Carl Wehner
Louisville
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience, most recently at Klondike Center Skilled Nursing Facility, excelling in wound care treatment management, infection control, with CDC certification and nursing staff development leadership. Proven track record in developing individualized care plans and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and culturally-sensitive care. Skilled in medical chart documentation and committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment for patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance RN Supervisor
Klondike Center Skilled Nursing Facility
Louisville, KY
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans and coordinated necessary services to avail quality care for clients.
- Participated in team meetings and conducted trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments to serve as informational resource to employees
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Kindred Sub-Acute Unit
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Sub-Acute Unit
03.2015 - 10.2019
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to ventilator patients.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Pikeville Medical Center
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Supported pain management through administration of therapeutic massage and prescribed medications.
- Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Good Shepherd Nursing Center
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Shepherd Nursing Center
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education
Southern West Virginia Community/Technical College
Mount Gay, WV06-2012
Skills
- Medical chart documentation
- Case assessments
- ADL support
- Treatment management
- Ventilator support
- Infectious disease control
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Nursing staff leadership
- Geriatric treatment
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Certified Nursing Home Infection Control Specialist, CDC - 07/26/2024
Timeline
Quality Assurance RN Supervisor
Klondike Center Skilled Nursing Facility
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Kindred Sub-Acute Unit
10.2019 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Kindred Sub-Acute Unit
03.2015 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Pikeville Medical Center
04.2014 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Good Shepherd Nursing Center
06.2012 - 04.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Shepherd Nursing Center
05.2011 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education
Southern West Virginia Community/Technical College
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