Tracy Medina
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide emotional support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking and maintaining a sterile environment, dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Infusion Center, Registered Nurse, Charge RN
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
08.2017 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders while monitoring for reactions.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes for the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques and medication administration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult circumstances.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and patient care standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills for prompt assessment of clinical situations.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Floor RN,Interim Charge RN, Medical-Surgical Unit
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
09.1992 - 08.2017
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions in a medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
- Assisted in managing patient flow and ensuring timely interventions for critical needs.
- Performed assessments and documented vital signs, changes in condition, and treatment responses.
- Maintained a sterile environment while conducting procedures and dressing changes.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with best practices in nursing care.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN05-1992
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Clinical assessments
- Sterile procedures
- Patient monitoring
- Patient education
- Patient flow management
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Palliative care awareness
- Resource allocation
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Recipient Spring 2015
Certification
- BLS/ACLS July 2024
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Certification April 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adult Infusion Center, Registered Nurse, Charge RN
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
Floor RN,Interim Charge RN, Medical-Surgical Unit
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
09.1992 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DePauw University
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