Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Clinical Placement History
Hobbies and Interests
Additional Information
Training
Timeline
Tracy Scheibel

Tracy Scheibel

Hervey Bay,QLD

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Patient-oriented Nurse with 9 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Ward

Queensland Health
09.2017 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Clinical Decision Unit

Queensland Health
02.2017 - 09.2017
  • Deliver appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, Coordinates the planning for delivery of nursing care with a multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care Collaborates and directs healthcare team in attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence and professional standards of care
  • Meets treatment goals, develops/implement discharge and or transfer plans; evaluates the quality of patient care and contributes to the revision of standards of care
  • Ensures safe care to patients adhering to polices/procedures/standards of care
  • Promotes individual; professional growth and development Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desires client-centred outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, active listening, and empathetic support during their hospital stay.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
  • Ensured timely and accurate administration of medications, contributing to improved patient safety and overall health outcomes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current policies, procedures, and best practices in the field of nursing through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Exhibited strong critical thinking skills by accurately interpreting diagnostic results and making data-driven decisions pertaining to patient care plans.
  • Promoted patient and family-centered care by actively involving them in the decision-making process and addressing their concerns throughout treatment.
  • Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
  • Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Post graduate Nursing Position

Wide Bay Health Service
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Deliver appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, Coordinates the planning for delivery of nursing care with a multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care Collaborates and directs healthcare team in attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence and professional standards of care
  • Meets treatment goals, develops/implement discharge and or transfer plans; evaluates the quality of patient care and contributes to the revision of standards of care
  • Ensures safe care to patients adhering to polices/procedures/standards of care
  • Promotes individual; professional growth and development Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desires client-centred outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Churches of Christ Care
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • Advanced clinical support and working closely with service managers Clinical Nurses and allied health professionals
  • Assessing, Planning, delivering, Communicating, and evaluating resident Care
  • Provide Compressive guidance to Enrolled and nursing Staff including personal care workers

Coles Hervey Bay

Coles
07.2006 - 07.2011
  • Working as part of a team Ordering and stock control Night fill supervisor Customer service Stock take.

Tastee Products Evening Supervisor

05.2003 - 06.2006
  • Quality Control Setting and meeting targets Setting up and basic maintenance of equipment Contacting transport for products First aid Organising staff Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Southern Cross University

  • Professional Development Studies:
  • Coursework: ECT4HEALTH courses
  • Studied: , Leadership and how to have difficult conversations in the workplace

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Southern Queensland
06.2015

Clinical Placement History

  • 03/2015, 04/2015, St Stephens Private Hospital, Hervey Bay QLD
  • 11/2014, 12/2015, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Hervey Bay QLD
  • 07/2014, 10/2014, Hervey Bay Hospital - Renal Unit, Hervey Bay QLD
  • 07/2014, 10/2014, Hervey Bay Hospital - Perioperative, Hervey Bay QLD
  • 05/2014, 07/2014, Maryborough Hospital - Ward 3, Maryborough QLD
  • 03/2013, 05/2013, Bay Haven, Hervey Bay QLD

Hobbies and Interests

Riding for the disabled, Aedan's Crusade and Rob's Ride for Kids charity initiatives, , Walk of inspiration and auction charity day, Integrated Development Academy - Integrated Martial Arts, Planet Fitness Health club, Red Cross - Blood and Plasma donations

Additional Information

Associate Delegate QMNU 2024 Hervey Bay Hospital

Union Representative Surgical Ward

Training

  • ,Head to Toe General Assessment Seminar
  • How to be a successful leader
  • Emotional intelligence
  • How to have difficult conversations in the work place
  • CVAD and PICC competency
  • Preceptor training
  • Cardiac and Respiratory Nursing Seminar
  • Respiratory Failure
  • ECG interruption
  • Duty of Care
  • Eat, Sleep, Move repeat
  • Bariatric patient skin care Consideration
  • Honey for Wounds
  • External Defibrillation Tips
  • A review of inhaled Medication and Administration Devices- Nurses for Nurses
  • Wound care and Negative pressure wound care
  • Generic Essential Life Support- Theory and practical components, Topics included Basic life support, introduction to advanced life support, Team work and communication in resuscitation
  • Palliative Care Online Training, Department of Health, Australian government

Timeline

Surgical Ward - Queensland Health
09.2017 - Current
Clinical Decision Unit - Queensland Health
02.2017 - 09.2017
Post graduate Nursing Position - Wide Bay Health Service
02.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse - Churches of Christ Care
08.2015 - 02.2016
Coles Hervey Bay - Coles
07.2006 - 07.2011
Tastee Products Evening Supervisor -
05.2003 - 06.2006
Southern Cross University - Bachelor of Nursing,
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University of Southern Queensland - Bachelor of Nursing,
Tracy Scheibel