Tracy Zachwieja

Have been working in the surgery department at CAMC memorial division on a per diem basis, averaging one evening a week and one weekend per month.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• 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.
• Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
• Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
• Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
• Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
• Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
• Optimized resource utilization by identifying opportunities for cost containment while maintaining quality of care.
• Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
• Worked with facility MDS coordinators to assure regulatory compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines
• conducted staff training on ongoing changes to medicare documentation compliance.
• Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
• Managed approximately 30-35 calls, emails, and faxes from families in my service area
• Covered 7 counties in southern WV including patients in healthcare facilities
• Collaborated with in house MDS coordinators to make sure we were gathering all data to stay in compliance with Medicare guidelines

Covered Mink Shoals Elementary and Stonewall Jackson (westside middle)

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Worked with faculty to identify student healthcare needs to optimize learning and facilitate optimal overall student well being.
• worked in healthcare school clinic monitoring students on certain medication and any diabetic needs and provided education to family members.
• conducted faculty training on diabetic medications, CPR, and Stop the Bleed program.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Charge Nurse
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.