Tracy Reis
Herrin
Summary
Compassionate RN with a proven track record at Southern Illinois Healthcare, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Demonstrated leadership as charge nurse, implementing evidence-based strategies that significantly reduced patient falls. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective communication and compassionate support, ensuring optimal outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Southern Illinois Healthcare
01.2015 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- 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.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as charge nurse for Infusion department since 2019
- Managed daily operations of nursing unit, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Receptionist/LPN Office Nurse
Southern Illinois Dermatology
05.2005 - 01.2015
- Handled incoming calls and inquiries, providing information on services and procedures effectively.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks including disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics including medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Prepared and administered medications and collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL12-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Staff supervision
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
RN
Southern Illinois Healthcare
01.2015 - Current
Receptionist/LPN Office Nurse
Southern Illinois Dermatology
05.2005 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
John A Logan College