Tracy Wason
North Port
Summary
Compassionate LPN with expertise in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and clinical documentation. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration and individualized care planning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn Nurse
Hca Englewood Hospital
Englewood, FL
03.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted in daily patient assessments and documentation to maintain accurate health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety measures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote efficiency.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Student Nurse Extern
Englewood Hospital
Englewood, FL
07.2023 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance safety standards.
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Bradenton, FL
12.2001 - 06.2024
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Trained and mentored junior pharmacy technicians on best practices and medication handling procedures.
- Developed efficient workflows for prescription processing, enhancing service delivery speed and accuracy.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to manage inventory levels, reducing waste and supporting cost control measures.
- Assisted in training and mentoring new pharmacy technicians, leading to increased team efficiency and cohesion.
- Expedited prescription fulfillment through proficient use of pharmacy software systems, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
- Facilitated seamless communication between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to expedite prescription processing.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous service while addressing their prescription needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through empathetic listening and tailored guidance on medication usage directions or side effects prevention tips.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient inventory management processes.
- Supported pharmacists in administering immunizations, increasing community access to vital healthcare services.
- Assisted in maintaining adequate stock levels of medications through effective purchasing practices considering demand fluctuation or potential shortages.
- Improved patient safety by ensuring accurate medication dispensing and proper dosage calculations.
- Optimized workflow processes by collaborating with team members on task prioritization and assignment delegation.
- Conducted regular audits of controlled substances inventory, ensuring proper storage and documentation as per regulatory requirements.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy environment, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards.
- Maintained and updated patient records, prescription information and patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Supervised 5 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Set up and modified patient profiles in [System] to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Resolved third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than 400 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing Science
Galen College of Nursing
Sarasota, FLHigh School Diploma -
Manchester High School
North Manchester,indiana05-1992
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
Timeline
Lpn Nurse
Hca Englewood Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Englewood Hospital
07.2023 - 03.2026
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Boots Alliance
12.2001 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing Science
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School