Tracey Heath
Sandston
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive hands-on experience in addressing patient needs and a proven ability to navigate complex challenges. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks consistently deliver innovative solutions. Renowned for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset that drives meaningful contributions to organizational goals. Committed to advancing healthcare excellence through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Same Day Surgery -40 Hours Per Week
Richmond, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Managed holistic care delivery, ensuring cognitive, physical, spiritual, emotional, and medical needs of patients and families across all age groups were met.
- Coordinated with RN to ensure smooth and accurate patient admission procedures.
- Tracked and logged patient vital signs consistently to maintain comprehensive health records and facilitate timely interventions.
- Monitored and evaluated patient needs to deliver comprehensive and effective care services.
- Monitored and delivered medications through oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous methods, maintaining compliance with prescribed protocols.
- Managed blood and urine sample collection processes, ensuring meticulous labeling for optimal integrity and traceability of specimens.
- Improved patient comfort and dignity through efficient dressing and toileting assistance. Enhanced patient experience by providing timely and compassionate support. Facilitated smoother daily routines, contributing to increased patient satisfaction.
- Executed patient transfers using mechanical lifts to promote safety and efficiency in care delivery.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to prepare patients for discharge, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Documented and reported on patient recovery metrics to ensure effective care coordination among medical staff.
- Monitored and reported patients' emotional responses to medications and treatments to doctors and families, fostering understanding and support through empathetic communication.
- Monitored patient status to detect urgent care needs, ensuring immediate alerts to registered nurses and physicians for effective response.
- Administered IV catheter insertions for surgical patients, adhering to medical directives and protocols.
- Facilitated communication with patients regarding preoperative guidelines and provided clear directions for arrival time and location.
- Scheduled and completed patient follow-up calls to address post-operative concerns and queries.
- Administered bladder scanning techniques to ensure accurate diagnosis and enhance patient management strategies.
- Administered EKG tests, ensuring proper electrode placement and patient comfort during the process.
- Achieved project milestones by adhering to a structured 40-hour work week. Drove team productivity through effective time management strategies. Enhanced project outcomes by maintaining consistent work schedules.
- Coordinated calls to patients, providing essential preoperative information to enhance surgical preparedness.
- Assessed and clarified medication instructions provided by anesthesia providers for accuracy and compliance.
- Communicated detailed anticoagulant therapy guidelines to patients, ensuring adherence to surgical team protocols.
- Managed the dissemination of arrival times for procedures to optimize patient flow and operational efficiency.
LPN
Carilion Medical Ctr Mental Health- 40 Hours Per Week
Christiansburg, VA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Facilitated discussions with patients and families addressing mental health concerns at crisis center.
- Achieved improved patient satisfaction through effective collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, LPCs, and social workers. Enhanced treatment outcomes by streamlining communication and support among mental health professionals. Drove initiatives that strengthened interdisciplinary teamwork and patient care quality.
- Oversaw the systematic organization and reporting of records to uphold facility protocol integrity.
- Executed patient follow-up calls to gather insights from RAPP surveys highlighting suicidal ideations.
- Engaged with multidisciplinary teams to formulate and operationalized tailored patient care plans.
- Developed and implemented educational sessions for patients focused on effective coping strategies and wellness techniques to support mental health.
- Assessed high-stress scenarios and provided targeted emotional support and crisis intervention to ensure safety and well-being.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training on patient care standards and safety measures for junior staff.
- Documented patient progress and treatment interventions with precision to facilitate compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among colleagues by offering insights on clinical issues and support for difficult case management.
- Administered nursing care with compassion during psychiatric hospitalizations, focusing on promoting healing in patients experiencing acute crises.
- Monitored and enforced patient confidentiality protocols, maintaining ethical integrity in mental health nursing.
- Evaluated needs and delivered care in response to emergency and routine paging situations, prioritizing timely assistance.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement targeted interventions and care plans that address the unique needs of patients.
- Assessed and responded to patient needs through incoming phone calls, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate triage of medical concerns.
- Evaluated patient health status and reported significant changes to assigned physician for informed decision-making.
- Documented patients' vital signs—temperature, pulse, and blood pressure—within electronic medical records for comprehensive health tracking.
- Conducted thorough reviews of patient histories to validate health conditions and prescribed medications.
- Offered guidance and comfort to patients and families navigating through tough times.
- Managed patient inquiries by offering relevant clinical guidance and empathetic assistance.
- Educated patients on health care topics and prescribed medications to support effective health management.
- Reviewed and documented patient histories and symptoms to support effective clinical decision-making.
- Executed wellness checks in accordance with medical directives.
- Managed documentation and communication for medication prescription pre-authorizations to streamline patient care.
- Assessed and processed high-priority requests for psychotropic medication refills to support patient well-being.
- Engaged with pharmacy and provider teams to confirm compliance of medication orders with established pharmacy standards, ensuring timely delivery.
LPN Clinic Nurse
VCU Health -40 Hours Per Week
Richmond, VA
02.2018 - 08.2023
- Coordinated individualized care plans to meet the unique cognitive, physical, spiritual, emotional, and medical requirements of patients and families from varied backgrounds.
- Evaluated project requirements and provided relevant resources to ensure successful execution.
- Tracked and logged patient vital signs consistently to maintain comprehensive health records and facilitate timely interventions.
- Informed medical doctors and registered nurses of abnormal results to facilitate prompt patient care.
- Monitored patient status to detect urgent care needs, ensuring prompt communication with nursing and medical staff for necessary actions.
- Performed nasal route collection of MRSA culture, adhering to established protocols for specimen integrity.
- Executed patient toileting procedures with mechanical lift equipment to ensure safety and comfort.
- Performed dressing changes and applied compresses to ensure optimal wound care and management.
- Conducted regular assessments of medical supply levels and replenished items in exam rooms as needed.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to execute EKG procedures efficiently and effectively.
- Administered wound care treatments, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Managed logistics for patient organization, optimizing home health services for effective wound care delivery.
- Administered removal of orthopedic devices as prescribed by medical professionals, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered suture and staple removal procedures as directed by medical orders, prioritizing patient safety.
- Executed preparation and handling of specialized instruments and equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Evaluated and documented patient status continuously to facilitate optimal care during all stages of the procedure.
- Oversaw onboarding and educational development of LPN students and new staff to ensure competency in patient care.
- Full Time -40 hours per week
Education
BS - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2022
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree - undefined
Richmond School of Health and Technology
Richmond, VA07-2005
Skills
- Skilled in training staff and establishing rapport with patients and family members
- Provide dependable, caring and compassionate care in a hospital, rehab center, home health and agency staffing environments
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team player
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Family communication
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- March 2006-Present
- LICENSED PRACTICE NURSE
- QMHP-Trainee July 2022
COMMUNITY SERVICE
804 Sports Association, Nonprofit Organization Treasurer, Richmond, VA, 2020-08, Present, Assist student athletes with skills and knowledge to achieve their goals, Manage back-office logs
Languages
English
Timeline
LPN
Same Day Surgery -40 Hours Per Week
11.2023 - Current
LPN
Carilion Medical Ctr Mental Health- 40 Hours Per Week
08.2023 - 11.2023
LPN Clinic Nurse
VCU Health -40 Hours Per Week
02.2018 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree - undefined
Richmond School of Health and Technology
BS - Psychology
Liberty University