TRACEY DUNLAP
Inova
Fort Belvoir
2027
years of professional experience
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Hospice Nurse
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort for patients and families.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and hospice services available.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to interdisciplinary team members.
- Administered patient medication and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care strategies.
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of the dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Enhanced family understanding of the hospice process through clear communication and education.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current research findings in palliative care nursing practice through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
1 Year 10 Months- Cultivated supportive relationships with patients and families through personalized care coordination and a deep understanding of their unique needs, consistently enhancing satisfaction and outcomes.
- Delivered safe, holistic, and systematic care that embraced individual differences, while fostering a family-centered approach throughout the continuum of patient education and support.
- Fostered collaborations with diverse clinical teams, enhancing patient care through respect and understanding of various disciplines, while integrating approaches that contribute to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Streamlined care delivery processes by fostering effective communication among patients, families, and the healthcare team, utilizing established standards and guidelines.
- Elevated practice settings by committing to lifelong learning and driving self-development; actively mentored and guided team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and enhanced performance.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting wellness and disease prevention strategies.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to identify patient needs and prioritize care interventions.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and information sharing among healthcare providers.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Correctional Officer
1 Year 3 Months- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify potential hazards or violations.
- Enforced regulations and policies, ensuring compliance among inmates and staff.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, de-escalating potentially volatile situations effectively.
- Documented incidents accurately, maintaining comprehensive records for review and accountability.
- Participated in training programs to enhance skills in conflict resolution and emergency response.
- Mentored new officers on protocols, fostering a culture of teamwork and safety awareness.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Patriot Launcher/Maintainer
4 Years 1 Month- Oversaw the daily maintenance of a $600 million Patriot system, ensuring optimal deployment readiness and enhancing operational efficiency through proactive strategies and team collaboration.
- Led the daily health and welfare of 3-5 soldiers, fostering their success in tasks through support and guidance, resulting in improved team morale and enhanced task completion.
- Earned two ARCOM awards for outstanding service and significant contributions to team success, including spearheading key projects that enhanced operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular security checks and maintained the Patriot system during multiple missions to ensure the safety and accountability of over 100 pieces of equipment and personnel, resulting in enhanced mission readiness.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
GPA: 4.0
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
High School Diploma
Master of Science - Population Health
Skills
Care Coordination
Clinical Documentation
Emergency Response
Care planning
Computer Literacy
Problem-solving
Physical Endurance
Teamwork
Leader
Compassionate
Communication
Patient empathy
Hard Worker
Timeline
Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
Inova
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Correctional Officer
Lycoming County Prison
05.2019 - 08.2020Read More
Patriot Launcher/Maintainer
United States Army
03.2014 - 04.2018Read More
Sullivan County High School
High School Diploma
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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associates of Applied Science from Nursing
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Hospice Nurse
Goodwin Living
2026 - CurrentRead More
Chamberlain University
Bachelors from Nursing
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Chamberlain College of Nursing
Master of Science from Population Health
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