Tracy Rose-Downing
Quitman,TX
Summary
Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
UT Health Tyler
12.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
Simulation/Lab Technician, Part-Time Faculty
Mission College
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Prepare mannequins and scenarios for LVN and RN students
- Simulate real life scenarios for students to interact with to learn nursing objectives
- Assist in nursing lab with skills and other nursing competencies for nursing assistants, LVN's, and RN's
- Teach Basic Life Support classes
- Teach CNA fundamentals and lab curriculum
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Sutter Health
10.2012 - 08.2024
- Monitor and care for patients with higher acuity in a 5-bed observation room
- Team member on the Rapid Response team
- Providing hands-on clinical care to a primarily elderly population
- Continuous monitoring for patients on cardiac monitors
- Providing assistance with ambulation, elimination needs, and transport using assisted devices
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including ortho-glass splints, EKG's, ear washes, wound care, suture removal, and catheter insertion
- Collect lab specimens, order diagnostic tests and document lab results
- Administer oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Collaborate with ancillary staff including LVN's and medical assistants
- Interacting and collaborating with nursing assistants in providing care for clients from assisted living facilities
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2014 - 09.2021
- Phone triage to communicate between patients and providers while using critical thinking and assessment skills to make clinical judgments
- Administer immunizations
- Lead RN overseeing medical assistants and LVN's during flu clinic
- Managed various treatment and care interventions, including medication administration, wound care, catheter insertion, and orthopedic assisted devices
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente After Hours Clinic
07.2003 - 09.2014
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary
- Performed procedures including ear washes, EKG's, and orthostatic blood pressures
Registered Nurse
Endoscopy Center of San Jose
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Monitored post-op vitals, fluids, and reviewed post-op orders
- Administered IV sedation for colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures while continuously monitoring vital signs
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients
- Monitored patients while in recovery and prepared patients for discharge
- Completed intake, pre-op vital signs, and assessment prior to procedure
- Administered IV therapy prior to procedure
- Managed infection control protocols with staff members and managed crash cart equipment and medications
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
07.2010 - 10.2012
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids as ordered by the medical provider
- Administered oral and intramuscular patients and monitored responses
- Performed wound care, EKG's, blood draws, catheter insertion, ear washes, and orthopedic splint application
Licensed Vocational Nurse
ResCare Homecare
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Primary nurse for long term home care for children with developmental disabilities
- Administered G-tube feeding and medication
- Performed tracheostomy care
- Completed physical assessments for clients
- Collaborated with RN for care of client
- Used assisted devices including hoyer lift, wheelchairs, gait belts, and walkers to assist clients
- Assisted with feeding, hygiene, and dressing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05.2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Critical thinking
- Leadership skills
- Strong triage skills and assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Multidisciplinary approach
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification
- Registered Nurse License California
- Registered Nurse License Texas
- Director of Staff Development Certification
Timeline
RN Case Manager
UT Health Tyler
12.2024 - Current
Simulation/Lab Technician, Part-Time Faculty
Mission College
08.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2014 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Endoscopy Center of San Jose
02.2013 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Sutter Health
10.2012 - 08.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
07.2010 - 10.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse
ResCare Homecare
05.2009 - 06.2010
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente After Hours Clinic
07.2003 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College of San Francisco
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mission College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification
- Registered Nurse License California
- Registered Nurse License Texas
- Director of Staff Development Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
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