Tracy L Schaeffer
Schuylkill Haven,PA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, cardiac research, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Highly proficient in providing patient care, physician support, case research, and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with knowledge of health regulations and JCAHO standards. Passionate about delivering quality care and facilitating healthcare coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Penn State Health, Heart and Vascular Institute
Hershey, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluates new cardiac clinical research protocols for feasibility, required procedures, and coordinator effort
- Screens inpatient and outpatient potential research participants using protocol-specific eligibility requirements
- Explains research studies to potential participants and obtains informed consent
- Facilitates scheduling of patients for research visits and research related procedures
- Collaborates with physician investigators to monitor and manage patients in research protocols
- Performs clinical research in collaboration with other medical and nursing personnel and ancillary departments
- Participates in staff in-service/education for research protocols and study drugs/devices as needed
- Collects, records, and maintains records of all data collected for research participants
Clinical Coordinator
St. Luke’s University Health Network
Orwigsburg, PA
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Evaluated and adjusted staffing based upon patient care needs and assigned responsibility for patient care
- Managed daily operations within budget parameters
- Assisted with management functions on unit
- Took active role in unit-based performance improvement and committees
- Participated in hiring and counseling of staff
- Maintained departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes
- Facilitated staff education (orientation, competency skills, skill reviews)
- Conducted customer service activities and handling of complaints for patients, families, or staff
- Preformed all registered nurse duties
Registered Nurse / Preceptor / Charge Nurse
St. Luke's University Health Network
Orwigsburg, PA
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Performed in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients
- Formulated collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process
- Implemented, evaluated, and documented patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with care plan
- Performed as a preceptor assisting in the training and development of new staff nurses
- Accepted role of charge nurse responsible for supervising 5-6 staff nurses and patient care associates on a 30-bed medical surgical unit
- Volunteered at COVID vaccination clinic
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 30 bed medical-surgical unit
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
Administrative Partner
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed all administrative needs of 30-bed medical-surgical unit
- Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files
- Addressed, documented, and responded to incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence
Patient Access Representative
Geisinger Health System
Orwigsburg, PA
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments with patients and healthcare professionals
- Checked daily doctor schedules and verified insurance
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
05.2019 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA 08.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Central Dauphin High School
Harrisburg 08.1983 - 06.1986
Skills
- Culturally sensitive care
- Epic/Cerner EHR competency
- Leadership skills
- Quality improvement
- Analytical skills and sound judgement
- Patient advocacy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- MEDSURG-BC (ANCC Certification)
- PC proficiency
- Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Penn State Health, Heart and Vascular Institute
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
St. Luke’s University Health Network
12.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse / Preceptor / Charge Nurse
St. Luke's University Health Network
09.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
05.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2018 - 09.2019
Administrative Partner
Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
08.2015 - 05.2018
Patient Access Representative
Geisinger Health System
07.2013 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Central Dauphin High School
08.1983 - 06.1986
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