Tracy L Taplin
Chicago
Summary
Registered Nurse with 30 years of diverse acute care experience, including expertise in Medical-Detox, Behavioral Health, and Medical-Surgical nursing. Detail-oriented and organized, with a strong commitment to high-quality patient care. Effective collaborator, enhancing team performance and patient recovery.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shiftmed-McLean
VA
01.2021 - Current
- Provided exceptional patient care utilizing the nursing process to enhance recovery outcomes in various hospitals and rehabilitation facilities throughout the South Suburban and Chicagoland areas.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assessed patient needs and coordinated resources to ensure comprehensive care delivery across departments.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Norwegian American Hospital
Chicago, IL
2001 - 01.2020
- Delivered high-quality care to patients facing substance abuse and behavioral health challenges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, ILSkills
Compassionate & Empathetic
Collaborative team member
Crisis management training
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
Certification
CPR/BLS, CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shiftmed-McLean
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Norwegian American Hospital
2001 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University