Tracy Poole
Mount Airy,GA
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional specializing in home health and hospice care. Known for strong clinical assessment and collaborative skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality education and support to patients and families.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health
Eastanollee, GA
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Coordinated patient care plans to enhance overall health outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and medication adherence.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately.
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
- Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.
- Prevented complications from chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart failure through targeted patient education initiatives tailored to individual needs.
Hospice RN Case Manager
LHC Group
Cumming, GA
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Assessed patient needs and developed comprehensive care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated patient education initiatives to enhance understanding of hospice services and resources.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, adjusting care plans based on ongoing assessments.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions and bereavement processes.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
RN Emergency Department
St.Mary's Sacred Heart
Lavonia, GA
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered emergency care and triaged patients with diverse medical needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and emergency procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, maintaining composure under pressure while delivering critical care.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN Charge Nurse/Clinical House Supervisor
Habersham Medical Center/Northeast Georgia Health System
Demorest, GA
06.2005 - 12.2023
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated care transitions, optimizing resource utilization across departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06-2010
Practical Nursing - Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA06-1999
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical assessment
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient and family education
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Infection control practices
- Wound care management
- Electronic medical records usage
- Pediatric nursing experience
- Home health documentation
- Catheter care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient assessments
- End-of-life care
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Treatment implementation
- [State] Driver's license
- Pediatric care
- Physician collaboration
- Continuity of care
- Home health services
- Student training
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Fall prevention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Dementia care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Delegation and motivation
Certification
- Licensed RN - 16 years
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health
01.2026 - 04.2026
Hospice RN Case Manager
LHC Group
12.2024 - 01.2026
RN Emergency Department
St.Mary's Sacred Heart
12.2023 - 12.2024
RN Charge Nurse/Clinical House Supervisor
Habersham Medical Center/Northeast Georgia Health System
06.2005 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
North Georgia Technical College