Tracy Kim Whitehorn
Owens Cross Roads,AL
Summary
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
08.2016 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
RN
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
RN
Riverview Regional Medical Center North Campus
Gadsden, AL
06.2002 - 01.2014
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
LPN
Attalla Healthcare
Attalla, AL
01.1999 - 06.2002
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN
Beverly Healthcare
Boaz, AL
06.1994 - 01.1999
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05-2002
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Diabetes management
- Wound Care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- ADL Assistance
- Care Planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Family Education
- HIPAA Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intake and discharge
- Medication Distribution
- Physical assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Family and patient support
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Trauma recovery
- Strong medical ethic
- Diagnostic tools experience
Timeline
RN
Huntsville Hospital
08.2016 - Current
RN
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 08.2016
RN
Riverview Regional Medical Center North Campus
06.2002 - 01.2014
LPN
Attalla Healthcare
01.1999 - 06.2002
LPN
Beverly Healthcare
06.1994 - 01.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
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