Carol Pero
Meadville,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic ABWM Certified Wound Specialist/RN motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems, serving patients in an outpatient setting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Specialist
Meadville Medical Center Wound Recovery Department
11.2014 - Current
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and best practices for comprehensive wound care.
- Developed educational materials for patients and their families to enhance understanding of proper home-based wound care practices.
- Enhanced patient healing by providing comprehensive wound care assessments and treatments.
- Utilized advanced technologies such as negative pressure therapy systems when treating complex wounds resulting in expedited recovery timeframes.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Meadville Medical Center
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurses Association Alliance
05.2001 - 03.2013
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.1996
Skills
- Wound assessment
- Bedside manner
- Vascular assessment
- Pressure Ulcer Management
- Negative Pressure Therapy
- Continuing education
- Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment
- Compression Therapy
- Advanced Wound Care
Certification
American Board of Wound Management-Certified Wound Specialist 2017 with annual renewal requiring 6 wound care CEUs.
Timeline
Wound Care Specialist
Meadville Medical Center Wound Recovery Department
11.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Meadville Medical Center
04.2013 - 11.2014
Home Health Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurses Association Alliance
05.2001 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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