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Becky SMITH

Bardstown,KY

Summary

Experienced Wound Nurse managing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care. Expert in NPWT and adept at fostering professional growth. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, significantly advancing wound care practices and patient education. Proficient in developing individualized treatment plans that enhance healing and patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in wound assessment and infection control, ensuring optimal patient care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wound Nurse Utilization Management

Elevance Health
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage health care cost by assessing wound & ostomy patients appropriateness for care using evidence-based guidelines.
  • Collaborate and communicate with primary provider and home health agencies to improve patient outcomes.

Marketing RN

Amedysis Home Health Care
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Collaborate with physicians, long-term care, independent and assisted living facilities, and other community resources building relationships to generate referrals for home health.
  • Consulted and educated primary nurses for difficult wound and ostomy patient's and devised treatment plans.

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse

Baptist Health Hardin
05.2013 - 11.2020
  • Mentored nursing students and new hires, fostering professional development and growth within the specialty.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for wound/ostomy patients.
  • Conducted research studies investigating the efficacy of various wound therapies, advancing evidence-based practice within the field.
  • Facilitated support groups for individuals living with ostomies, fostering a sense of community among participants while providing valuable information exchange opportunities.

RN Case Manager

VNA Home Health
03.2006 - 05.2013
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.

Education

CWOCN - Certificate Wound, Ostomy & Continence

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
05.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Elizabethtown Community College
05.2001

Skills

  • Wound assessment
  • Pressure Ulcer/Diabetic Ulcer Management
  • Moisture Management
  • NPWT proficient
  • Compression Therapy
  • Debridement techniques
  • Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment

Accomplishments

  • Patient Educator of the Year, 2018 WOCN MER
  • MER Board Secretary and Director x 10 years
  • Daisy Nominee, Baptist Health Hardin, 2017

Certification

2014- Certified Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse

Timeline

Wound Nurse Utilization Management

Elevance Health
01.2021 - Current

Marketing RN

Amedysis Home Health Care
11.2019 - 01.2021

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse

Baptist Health Hardin
05.2013 - 11.2020

RN Case Manager

VNA Home Health
03.2006 - 05.2013

CWOCN - Certificate Wound, Ostomy & Continence

Emory University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Elizabethtown Community College

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