Tracy Harwood
Whitby,WGN
Summary
Registered Nurse with success in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best practice in patient care through effective education and counselling. Calm under pressure and can handle difficult patients and situations. Skilled at multitasking and applying safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Evolution Health
02.2014 - 04.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Staff Nurse
Te Whatu Ora (CCDHB) - Emergency Department
01.2002 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Staff Nurse
Te Whatu Ora (Kenepuru Hospital)
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Staff Nurse - Surgical
Te Whatu Ora (CCDHB)
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Massey
Wellington, NZ12.1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Acute care expertise
- Performing EKGs
- Patient consultation
- Chest pain management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Discharge
- Physical assessments
- Call triaging
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- IV setup
- Emotional Intelligence
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Removing sutures
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient Check-Ins
- Medication Administration
- Personal care needs
- Compassion and Empathy
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Lab result interpretation
Certification
PreKure - Heath Coaching
PK101 - Health & Behaviour Change
PK102 - Nutrition as Medicine
PK103 - Physical Activity, Exercise and Health
PK201 - The Therapeutic Benefits Of Keto & Low Carb Nutrition
PK202 - The Practice of Low Carb & Ketogenic Nutrition
PK203 - Fasting: The Science and Practice
PK204 - The Science and Practice of Weight Loss
Additional Information
Annual Practising Certificate - expires 31/12/24
Registration Number: 146889
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Evolution Health
02.2014 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse
Te Whatu Ora (Kenepuru Hospital)
01.2006 - 01.2007
Staff Nurse
Te Whatu Ora (CCDHB) - Emergency Department
01.2002 - 01.2014
Staff Nurse - Surgical
Te Whatu Ora (CCDHB)
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Massey
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