Practical Nurse Team Member

TRACY RIBIC

Hammond, IN ***** 219-***-**** *********@*****.***

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 35 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Developed and implemented immunization safety and documentation for outpatient pediatric population. Actively participated with multi disciplinary teams in the development and/or improvement for patient safety protocols, electronic documentation, laboratory protocols, orientation guidance, and numerous neighborhood patient care & safety events.

Proficient in performing and teaching POC lab

testing.

Medication Administration

Equipment Assembly

Examination and Test Preparation

Patient Charting in EPIC systems

Information Compiling and Auditing

Staff Supervision

Specimen Collection

Performance Monitoring

Procedure Explanation

Quality Assessments

Supply Requisition and Inventory

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Coaching and Mentoring

HIPAA Compliance

Recordkeeping and Maintenance

Treatment Room Preparation

Strong Clinical Judgment

Responsible and Dependable

Medical Paperwork Processing

Sterilization and Sanitation

Infection Control

LPN Charge Nurse, 08/2010 to 12/2021

University Of Chicago Medical Center – Chicago, IL Set up and assisted with endometrial biopsies, colposcopies, LEEP procedures, LARC procedures, PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Myosure and Novasure procedures, hysteroscopies, and numerous other OB/Gyne procedures. Cared for outpatient OB/Gynecology Gyne-Oncology, Gyne-Urology, and Gyne-Pediatric patients with quality-driven support.

Performed, audited, and taught various POC testing. Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments. Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns. Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures. Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow. Conducted patient assessments to obtain and document in EPIC system patient health history, current symptoms, pain levels, allergies, medications, and vital signs. Managed medical supply and equipment inventory through Oracle. Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, Rx refills, FMLA form completion, prior authorizations, monthly audits and staff competencies. LPN II, 03/2007 to 04/2010

University Of Illinois, UIC – Chicago, IL

Cared for over 50 pediatric patients each day in an outpatient clinical setting with multiple duties including vaccinations, teaching, form completions, medication administration, physician assistance, and numerous responsibilities in a fast-paced facility.

Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse, 02/1998 to 02/2007 Advocate Health Care – Chicago, IL

Vaccinations, medication administration, procedure assistance, form completions, inventory supply and management, managing monthly assignments, specimen collections, patient and parent teaching. LPN, 10/1988 to 01/1998

Little Company Of Mary Hospital – Evergreen Park, IL Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations. Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences. Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications. Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout oncology care. Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients. Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records. Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms. Cared for over 6-7 inpatient oncology and hospice patients each day with quality-driven support. Collaborated with supervising RNs, social workers, pastoral care, therapists, and physicians to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions. Yearly oncology conference attendance.

LPN: Nursing, 08/1987

Chicago Public Schools Practical Nursing Program - Chicago, IL Pharmacology Certification

South Suburban College of Cook County - South Holland, IL EDUCATION

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