Traycee Evans
Dallas,USA
Summary
Dedicated, detail-oriented, and patient-focused RN and Healthcare Manager respected for 20+ years of delivering quality patient care and expertly directing unit staff and operations. Motivational leader experienced in guiding cross functional teams to maximize quality and efficiency without sacrificing quality of care or compassion for patients. Out-of-the-box thinker committed to leveraging experience in and knowledge of multiple healthcare settings to optimize the marketing, development, and delivery of inpatient and outpatient health and wellness services. Strong academic qualifications include an MSN in Leadership in Health Care Systems from Grand Canyon University. Exceptional tenure resulting in a broad knowledge base, an incomparable reputation, and an upward career trajectory.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardia Cath Lab Manager
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2019
- Provided general and operations management over the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the Electrophysiology (EP) Laboratory, including supervising day-to-day performance of lab staff.
- Evaluated care delivery on a 24-hour basis to verify the consistent provision of effective, competent, compassionate, and efficient care to all specified patient care units.
- Delegated tasks, created budgets, and accurately completed all mandated paperwork while administering human resources, financial, and clinical activities for both labs.
Endovascular Surgical Program Coordinator
Northside Atlanta Hospital
01.2018
- Oversaw clinical practice and patient care delivery in the Endovascular Surgical Program, owning 24-hour accountability and responsibility for operations across all assigned units.
- Ensured the precise execution of all endovascular services, including angiograms, aortagrams, fistulagrams, endovascular aneurysm repairs, TCAR, thoracic endovascular aneurysm repairs, and moderate sedation.
- Attentively cared for adult and geriatric populations while serving on EVOR call with the call team and collaborated with the EVOR Coordinator to guarantee the effective and efficient delivery of care.
Cath Lab Nurse
UNC Rex North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital
01.2017
- Acted as the Circulator and Monitor for left/right heart caths, Rotablator procedures, carotid angiograms, carotid/coronary/peripheral stents, intra-aortic balloon/impella pump insertions, and other cardiac procedures.
- Participated in developing and assisted with the implementation of unit and department goals and objectives.
Case Manager
Embracing Hospice
01.2010
- Provided in-home nursing management/palliative care to patients and supported families at the end of life.
- Coordinated social services, spiritual care, hospice aid, and volunteer services to simplify end-of-life planning processes and optimize each patient's quality of life.
- Presented weekly patient summaries to the Interdisciplinary Team to inform coordination of plans of care.
Nurse Manager, ICU/CCU/IMCU/Rapid Response
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage critical care units (ICU/CCU, IMCU) and Rapid Response teams, overseeing clinical operations, staffing, and patient care quality for high-acuity, complex patients.
- Develop and implement policies, protocols, and best practices to ensure excellence in patient safety, clinical outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation for nursing staff, fostering a collaborative, patient-centered care environment.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary team collaboration, enhancing communication between physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to optimize care delivery.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and data-driven performance metrics to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Manage budgets, resource allocation, and staffing schedules to maintain unit readiness and deliver cost-effective care.
- Lead Rapid Response teams in emergency interventions, improving early recognition and management of patient deterioration across the facility.
- Facilitate staff development and continuing education, ensuring competency in advanced critical care practices and emergency protocols.
- Oversee documentation accuracy, compliance audits, and reporting to meet hospital, state, and accreditation standards.
Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Wellstar Kennestone Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conduct comprehensive pre-surgical assessments, including detailed health histories, medication reconciliation, and vital signs monitoring to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
- Provide clear, compassionate education and emotional support to patients and families, effectively reducing anxiety and promoting confidence pre-surgery.
- Verify surgical consents, identification, and pre-op checklists, maintaining strict adherence to patient safety protocols and hospital policies.
- Collaborate seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate efficient patient preparation and optimize surgical outcomes.
- Administer preoperative medications and treatments accurately while monitoring adverse reactions or complications.
- Document all nursing assessments, interventions, and patient interactions meticulously in electronic health records (EHR), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Champion infection control measures and maintain sterile environments to minimize risk and uphold clinical excellence.
- Provide postoperative care instructions and patient education to facilitate smooth recovery and discharge planning.
- Monitor vital signs and recognize any changes that could affect surgery.
- Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Executive Director, Family First
PruittHealth
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversee operations for Personal Care Services (PCS) while launching the new service line within the retail space across the Atlanta market, including direct leadership of the Private Home Care Provider program.
- Drive marketing, sales, and overall growth of PCS in the Atlanta service area and lead the development and review of appropriate policies and procedures to maximize efficacy, impact, and market share.
- Facilitate the highest level of customer service during all interactions with clients, clients' families, referral partners, and any outside or public entities.
- Lead monthly and periodic team meetings to communicate with staff, identify issues or pain points, and implement improvements to operational and administrative functions within the PCS program.
- Develop and manage program metrics to accurately determine overall impact and achievement.
- Administer the program budget, review performance measures, and appropriately allocate staff resources to ensure distribution is proportional to activity and patient care.
- Perform outreach to community agencies and health care settings and work with leadership to enhance and expand outreach efforts, regularly reaching physicians, estate planners, and other relevant groups.
- Continuously identify staff education needs, determine individual and organizational requirements, and devise effective educational strategies for staff at all levels.
- Verify that clinical protocols, utilization review, case management, quality assurance, and compliance programs are implemented according to company policies.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with state and federal regulatory standards, participate in quality assurance and peer review programs, and oversee the compliant implementation of resulting recommendations.
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Aureaus Medical Group
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered comprehensive patient care and prepared patients for various medical procedures following admittance to the Cardiac Care, Intensive Care, and Cardiac Catheterization Units.
- Counseled patients and family members prior to procedures to ensure they understood all pertinent information and possessed the knowledge necessary to perform the required aftercare.
- Consistently demonstrated increased knowledge and an expanded base of clinical expertise appropriate for the current patient population and special procedures executed.
- Served as the Circulating RN for Cerebral/Carotid Angiograms, Cerebral Interventions, including Mechanical Thrombectomies (stroke) and Embolizations (Coils and Pipelines for Aneurysms).
Staff/Charge Nurse (Pre-Op, Discharge, Cath Lab)
Kennestone/Cobb Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Executed pre-operative assessments and prepared patients for inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures.
- Communicated with post-operative patients to ensure their satisfaction with the facility and its staff.
- Served as the Circulator for patients undergoing heart cath procedures and implementation of permanent pacemakers and automatic cardiac defibrillators.
Charge Nurse
Resurgens Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2010
Staff/Charge Nurse
Emory Adventist Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2006
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Nursing
North Georgia State University
Dahlonega, GASkills
- Laboratory Management
- Clinical Education
- Care Planning
- Continuity of Care
- Dysrhythmia Interpretation
- Shock Management
- Multisystem Organ Failure
- Central Line Blood Draws
- Medication Administration/Management
- Transplants/Post-Op Open Heart
- SVO2 Monitoring
- Respiratory Failure
- Intubation/Extubation
- Scheduling
- EPIC
- MEDITECH
- Cerner
- MacLab
- CardioLab
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Community Service
American Heart Association
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Georgia Nurses Association
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Led the development and review of appropriate policies and procedures to maximize efficacy, impact, and market share at PruittHealth while driving marketing, sales, an overall growth of PCS in the Atlanta service area.
- Expertly supported the current patient population and special procedures executed at Aureaus Medical Group, consistently demonstrating increased knowledge and an expanded base of relevant clinical expertise.
- Verified the consistent provision of effective, competent, compassionate, and efficient care to all specified patient care units at Grady Memorial Hospital by evaluating care delivery on a 24-hour basis.
Timeline
Nurse Manager, ICU/CCU/IMCU/Rapid Response
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Wellstar Kennestone Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
Executive Director, Family First
PruittHealth
01.2022 - 01.2024
Cardia Cath Lab Manager
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2019
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Aureaus Medical Group
01.2019 - 01.2021
Endovascular Surgical Program Coordinator
Northside Atlanta Hospital
01.2018
Cath Lab Nurse
UNC Rex North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital
01.2017
Staff/Charge Nurse (Pre-Op, Discharge, Cath Lab)
Kennestone/Cobb Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2017
Case Manager
Embracing Hospice
01.2010
Charge Nurse
Resurgens Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2010
Staff/Charge Nurse
Emory Adventist Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Nursing, Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Georgia State University
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