Brittany Wilkerson
Germantown,WI
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Wound Care Technician at Advocate Aurora Health Care, adept in wound assessment and pressure ulcer management. Proven ability to enhance patient recovery through effective education and individualized care strategies. Strong collaborator with a commitment to patient comfort and safety, ensuring optimal outcomes in challenging situations.
Experienced with wound management and patient care, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes. Utilizes effective wound assessment and treatment techniques with focus on infection control. Track record of enhancing patient education and collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Technician
Advocate Aurora Health Care
06.2021 - Current
- Administered wound care treatments, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting wound conditions and progress accurately for care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper wound management techniques, enhancing self-care capabilities and recovery.
- Improved patient comfort by skillfully applying dressings and compression wraps to various types of wounds.
- Assisted physicians in complex wound care procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate support to patients undergoing painful or uncomfortable procedures, easing their anxiety during the process.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
10.2011 - 12.2022
- Administered dialysis treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses to dialysis sessions for optimal outcomes.
- Maintained equipment, performing regular checks to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans based on patient needs.
- Educated patients on dialysis processes and post-treatment care to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Trained new technicians in operational protocols, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary supplies for uninterrupted service delivery.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Conducted thorough pre-treatment assessments, ensuring all necessary preparations were completed before initiating dialysis procedures.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Performed vascular access site assessments prior to each treatment session, reducing potential risks associated with needle placement.
- Monitored patients throughout the dialysis process, quickly identifying and addressing any complications or concerns.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
Education
Renal Dialysis
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI06-2007
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee School of Entrepreneurship
Milwaukee, WI06-2000
Skills
- Wound assessment
- Pressure ulcer management
- Wound dressing techniques
- Moisture management
Accomplishments
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Timeline
Wound Care Technician
Advocate Aurora Health Care
06.2021 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
10.2011 - 12.2022
Renal Dialysis
Milwaukee Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee School of Entrepreneurship
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