Lacey Gracia
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Compassionate, empathetic, and ambitious ICU RN with 5+ years of nursing experience in providing excellent quality care to a multicultural population. Competent at observing patients for condition changes. Profound knowledge of developing, altering and implementing care plans in accordance with patients' healthcare needs. Working towards a PMHNP degree, estimated completion in August 2026.
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, MICU/SICU
Kaiser Permanente
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate appropriate treatment interventions.
- Optimized resource utilization within the ICU by coordinating staff assignments and efficiently managing workload distribution when step up charge nurse.
RN, Emergency Department
VA
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Streamlined workflow within the Emergency Department through effective delegation, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Proactively recognized early signs of potential complications or deteriorations in patients'' conditions and initiated appropriate interventions to prevent adverse events.
RN, MICU/SICU
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Caring for and monitoring patients with cardiac monitors, Swan-Ganz catheters, Art lines, central lines, DKA, rotoprone therapy, targeted temperature management s/p cardiac arrest.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate appropriate treatment interventions.
Travel RN-ICU
North Kansas City Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate plan of care for patients with a multidisciplinary team with a patient/family-centered focus, coordinating care and communicating clearly with allparts of the care team
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Travel RN-ICU
Hays Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients.
- Medication administration and maintenance of IV push and drips, including but not limited to vasopressors, sedation, etc.
- Interpretation and reporting of ABGs and lab values for proper medical treatment.
- Promoting a healthy team environment by effectively identifying needs of co-works andassisting them.
RN- MICU
Wesley Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients'' conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2026
Bachelor of Science - RN
Hesston College
Hesston, KS05.2020
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS05.2017
Skills
- Patient and family advocate
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry interpretation
- Leader
- Promotes positive behavior
- High level of autonomy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Certified Rapid Response Nurse, Kaiser Permanente - January 2025-Present
- Certified Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), - January 2026
- Step-Up Charge Nurse- January 2025-Present
- ACLS- July 2026
- BLS- July 2026
Timeline
RN, MICU/SICU
Kaiser Permanente
03.2024 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
VA
11.2023 - 01.2024
RN, MICU/SICU
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2023
Travel RN-ICU
North Kansas City Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Travel RN-ICU
Hays Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
RN- MICU
Wesley Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - RN
Hesston College
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Cloud County Community College
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