ALEXANDRA FLEURIMA
Davenport,FL
Summary
Certified Wound Care Nurse with over 10 years of healthcare industry experience. Proficient in educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures and techniques to optimize wound healing. Hardworking with flexible schedule to accommodate service needs. Eager to parlay wound care expertise to rewarding new position.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
Orlando Health
2007.10 - Current
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Cared for and discharged patients in Post-Op Care (ortho, back, neck, abdomen)
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy patient needs
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Clinical Adjunct Professor
Herzing University
2015.11 - Current
- Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Developed and delivered engaging clinical lectures to graduate students
- Wrote, administered and graded clinical examinations
- Supervised and evaluated students' laboratory work
- Taught upper level clinical courses in nursing.
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital
2009.01 - 2013.01
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialties Hospital
2005.01 - 2010.01
- Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety
- Coordinated nursing department activities to ensure availability of appropriate clinical and support staff for resident care
- Developed a system of staff communication that ensured proper implementation of treatment plans and comprehensive patient care
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adventist Care Center Courtland
2003.01 - 2005.01
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Ensured patients and their families understood release instructions
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Westminster Care of Orlando
2001.01 - 2003.01
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, discharge, patient transfer and ambulation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Center of Orlando
1997.01 - 2000.12
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing and Health Education
University of Phoenix
Orlando, FL2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Orlando, FL2010
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Culturally competent care
- Bilingual (French/Creole)
- Clinical expertise
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Treatment Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Self-management
- Pressure Ulcer Management
- Clinical judgment
Certification
Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse, Cleveland Clinic- (2018- current)
References
Furnished Upon Request.
Timeline
Clinical Adjunct Professor
Herzing University
2015.11 - Current
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital
2009.01 - 2013.01
Registered Nurse/Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
Orlando Health
2007.10 - Current
Registered Nurse
Select Specialties Hospital
2005.01 - 2010.01
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adventist Care Center Courtland
2003.01 - 2005.01
Licensed Practical Nurse
Westminster Care of Orlando
2001.01 - 2003.01
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Center of Orlando
1997.01 - 2000.12
Master of Science - Nursing and Health Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse, Cleveland Clinic- (2018- current)
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