Tracy Stewart
Minneapolis
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience, excelling in patient advocacy and medical triage. Proven ability to educate patients on health management while delivering exceptional care. Skilled in IV therapy and electronic health records, I thrive in collaborative environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse, Coordinated Care Clinic
Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis
03.2023 - Current
- IV placement and phlebotomy
- wound care
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences within healthcare settings.
RN Triage Nurse
Allina Health
Minneapolis
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Providing nursing assessments over the phone for hospice and home care patients.
- Assessing individuals in need of medical attention, gathering patient history and case data to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
RN Case Manager
Allina Hospice
Minneapolis
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual hospice care needs, effectively communicated with hospice physicians regarding patient's needs, medications and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
RN Case Manager
Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual hospice care needs, effectively communicated with hospice physicians regarding patent's needs, medications and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Provided evening and night telephone triage and on call visits for hospice patients.
RN Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Abbott Northwest Hospital
Minneapolis
06.1999 - 03.2018
- Organized and managed care of patients with emergent conditions, working as a direct patient caregiver, triage RN and charge RN.
- Stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives safe medication use and disease management.
Education
Nursing -
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN06.1992
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Medical triage
- Clear patient communication
- Customer service
- ACLS
- BLS
- IV therapy
- Electronic health records
- Mental health care
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse, Coordinated Care Clinic
Hennepin Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
RN Triage Nurse
Allina Health
09.2020 - 03.2023
RN Case Manager
Allina Hospice
03.2018 - 09.2020
RN Case Manager
Hennepin Healthcare
09.2017 - 06.2018
RN Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Abbott Northwest Hospital
06.1999 - 03.2018
Nursing -
Anoka Ramsey Community College