Tracy Higgins Email & Phone Number

Winston-Salem, NC, US

High Point, North Carolina, United States

Clinical Decision Making - Problem Based Learning (PBL)

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

- Conduct H&Ps for non-ICU patients being admitted to the hospital. - Consult indicated specialists.- Billing- Medical health records system: EPIC

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

• Provide medical care for patients with life threatening conditions or traumatic injuries involving the nervous system, brainstem, or brain admitted to the intensive care unit.
• Perform and document neuroexams in accordance to the NIH stroke scale and assess degree of disability/dependence per Modified Rankin guidelines scale. Perform admission history and physicals, daily notes, manage.

Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States

• Respond to codes, emergent intubations and acute calls as sole APP in collaboration with the supervising intensivist
• Manage call for 90(+) critical care patients (Medical ICU, CICU, CVSU).
• Triage multiple patient complaints based on acuity/severity
• Admit (or transfer) patients to ICU and autonomously perform history, physical exam, appropriate workup and treatment.
• Documentation of H&Ps, consult, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Provide cross coverage for… Show more

• Diagnose and manage critically ill patients with life threatening multi-organ dysfunction under the supervision of collaborating intensivist.
• Provide non-ICU pulmonary consultations and follow-ups.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds with nursing, pharmacy, case management, nutritionist/dietitian, respiratory therapy and other providers.
• Triage patients to appropriate level of care based on acuity
• Consult subspecialties and incorporate recommendations into… Show more
• Consult subspecialties and incorporate recommendations into treatment plan.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Specialized outpatient provider in workup, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic lung diseases and sleep/wake rhythm disorders influenced by respiratory disorders.
• Autonomously conduct history and physical exam for new, follow up and acute visit appointments while under supervision of overseeing physician.
• Appropriately refer patients to and incorporate recommendations from other subspecialties for patient centered treatment plans.
• Transfer patients to appropriate… Show more
• Transfer patients to appropriate level of care during emergency situations.
• Counsel patients on smoking cessation, weight loss, inhaler technique, lifestyle modifications to promote pulmonary health.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Private tutor in Calculus, Physics I, Physics II, Anatomy and Pathophysiology

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Evaluated approximately 30 patients per day.
• First assist for epidural spinal injections, nerve blocks/ablations, joint aspiration/injections, basic wound care.
• Performed strict sterile procedure.
• Operated bed side radiography machine
• Obtained patient histories, collected vitals, documented medical records.
• Collected and analyzed dipstick and microscopic urinalyses

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• One-on-one home health care provider for over 15 clients
• Experience with variable developmental delays, expressive abilities, and behavioral/emotional disorders.
• Duties included; G/J tube feedings, daily checks of emergency equipment, operating lifts and patient transfer devices, enemas, urinary catheterizations
• Formulated individualized care plans addressing medical management, safety precautions, dietary restrictions for staff training and reference
• Executed… Show more
• Executed seizure safety protocols, determined when vegas nerve stimulator activation and resuscitative medications were indicated

• Coordinated after school activities for high risk children living in the Parish Manor community.
• Formulated and delivered lessons on healthy choices, safety and fitness.
• Maintained attendance records.
• Increased average weekly attendance by 15 percent.
• Recruited personnel for employment.

Rex Hospital Rehabilitation And Long Term Care

• Care taker for geriatric patient with vision and hearing impairments
• Assisted with activities of daily living
• Maintained patient dignity by promoting advocacy and independence.
• Monitored nursing home staff for compliance of patient care plan.
• Charted and reported patient status and progress to overseeing manager.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils.
• Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.
• Helps patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails and aperitifs; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions.
• Transmits orders to bar and… Show more Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils.
• Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices; identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests.
• Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression.

Graduate, Physician Assistant

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Biology, 3.943

Activities and Societies: Intramural soccer, Transfer Club, Pre Health Club Studied human biology, VP of programming for the Transfer.

Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Club Soccer, Prehealth Club, Biology Club, Intramural soccer Dean's list Fall 2010, Spring 2010, and Fall 2011