Tracy Lyman

DON/Administrator

Case Manager

• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Manages 115 patients between a 300 mile radius.
• Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• 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.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
• Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular staff meetings and encouraging feedback from all levels of personnel.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

• Patient care in a rural setting seen between 30-60 patients daily.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Provide wound care and assist physicians with procedures
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Cared for 15+ patients during shift

• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.