Tracy Towles
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated nurse with eighteen years of nursing experience and a healthy desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-Invasive Cardiology Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Heart and Vascular Hospital
Dallas, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Collaboratively work with cardiac sonographers, cardiologists, cardiology fellows, and anesthesia providers to safely and effectively perform transesophageal echocardiograms, cardioversions, exercise stress tests, dobutamine stress tests, and Holter monitor placement
- Plan, organize, and coordinate the schedule with cardiologists, cardiology fellows, anesthesia providers, sonographers, and various specialties for both inpatients and outpatients
- Provide strong nursing support utilizing independence and autonomy in providing cardiovascular patients screening, diagnostic testing, pre- and post-surgical testing, and education relating to their needs
Director of Wellness and Medication Administration
Sonoma House Assisted Living and Memory Care
Carrollton, TX
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Provide personalized care and supervision to each resident based on their needs while ensuring dignity with a focus on enhancing their quality of life and maintaining independence
- Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices
- Teach medication administration and safety measures to incoming employees, monitor medication administration, ensure quality measures in place and adhered to, and provide further education and guidance to employees as needed to ensure patient safety
Care Transition Coordinator and Sales Associate
Encompass Health Home Health
Dallas, TX
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Responsible for direct marketing and sales related to the Care Transitions Program, within assigned territory, to promote growth by developing relationships and referral processes with health systems, hospitals, inpatient facilities, and physician groups
- Ensure the coordination and continuity of health care as patients transfer between different levels of care including logistical arrangements, education of the patient and family, and coordination among the health professionals involved in the transition
- Monitor execution of transitional care services through ongoing quality assurance visits with referral sources and facilitated the sales & administrative components of the Encompass programs, manage a marketing expense budget, log call activity, manage the referral process, participate in team meetings & provide accounts with analytics giving value to our programs
Transitions Care Manager and Comprehensive Care Management
Baylor Scott & White Health Quality Alliance (ACO Program)
Dallas, TX
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Assess and implement a plan of care for current patients, then document, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and update the plan through collaboration with the health care team to provide evidence-based care.
- Establish patient care management plans, interventions, treatment goals, and self-management goals to assist patients through education, visits, and telephonic engagement.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
Program Director and Joint Care Coordinator for the Bone & Joint Destination
Bone and Joint Destination Center (B&JDC)
Artesia, NM
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Lead the development, implementation, organization, and maintenance of the B&JDC
- Directly accountable for policy development, program management and budget, process improvement, reporting, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain a consistent, standardized continuum of care by working closely with physicians, nursing staff, physical therapists, quality management, and patients with a specialized focus on joint replacement procedures and performance improvement
CV/Thoracic Staff and Charge RN, Electrophysiology Lab RN
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
10.2006 - 08.2014
- Provided total nursing care encompassing cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac drips, chest tubes, ventilators, conscious sedation, pacemakers, and a wide range of pre-/post-op care in a fast-paced, patient-oriented hospital setting
- Accurately and thoroughly monitored, evaluated, documented, and modified patient care plans requiring advanced nursing skills while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team
- Instructed individuals, families, or other groups on topics of present illness, disease processes and prevention, and health education ensuring comprehension of health improvement programs
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM05.2006
Skills
- Critical Care Experience
- Analytics
- Cardiac assessment
- Compassionate communication
- Defibrillator operation
- Post operative care
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- EMR Systems
- Program Management
- Holter monitor application
- Tilt Table Testing
- Stress test administration
Certification
- ACLS & BLS Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Compact State Nurse License
- RN License
Timeline
Non-Invasive Cardiology Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Heart and Vascular Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Director of Wellness and Medication Administration
Sonoma House Assisted Living and Memory Care
10.2020 - 05.2022
Transitions Care Manager and Comprehensive Care Management
Baylor Scott & White Health Quality Alliance (ACO Program)
11.2018 - 06.2019
Care Transition Coordinator and Sales Associate
Encompass Health Home Health
07.2017 - 07.2020
Program Director and Joint Care Coordinator for the Bone & Joint Destination
Bone and Joint Destination Center (B&JDC)
08.2014 - 07.2017
CV/Thoracic Staff and Charge RN, Electrophysiology Lab RN
Covenant Medical Center
10.2006 - 08.2014
- ACLS & BLS Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Compact State Nurse License
- RN License
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Clovis Community College
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