Tracy Manning
Wadsworth
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with over 20 years of diverse experience in Surgery, Critical Care, Electrophysiology, Quality, and Informatics. Proven ability to foster strong customer service and collaborative relationships through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Highly motivated professional dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, complemented by a robust work ethic and leadership capabilities. Committed to leveraging extensive clinical knowledge to enhance healthcare outcomes and drive quality initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aesthetic Nurse
Self-employeed
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Administered aesthetic treatments including dermal fillers, neurotoxins, and other injectables for optimal cosmetic results.
- Educated patients on treatment options and post-procedure care.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and goals.
Surgical Quality Nurse | Nurse Informaticist | Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Health System
12.2013 - Current
- Accomplished nursing professional with over a decade of progressive experience in surgical quality improvement, healthcare informatics, and clinical leadership across multiple VA facilities. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the VA Surgical Quality Improvement Program (VASQIP), continuous quality improvement principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in data analysis, system redesign, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and strategic healthcare delivery.
- Served as VISN 12 Lead Surgical Quality Nurse, providing oversight, education, and mentorship for surgical quality programs across multiple VA facilities.
- Directed VASQIP data collection and analysis, completing over 1,500 surgical risk assessments annually to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with National, VISN, and facility leadership to implement process improvements, accreditation readiness, and policy compliance.
- Managed Tissue/Implant programs, adverse event reporting, and continuous readiness initiatives to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Partnered with National OIT to troubleshoot VistA issues and conduct patch testing for nationwide implementation.
- Delivered informatics support, including EHR optimization, CPRS training, and workflow standardization for surgical services.
- Provided clinical care and leadership in surgical services, including education for surgeons, OR/PACU staff, and specialty care teams.
- Acted as Dragon Coordinator, EDIS patient tracking system coordinator, and supported EHRM implementation for workflow standardization.
- Hines VA Medical Center, VA Great Lakes Health Care Network VISN 12, James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Nurse Clinician II • Electrophysiology
ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER
08.2009 - 12.2013
- Assumed primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for cardiology patients.
- Set holistic care approach goals with patients and families.
- Assumed leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
- Demonstrated a mastery of clinical skills.
- Participated on Clinical Informatics Council.
- Served as Implementation Coordinator for MERGE Cardiovascular Information System and assisted implementation with eight additional Advocate facilities.
Manager • Surgical Services
LOUIS A. WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Chicago, Il.
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the unit, maintained quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Coordinated the activities of unit personnel, materials and equipment to achieve unit objectives, and unit objectives for cost-effectiveness.
- Evaluated quality of patient care, problem solves to improve patient care, and ensure patient/physician satisfaction.
- Established and implemented clinical standards, operational and unit objectives.
- Chicago, Il.
Operating Room Specialty Manager
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
Chicago, Il.
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Function in roles of manager, researcher, and consultant for multiple specialties.
- Responsibility for the justification and utilization of all resources needed for patient care delivery.
- Functioned as liaison between the Surgical Services, OR Staff, ICU, General Nursing Units, and Ancillary departments to ensure continuity of surgical patient care.
- Chicago, Il.
Operating Room Nurse
CENTEGRA HEALTH, NORTHERN ILLINOIS MEDICAL CENTER
McHenry, Il.
10.2004 - 06.2006
- Provided Professional nursing care in the role of scrub and circulator to patients undergoing surgery in all specialties.
- Served on hospital product evaluation committee.
- Maintained emergency equipment and supplies.
- McHenry, Il.
Critical Care Nurse
VISTA HEALTH, ST. THERESE MEDICAL CENTER
Waukegan, Il.
09.2003 - 10.2005
- Provided whole patient care with multi-disciplinary team.
- Provided leadership and training as a unit resource person and facilitator.
- Waukegan Il.
Traveling OR Nurse
PREFERRED HEALTHCARE STAFFING
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
09.2000 - 07.2001
- As a Traveling OR Nurse, completed short-term contracts in areas of shortage around the United States.
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Operating Room Nurse
ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL
Ann Arbor, MI
11.1999 - 09.2000
- Acted as a circulating and scrub nurse in General, GYN, Urology, Plastics, ENT, and PV services with a specialization in trauma and vascular procedures.
- Completed AORN's advanced peri-operative nursing course.
- Ann Arbor, MI
Cardiac Telemetry Unit Nurse
OAKWOOD ANNAPOLIS HOSPITAL
Wayne, MI
08.1998 - 04.2000
- Performed intermediate care for cardiac/medical patients on a step-down telemetry unit.
- Wayne MI.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, AGPCNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Master of Science - Health Information Technology
University of Illinois
Chicago, Il06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Southfield, MI06.2003
Associate Degree - Nursing
College of Lake County
Grayslake, Il01.1997
Skills
- Patient care and education
- Surgical care
- Cosmetic injections
- Medication and IV administration
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Compassion and empathy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Health promotion
- Electronic health records management
- Healthcare ethics
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Illinois, Wisconsin
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificates
- Botulinum Toxin Training
- Complete Dermal Filler Training
- Complete Facial Aesthetics
- Advanced Botulinum Toxin-A And Dermal Filler Training
- Sclerotherapy for Nurses
Timeline
Aesthetic Nurse
Self-employeed
09.2021 - Current
Surgical Quality Nurse | Nurse Informaticist | Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Health System
12.2013 - Current
Nurse Clinician II • Electrophysiology
ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER
08.2009 - 12.2013
Manager • Surgical Services
LOUIS A. WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
08.2007 - 08.2009
Operating Room Specialty Manager
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
06.2006 - 06.2007
Operating Room Nurse
CENTEGRA HEALTH, NORTHERN ILLINOIS MEDICAL CENTER
10.2004 - 06.2006
Critical Care Nurse
VISTA HEALTH, ST. THERESE MEDICAL CENTER
09.2003 - 10.2005
Traveling OR Nurse
PREFERRED HEALTHCARE STAFFING
09.2000 - 07.2001
Operating Room Nurse
ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL
11.1999 - 09.2000
Cardiac Telemetry Unit Nurse
OAKWOOD ANNAPOLIS HOSPITAL
08.1998 - 04.2000
Master of Science - Health Information Technology
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree - Nursing
College of Lake County
Master of Science - Nursing, AGPCNP
Walden University
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse