Tracy Powell
Freeport
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with background in hospital staff nursing offering versatility, adaptability, and commitment to patient care. Experience includes working in varied healthcare settings and managing diverse patient conditions. Strengths include strong clinical judgment, critical thinking abilities, and excellent communication skills. Previous work resulted in improved patient outcomes due to effective coordination of care across different units.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA Healthcare Ft Walton Beach Hospital
Ft Walton Beach
08.2015 - 01.2024
- Provided patient care across multiple units in high-demand float pool.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses per hospital protocols.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately.
- Maintained infection control standards while providing direct patient care.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning process for assigned patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions through ongoing assessment of condition.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system according to hospital policies and standards of practice.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission within the organization.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN 08.2005 - 05.2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA Healthcare Ft Walton Beach Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel University
08.2005 - 05.2008