Tracey Cash
Cleveland
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with 13 + years with skilled patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Wilmington, North Carolina
04.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Novant
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Registered Nurse
TNAA
Crossville, Tennessee
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Travel nursing assignment
- Assisted with opening new PCU for hospital
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, Tennessee
12.2013 - 10.2021
- Level 1 Trauma center with experience in trauma and surgical including ICU
- Assist in mainstreaming new graduate program and preceptorship
- Oncology Nurse Navigator for over 7 years with chemotherapy certification and adminstation
- Interim ANM for Medical/Trauma Unit
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Clinical Instructor
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, Tennessee
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Clinical Adjunct Nursing Instructor
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
CNA
Sweetwater Hospital
Sweetwater, Tennessee
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Cosmetologist
Prestige Salone
Cleveland, Tennessee
12.2004 - 10.2012
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing multiple clients simultaneously.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized cosmetology services based on individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a seamless and enjoyable customer experience for all salon clients.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee12.2018
Associates of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, Tennessee12.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Acute care expertise
Additional Information
Reliable worker with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills, Well versed in Epic medical record system, Exceptional assessment skills, Proven team-player with a passion for helping others, Experience with JP/Malecot drains, IR drains, catheters, ostomy care, wound care, etc.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
TNAA
10.2021 - 04.2023
Clinical Instructor
Cleveland State Community College
12.2017 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health System
12.2013 - 10.2021
CNA
Sweetwater Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2013
Cosmetologist
Prestige Salone
12.2004 - 10.2012
Associates of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga