Tracy Lawver
Basehor
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at The University of Kansas Health System, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven ability to enhance quality improvement initiatives while providing compassionate support. Skilled in electronic medical records and critical thinking, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Coordinator Vascular Access Team
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City
06.2007 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
ER Registered Nurse/Administrative House Supervisor
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Leavenworth
01.2001 - 01.2025
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services in the electronic medical records system.
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding safety standards, infection control protocols and medication administration practices.
- Coordinated transfers between departments within the hospital or outside facilities based on patient needs.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered by physicians or nurse practitioners.
- Assessed and monitored patients' physical and emotional health conditions.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure levels at regular intervals throughout shift hours.
- Provided emotional support to family members during traumatic events in the ER setting.
- Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Initiated basic life support measures when necessary prior to arrival of paramedics.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
- Participated in professional development programs to stay current with advances in emergency nursing practice.
Registered Nurse
Bethany Medical Center
Kansas City
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND05-2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05-1995
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Staff scheduling
- Emergency response support
- Professionalism and ethics
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- BLS
VA-BC
- Vascular Access Board Certified
- PICC line placement
- Ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion
Timeline
Unit Coordinator Vascular Access Team
The University of Kansas Health System
06.2007 - Current
ER Registered Nurse/Administrative House Supervisor
Providence Saint John's Health Center
01.2001 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Bethany Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Mary
Associate of Science - Nursing
Johnson County Community College
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