Tracy Lee Wasserburger
Gillette,Wyoming
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in neonatal intensive care. Proven ability to manage high-stress environments and deliver top-tier patient care. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic healthcare settings. Skilled in clinical assessment, patient education, and neonatal resuscitation.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
CHI Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving premature infants, ensuring optimal growth and development while minimizing complications.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions on an ongoing basis, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to support optimal patient progress.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, providing input on patient care decisions and advocating for the needs of neonates and their families.
- Developed individualized care plans for neonates with complex medical conditions, working closely with families and healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Implemented advanced life-saving measures during emergent situations, stabilizing critically ill infants prior to transfer.
- Performed neonatal "transfers in" by both air and ground ambulances.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Campbell County Memorial Hospital
12.2009 - Current
- Advanced practice nurse who is working with the pediatric hospitalist program and nursing staff to provide comprehensive and critical care to neonates in the Level II intermediate care and newborn nurseries and infants/pediatrics within scope of practice (up to 2 years of age with pediatric hospitalist program)
- Managed complex cases involving premature infants, ensuring optimal growth and development while minimizing complications.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions on an ongoing basis, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to support optimal patient progress.
- Promoted family-centered care, engaging parents in the decision-making process and addressing their concerns regarding their baby''s health.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Coordinated care for critically ill neonates, collaborating with specialists and advocating for necessary medical interventions.
Adjunct Faculty
University of Wyoming
08.2007 - 01.2015
- Provide instruction and supervision to clinical experiences to nursing students of the accelerated bachelors of nursing program (BRAND) for Maternal/Child Experience
- Curriculum changes with UW to go to simulation model was the reason why this position ceased
Service Line Leader/Maternal Child Unit
Campbell County Memorial Hospital
01.1988 - 01.2009
- Selects, develops, mentors, teaches and counsels a departmental team consistent with nursing practice standards and effective and fair human resource management practices
- Responsible for the management of capital, staffing and operational budgets
- Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of departmental Quality Improvement Program
Staff/Charge Nurse, Postpartum/Gyn Unit- Labor and Delivery Unit
Campbell County Memorial Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Charge Nurse of Post-partum/ Gyn Unit
- Relief Nurse for newborn nursery
- Prenatal Class Instructor
- Served as Preceptor for graduate nurse program
- Served as House Supervisor prn basis
School Nurse, Immunization Clinic Coordinator
Niobrara County School District
01.1984 - 01.1985
- Areas of responsibility included elementary, middle and high schools
- Responsible for State of Wyoming immunization clinic for Niobrara County
- Member of the Wyoming Cancer Society
Charge RN, Rural Hospital
Niobrara County Memorial Hospital
01.1983 - 01.1985
- General nursing duties, which included ER, ICU, CCU, OB and Medical/Surgical areas
- Served as on-call personnel for all obstetrical patients
Education
Certificate Degree - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina12.2008
Masters Degree - Nursing Education
University of Mary
Bismarck, North Dakota11.2004
Bachelor Degree - Science
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming05.1998
Diploma Degree - Nursing
University of Nebraska- Medical Center
Scottsbluff, Nebraska05.1983
Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Neonatal transport
- Neonatal stabilization
- Nutritional support
- Premature infant care
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
- Wyoming Registered Nurse License, Current
- Wyoming Advanced Practice Nurse Designation, Current
- Nebraska Registered Nurse License, Current
- Nebraska Advanced practice Nurse Designation, Current
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification through NCC, 01/01/09-Present
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Course Instructor, Current
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor, Current
Professionalmemberships
- National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Present
- National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Council, 01/01/14-01/01/18
- Front Range Association of Neonatal Nurses, Present
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Present
- Wyoming State Board of Nursing, Board Member, 01/01/08-01/01/14, President 2012-2013
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Present
Awards
- Expert Witness, 01/01/99, Maternal/Child court case
- Who’s Who in American for Young Americans, 01/01/97
- Leadership Award, 01/01/96 & 01/01/04, Wyoming Nursing Association, District #10
- March of Dimes, Nurse of the Year, 01/01/07, Nursing Management
- Campbell County Healthcare Foundation Award, 01/01/09
Volunteer Experience
- Gillette College Advisory Board of Trustees, Immediate past Chair and current member since 2011
- PEO- Chapter AS
- Wyoming Chapter March of Dimes, Nurse of the Year Awards (NOTY) committee member, NOTY Silent Auction Coordinator, Ceremony Hostess
- Accompanist prn at United Methodist Church
Activities
- National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NANNP) Council: Chair of Advance Practice Summit, Practice and Education Committee, Conference Planning Committee, Session Moderator for National Conference, Co-Chair Retention and Recruitment Committee, Senior Staffing Solution Task Force members, Council work: NNP Workforce Position Statement and Survey, APRN White paper on NNP Role, Quality Metrics Position Statement
- Baby Steps to Home: Author contributor for continuing education module development
- Guest Lecturer opportunities: Northwest Wyoming Community College District Nursing Program, The Children's Hospital Neonatal Advanced Nursing Conference, Razor City Respiratory Therapy Regional Conference, AWHONN WY Section Conference, Perinatal Continuing Education Program,
- Advocacy legislation work which passed Global Signature Recognition by WY state legislature, 01/01/20
Timeline
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
CHI Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Campbell County Memorial Hospital
12.2009 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
University of Wyoming
08.2007 - 01.2015
Service Line Leader/Maternal Child Unit
Campbell County Memorial Hospital
01.1988 - 01.2009
Staff/Charge Nurse, Postpartum/Gyn Unit- Labor and Delivery Unit
Campbell County Memorial Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1988
School Nurse, Immunization Clinic Coordinator
Niobrara County School District
01.1984 - 01.1985
Charge RN, Rural Hospital
Niobrara County Memorial Hospital
01.1983 - 01.1985
Masters Degree - Nursing Education
University of Mary
Bachelor Degree - Science
University of Wyoming
Diploma Degree - Nursing
University of Nebraska- Medical Center
- Wyoming Registered Nurse License, Current
- Wyoming Advanced Practice Nurse Designation, Current
- Nebraska Registered Nurse License, Current
- Nebraska Advanced practice Nurse Designation, Current
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification through NCC, 01/01/09-Present
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Course Instructor, Current
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor, Current
Certificate Degree - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program
East Carolina University
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