Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Tracy Rogers-Hall

Tracy Rogers-Hall

Stuttgart,AR

Summary

Seasoned LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Baptist Health Medical Center, showcasing expertise in vital signs monitoring and exceptional critical thinking. Demonstrated ability to streamline medication processes, enhancing patient safety by reducing errors. Known for fostering strong patient and family relationships, significantly improving patient care outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Chambers Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

LPN Charge Nurse

Cavalier Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2012 - 09.2024
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.

LPN Charge Nurse

Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2013 - 02.2015
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Home Health Aide

Arkansas County Home Health
01.2002 - 11.2008
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.

Education

Lpn Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing

Phillips Community College U of A, DeWitt, Ar
01.2011

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Intravenous medications
  • Patient education
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient charting
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Specimen collection
  • CPR/AED
  • Physical assessments
  • Infection control
  • Quality assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Responsible and dependable

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse - Chambers Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse - Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2013 - 02.2015
LPN Charge Nurse - Cavalier Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2012 - 09.2024
Home Health Aide - Arkansas County Home Health
01.2002 - 11.2008
Phillips Community College U of A - Lpn Technical Certificate , Practical Nursing
Tracy Rogers-Hall