Tracy Pevahouse
Decaturville,Tennessee
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with 30+ years of nursing experience and strong chronic care management skills. Known for patient assessment, medication management, and care coordination in senior living and home health settings. Experienced Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in geriatric care, patient assessment, and treatment plan development. Skilled in reviewing labs, interpreting diagnostics, and adjusting medications with interdisciplinary teams. Focused on accurate documentation, patient education, and quality care outcomes. Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, case management and administration. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Truhealth
Franklin, TN, TN
02.2016 - Current
- Supported chronic care planning for TruHealth senior living residents.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing notes in TruHealth records.
- Coordinated medication management and adjusted treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and facilities to ensure comprehensive patient care. to specialists, labs, and facility providers.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies and proper medication use to enhance adherence and understanding.
- Kept detailed records of visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health records.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to support accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Guided patients in making lifestyle changes to promote overall health and prevent disease progression.
Registered Nurse
Volunteer Home Health
Parsons, Tennessee
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided skilled home health nursing for Tennessee Quality Home Health patients.
- Evaluated patient status and revised care plans in home settings.
- Taught families medication safety and home care instructions.
- Worked with physicians and therapists on patient progress and care needs.
- Supported discharge planning and follow-up care for Tennessee Quality Home Health clients.
- Used critical thinking to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Partnered with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Completed nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Maintained safe patient environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Tracked vital signs, gave injections, and assisted with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Quality Home Health
Parsons, Tennessee
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Provided skilled home health nursing care for Tennessee Quality Home Health patients.
- Evaluated patient conditions and revised care plans in home settings.
- Instructed families on medication safety and home care procedures.
- Partnered with physicians and therapists to track patient progress and care requirements.
- Supported discharge planning and follow-up care for Tennessee Quality Home Health clients.
- Applied critical thinking to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans for each patient.
RN
Decatur County General Hospital
Parsons, Tennessee
09.1984 - 06.2011
- Provided bedside support for medical-surgical patients at Decatur County General Hospital.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient status in hospital charts.
- Administered medications and treatments under physician direction.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff on patient care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Union University
Jackson, TN12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee, Parsons
Parsons, TN12-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Union University
Jackson, TN05-1985
Skills
- EHR charting
- Medication management
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Chronic care management
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention detail
- Differential diagnosis
- Palliative care
- Treatment plan development
- Emergency response management
- Precepting
- Care delivery coordination
- Compliance reporting expert
- Family planning
- Direct patient care
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes and nutrition treatments
- Advanced physical examination
- American academy of nurse practitioners member
- Sound judgment
- Telehealth proficiency
- Lab result evaluation
- SOAP notes expertise
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Patient examination
- Patient-centered care
- Geriatric treatment
- Therapeutic intervention
- Prescribing medications
- Diagnosis and treatment
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Truhealth
02.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Volunteer Home Health
02.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Quality Home Health
06.2011 - 02.2013
RN
Decatur County General Hospital
09.1984 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Union University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee, Parsons
Associate of Science - Nursing
Union University