Tracy Watkins
Brandon,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Registered Nurse
Hospice Ministries
05.2021 - Current
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Evaluate patients for appropriate level of hospice care.
RN Care Coordinator, Department of Dermatology
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
06.2019 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed biologic medications for team of 14 MDs, 12 residents and 3 NPs
- Oversaw complex prior authorization submissions, appeals and peer to peer reviews
Ambulatory RN, Department of Dermatology
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
06.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Formulate and carry out wound care plan.
- Coordinate care for 30+ patients per session.
RN Supervisor
Edgewood Health And Rehab
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Supervised nursing and ancillary staff for r119 bed facility.
- Performed wound care.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Department of Dermatology
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Perform patient intake and care for 30+ patients per session..
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with sterile procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS12.2014
Practical Nursing -
Hinds Community College
Vicksburg, MS02.2009
Skills
- Hospice care
- Time management
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Wound Care Certification
- TB
- BLS
Timeline
Admissions Registered Nurse
Hospice Ministries
05.2021 - Current
RN Care Coordinator, Department of Dermatology
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
06.2019 - Current
RN Supervisor
Edgewood Health And Rehab
02.2017 - 07.2019
Ambulatory RN, Department of Dermatology
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
06.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Department of Dermatology
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2012 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Practical Nursing -
Hinds Community College
- Wound Care Certification
- TB
- BLS
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