Tracy Kay Fritz
Mukwonago,WI
Summary
Family Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in family practice, internal medicine, women's health, cardiology, college health, community health. Anticipating Post-Grad certificate completion in psychiatric mental health in December 2024 from UW-Madison with strong clinical experience in adult outpatient psychiatric care. Final semester focus outpatient/inpatient pediatric psychiatric diagnosis and treatment at Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic medical and psychiatric health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner
United Health Group/Optum Clinical Services, Inc.
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
11.2012 - Current
- Meeting Medicare STARS goals through direct patient home care, chronic disease management, & health promotion with United Health Care's Medicare Advantage Members (age range 18+)
- Staff Education, Mentoring, and elected by management as a 2023 Virtual Bright Ideas Committee member
- Emerging Leader Program (ELP) Graduate 2023
- Recent accomplishments: Digital Member Materials (DMM) program which was adopted into eHousecalls after my Bright Idea was elected for implementation. The program improves access to educational materials for the member while also improving retention of education post-visit and decreases physical workload for the APC.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Developed strategies for disease prevention and health promotion in the community setting.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition, exercise regimens, stress management techniques.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
PMHNP Student
Outreach Community Health Center
Milwaukee, WI
01.2024 - 05.2024
- CSP and CCS patients- complex case management; Federally supported clinical setting for uninsured and medicaid population.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving outcomes for high-risk individuals.
- Counseled individuals struggling with trauma-related issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Primarily managing severe complex psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, treatment resistant depression, and substance use disorder.
- Clozapine REMS Certified.
- SBIRT Certified
- Motivational Interviewing MI certification
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of assessments, treatments, and progress notes.
- Assessed potential risk factors associated with suicidal ideation or violent behavior.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources when necessary.
- EPIC Electronic Medical Record Documentation
- Doximity and Zoom Telehealth Experience
- Primary population: Adult 18-80yo
- EXXAT Clinical Experience/Hours and Final Preceptor evaluation available on request.
PMHNP Student
Blue Sky Mental Health
Madison, WI
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided psychiatric evaluation and medication management to patients in an outpatient setting.
- Assessed potential risk factors associated with suicidal ideation or violent behavior.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources when necessary.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients with complex diagnoses.
- Patient population: Adult 18-70yo
- Doximity Telehealth and in-person outpatient psychiatric care
- Luminello EMR documentation and training
- EXXAT Clinical Experience/Hours and Final Preceptor evaluation available on request.
PMHNP Student
Reedsburg Area Medical Center Physician Group
Reedsburg, WI
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided psychiatric evaluation and medication management to patients in an outpatient setting.
- Evaluated current medications for effectiveness and possible side effects while making recommendations accordingly.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health disorders.
- Population age: Teen/Adult/Older Adult
- EPIC EMR Medical Record review
- EXXAT Clinical Experience/Hours available on request
PMHNP Student
Tellurian Behavioral Health
Madison, WI
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided education on lifestyle changes that can improve overall well-being.
- Monitored patient responses to medications and treatments, making adjustments as needed.
- Conducted screenings, interviews, and physical exams to diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders.
- Assisted in developing treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders/IOP and PHP program residents.
- Reviewed and interpreted diagnostic and laboratory tests.
- EXXAT Clinical Experience/Hours available on request.
Nurse Practitioner - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Women's Care of Wisconsin
Oshkosh/Neenah/Appleton, Wisconsin
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Independent clinic setting with regular hospital rounding for GYN and OB patients
- Community educational speaking engagements for Go Red for Women, Neenah High Schools, Oshkosh Women's World Expo, and Theda Care Community Education
Nurse Practitioner - Internal Med, Family, Cardiology
Waukesha Heart Institute/Family Practice
Waukesha, Wisconsin
06.2010 - 11.2011
- Independent family practice/urgent care/chronic disease management/psychological care, cardiology clinic with MD, hospital rounding
- Other responsibilities include enrolling patients in CHF study and data collection.
Nurse Practitioner- Internal/Family practice, Urgent Care, College and Employee Health, Occupational, Travel Medicine
Community Nursing Clinic- Mukwonago and Waukesha County Technical College
Mukwonago and Waukesha County, Wisconsin
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Developed strategies for disease prevention and health promotion in the community setting.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition, exercise regimens, stress management techniques.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing skin lesions.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program - Psychiatric Mental Health Post-Grad Certificate
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI12-2024
Master of Science- Family Nurse Practitioner Track -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05-1999
Doctor of Nursing Practice- Leadership Track -
Capella University
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient-centered care
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical and psychiatric conditions
- Therapeutic Intervention
- WI APNP prescriber, current Able to apply to multistate licensure
- FNP-BC ANCC certified, current
- Clozaril REMS certified, current
- Motivational Interviewing MI certified training 2023
- SBIRT training certified 2024
- Sitting for PMHNP-BC ANCC exam Late Fall/Winter 2024
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, 1999 - current
- Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, 2008 - current
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, American Nursing Credentialing Center, 2008 - current
- DEA Certified, Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, 2008 - 2014. Reapplication intended Fall 2024.
- National Provider Identifier NPI, 2008 - current, #1114176641
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 1997 - present
Committee Speaking Mentor
- Regional Culture Club- Optum HouseCalls, Organizer/Planning Committee
- Business of Healthcare Committee -UHG
- New Employee Mentoring
- Delavan-Darien HS Guest Speaker Nursing
- Appleton Area schools STD awareness speaker
- GoRed for Women Speaker Oshkosh
- Young Professionals Oshkosh
- Womens' Care Speaker Pregnancy readiness
- Online PowerPoint presentations during staff meetings regarding screening guidelines and clinical recommendations
- Founder of the WI Badger Social Club, collaborative coworker social group, event coordinator
- Maintain, Don't Gain Occ. health program organizer
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2008-present
- Gerontological advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA), 2018-present
- Metro Milwaukee Nurse Practitioners (MMNP), 2007-present
Affiliations
- I am happily married to my husband, Adam since 2001. We have two children, Alexander 18yo and Caiden 10yo. Alex is an avid percussionist and will be joining the UW-Oshkosh Titan Thunder Drumline in the Fall. Caiden enjoys wrestling, swimming and has recently achieved her arrow of light for Scouting America.
- I enjoy being outdoors, kayaking, boating/fishing, and hiking but also watching movies. We love traveling. I really enjoy going on cruises with my family to the Caribbean and soon Alaska and Norway.
- I volunteer at my church in the handbell choir and my family runs the screens during the service.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PMHNP Student
Outreach Community Health Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
PMHNP Student
Reedsburg Area Medical Center Physician Group
10.2023 - 10.2023
PMHNP Student
Tellurian Behavioral Health
10.2023 - 10.2023
PMHNP Student
Blue Sky Mental Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner
United Health Group/Optum Clinical Services, Inc.
11.2012 - Current
Nurse Practitioner - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Women's Care of Wisconsin
11.2011 - 11.2012
Nurse Practitioner - Internal Med, Family, Cardiology
Waukesha Heart Institute/Family Practice
06.2010 - 11.2011
Nurse Practitioner- Internal/Family practice, Urgent Care, College and Employee Health, Occupational, Travel Medicine
Community Nursing Clinic- Mukwonago and Waukesha County Technical College
06.2008 - 06.2010
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program - Psychiatric Mental Health Post-Grad Certificate
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Master of Science- Family Nurse Practitioner Track -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh
Doctor of Nursing Practice- Leadership Track -
Capella University
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