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Tracy Michels

Davis

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Swedish Medical Group, excelling in patient assessment and education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and strong clinical judgment. Committed to quality improvement and community health, delivering exceptional care to diverse populations while effectively managing complex cases.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Volunteer

Red Cross
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.]
  • RNs can provide direct care, health assessments, and education to disaster-affected individuals in shelters or through outreach teams
  • RNs with specialized training can offer mental health support and counseling to individuals impacted by disasters.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Swedish Medical Group
03.2015 - 11.2023
  • Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
  • Safety Committee Team Lead
  • Worked with WA state on vaccine compliance.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
  • Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of the latest advances in pediatric nursing practices.
  • Conducted thorough physical assessments to identify potential health concerns before they escalated into more serious conditions.
  • Helped train new RN's.

High School Volleyball Coach

Eastside Catholic
01.2015 - 03.2020
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
  • Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
  • Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
  • Enhanced athletes'' skills through targeted drills, strength training, and individualized coaching.
  • Motivated athletes to continually improve their skills both on and off the court, resulting in increased success at competitive events.
  • Consistently led teams to playoff appearances through effective coaching techniques and strong leadership skills.
  • Cultivated culture of continuous improvement, encouraging players to set and achieve personal and team goals.

Nick of Time Volunteer

Nick of Time
09.2014 - 03.2020
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Assisted community program by running EKG's on students and student athletes to
  • One high school-aged athlete suffers a Sudden Cardiac Arrest every three days in the U.S. The leading cause of death in young athletes on the playing field is an undetected heart condition. The best way to detect these heart conditions is through a heart screening using an ECG (Electrocardiogram) and in some cases an Echocardiogram (ultrasound) of the hearrt

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
12-2013

Bachelor of Science - General Sciences

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06-1991

High School Diploma -

Davis Senior High School
Davis, CA
06-1987

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Quality improvement
  • Community health
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Team coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Licensed RN
  • EMR systems

Timeline

RN Volunteer

Red Cross
01.2025 - 01.2025

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Swedish Medical Group
03.2015 - 11.2023

High School Volleyball Coach

Eastside Catholic
01.2015 - 03.2020

Nick of Time Volunteer

Nick of Time
09.2014 - 03.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bellevue College

Bachelor of Science - General Sciences

University of Oregon

High School Diploma -

Davis Senior High School
Tracy Michels