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CAREY ZERKLE

Marana,USA

Summary

Compliance professional with history of ensuring organizational adherence to regulatory standards. Adept at designing and implementing compliance frameworks that support business objectives. Known for strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes. Key skills include risk assessment and regulatory reporting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE OFFICER

State of Arizona, Department of Health Services
08.2019 - Current
  • Conducted surveys of Long-Term Care facilities to determine compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Trained surveyors in observation, interviewing and healthcare compliance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.

WOUND NURSE

Life Care Center of Paradise Valley
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Initiated and performed wound treatments and plans of care for pressure ulcers, surgical sites, vascular and diabetic ulcers
  • Performed weekly rounds with physicians and nurse practitioners, updating and involving MDS, Infectious Disease, Dietary and Rehabilitation as needed.
  • Unit manager as needed
  • Selected appropriate dressings and products for various wound types, considering factors such as size, depth, and exudate levels.
  • Utilized advanced technologies such as negative pressure wound therapy to expedite the healing process in challenging cases.
  • Regularly evaluated patients'' progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, resulting in improved healing rates.

FLOOR NURSE

Fir Lane Health & Rehab/Cornerstone
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording and evaluating medical conditions for 68+ patients per day including wound care, ostomy care, locked unit/dementia care, psychiatric care, hospice and IV therapy.
  • Supervised NOC shift of one LPN, up to 6 Certified Nursing Assistants and 2 Hospitality Aides while multitasking excellent patient care.
  • Collaborated with MDs, Nurses, Social Services and Physical/Occupational Therapy in maintaining resident care.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, and providing wound vac treatments.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01-2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ
01-2017

Skills

  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • IV starts/maintenance, Blood draws
  • Tube feeding and flushing
  • Wound Vacuum
  • Wet to dry, medicated, unna boot dressings
  • Ostomy care
  • PointClickCare
  • MatrixCare
  • Salesforce
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Document review
  • Auditing processes

Section name

Bachelors Registered Nurse, SMQT HealthCare Compliance Surveyor

Certification

SMQT

Timeline

HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE OFFICER

State of Arizona, Department of Health Services
08.2019 - Current

WOUND NURSE

Life Care Center of Paradise Valley
10.2018 - 07.2019

FLOOR NURSE

Fir Lane Health & Rehab/Cornerstone
09.2017 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing

Northern Arizona University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College

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