Tracy
McDonald
April 2014
Tracy
McDonald
,
RN
Med-Surg Telemetry
Charelston Area Medical Center
Charleston
,
WV
United States

 

 

 

Tracy is truly committed to focusing on the goals of the patient and family. She consistently receives compliments on her ability to provide excellent care. She is very much a patient advocate challenging the physician's orders when appropriate. She consistently exhibits a positive attitude, never sits down and looks for ways to improve the patient outcomes. She is highly respected by her peers and is an excellent team player.

One of the most challenging situations occurred when she received a patient from the Emergency Department covered from head to toe with lice and bed bugs. Without hesitation she proceeded to spend over two hours removing the critters while maintaining a professional decorum with the patient. Tracy has 'a healer's touch'.

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From a patient: "I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for all that you did for me during my last stay at CAMC. I have rarely encountered such a mature and understanding professional as yourself. You are well grounded in what it takes to help patients progress, all the while keeping yourself down-to-earth and making those around you feel comfortable. CAMC is a better hospital because you are there."