Tracy L Wheaton
Richmond Hill,MI
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
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Pediatric Emergency Department
Memorial University Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses in a 18 bed pediatric emergency department.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Memorial University Medical Center
09.2016 - 10.2019
- I provided direct patient care to critically ill full term and preterm infants including those requiring high levels of respiratory and cardiac support in a 50 + bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- I am proficient in the utilization and management of a wide range of equipment.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
12.2002 - 08.2016
- I provide comprehensive and direct patient care to critically ill full term and preterm infants as early as 23 weeks gestation.
- I was an active member on our unit based Safety Committee, Nursing Forum, and the lead on our Back to Sleep/ Safe Sleep Committee.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients' families with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Each year I help set up and run our mandatory skills fair teaching HFOV, EKG, AEEG monitoring and body cooling.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- I was a designated relief charge nurse/team leader as needed.
RN Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
10.1997 - 10.2002
- I provided direct, comprehensive and critical care in both their Level 4 NICU and Level 1 Pediatric ICU.
- I cared for infants and children with extensive cardiac, neurological, respiratory and metabolic diseases as well as pediatric trauma, burns, and those requiring intensive care pre and post operatively.
- I was also one of a select few that was chosen to become a neonatal/pediatric ECMO specialist.
- I was responsible for running the ECMO circuit and caring for infant or child requiring support.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing
Montclair, NJ06.1988
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Compassion and empathy
- Ventilator support
- Culturally-sensitive care
- IV management
- Intravenous therapy
- Documenting vitals
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric nursing
- Licensed RN
- Medication distribution
- Team coordination
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- ESI triage certification
- Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license unencumbered and in good standing
Timeline
RN Pediatric Emergency Department
Memorial University Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
RN Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Memorial University Medical Center
09.2016 - 10.2019
RN Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
12.2002 - 08.2016
RN Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
10.1997 - 10.2002
Diploma - Nursing
Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing
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