Caroline Reinke
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional delivering precise and empathetic patient care. Specializes in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Skilled collaborator in multidisciplinary teams, adept at adapting to evolving healthcare needs and implementing best practices for optimal patient outcomes. Prepared for advanced clinical roles and committed to providing high-quality care to those in need.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
WoundCentrics LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Implements a comprehensive wound care program at a regional Long Term Acute Care Hospital to reduce limb loss, wound infections, wound-related sepsis, and mortality from high risk complex wounds in critically ill clients.
- Directs comprehensive evaluation of chronic, acute, and surgical wounds including labs, tissue biopsies, imaging and vascular studies.
- Prescribes topical and oral wound therapies, appropriate compression and vacuum assisted closure devices and performs excisional debridements to improve wound healing outcomes.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to optimize key factors in wound healing. Educates referring Providers and staff on current wound prevention and management practices.
Nurse Practitioner
OurHealth Physicians Group
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Launched the first NC location of an innovative wellness focused employer based clinic. Independently led a multidisciplinary team in providing concierge level acute and chronic care.
- Executed large scale Biometric Screenings and interpreted health risk assessments.
- Collaborated with Health Coaches, Life Coach, and Certified Diabetes Educator to formulate effective strategies for health risk reduction utilizing a multidisciplinary approach.
- Responsible for onsite dispensing pharmacy as well as pharmaceutical inventory management in compliance with NCBOP regulations.
Nurse Practitioner
Carolinas Healthcare System
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided acute and occupational client care on a per diem basis at multiple onsite clinics. Executed large scale Biometric screenings and delivered personal health assessments and recommendations to clients.
- Successfully utilized evidenced-based health programs and wellness initiatives to customize the needs of each client.
- Effectively delivered Telemedicine through Virtual Visits to clients throughout North Carolina.
Nurse Practitioner
Carolinas Healthcare System
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Provided compassionate and comprehensive care for a diverse community of acute and chronically ill clients at a large multidisciplinary urban internal medicine practice.
- Performed detailed health assessments on chronically ill clients with multiple comorbidities; formulated treatment plans and follow up care for 18-20 clients daily.
- Substantial experience managing acutely ill clients including urgent evaluation with labs, diagnostic studies, interpretation of results and decision making regarding treatment.
Nurse Practitioner
Carolinas Healthcare System
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided exceptional care for acute and chronically ill adults at a large community internal medicine practice in collaboration with five internists.
- Assisted Internists in the care management of geriatric clients at a 120 bed skilled nursing facility.
- Collaborated with multiple disciplines including social work, physical and occupational therapy, nutrition, and mental health to maximize the quality of life of geriatric clients. Experienced in end of life issues.
- Served as back-up to Medical Director for weekly coordination of care meetings and assumed on-call responsibilities for attending physicians.
Nurse Practitioner
Randolph Family Practice
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed the primary care of clients throughout the lifespan at an independent family practice.
- Expertise in the diagnosis and management of common family illnesses.
- Developed and implemented a pilot Electronic Diabetes Management System based on ADA guidelines to improve health outcomes for diabetic clients.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01.2002
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Honors
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01.1995
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Acute care expertise
- Chronic disease management
- Women's health exams
- Telehealth proficiency
- Diabetes Management
- Wound Debridement
Accomplishments
Developed a comprehensive wound management plan for a 40 bed LTACH to successfully limit HAPU's and optimize wound outcomes
Independently led a 5 person medical team
Certified Wound Specialist; ABWM
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association, Member
- North Carolina Nurse Association, Member
- Metrolina Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, Member
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- ACLS Certified, renewal in process
- BCLS Certified
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
WoundCentrics LLC
01.2019 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
OurHealth Physicians Group
01.2015 - 01.2019
Nurse Practitioner
Carolinas Healthcare System
01.2015 - 01.2016
Nurse Practitioner
Carolinas Healthcare System
01.2006 - 01.2016
Nurse Practitioner
Carolinas Healthcare System
01.2004 - 01.2006
Nurse Practitioner
Randolph Family Practice
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Honors
University of Michigan
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Michigan
Certified Wound Specialist; ABWM
Expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating various types of wounds
diagnose wound related issues and devedlop individualized treatment plans including debridement, dressing selection and infection control
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