, Oncology, medical floors, and short-stay units
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA05-2006
Associate of Science - General Education
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA01-2004
Certification Program -
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy
Mission Viejo, CA06-1989
Skills
- JH-AMP advocate
- Wound care/prevention
- Phase 2 Postoperative support
- IV therapy management
- Vital signs assessment
- Infection prevention standards
- Wound vacuum therapy/application
- Aseptic techniques proficiency
- Specimen processing expertise
- Clinical procedure knowledge
- Communication effectiveness
- Collaborative teamwork
- Advocacy for patients
- Coordination of care
- Critical analysis skills
- Prioritization abilities
- Organizational excellence
- High-pressure surgical environment experience
- Mentorship in nursing practice
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
- CMSRN Certified in Medical-Surgical Certification number 2010009464 - 02/1207- Current-Recertification due 2/2027
Washington State-RN Licensure #60031614 11/27
Idaho state - RN Licensure # 36287 11/27
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 12/26
ACLS/PALS Certification 06/23
Timeline
RN - Surgical/Ortho/Medical/Telemetry
MultiCare Health Hospital
04.2022 - Current
RN In Home Infusion
WINNFusion
03.2022 - 11.2024
RN-Charge/Staff Nurse-Phase 2 post operative care
Northwest Specialty Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2022
RN-Staff Nurse
Kootenai Health
10.2007 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount San Antonio College
Associate of Science - General Education
Chaffey College
Certification Program -
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy