Charlene Rios
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Certified Wound Care RN with over 17 years of successful experience evaluating & managing an extensive variety of wounds. Seeking a position in administrating effective yet compassionate care in a multidisciplinary setting. Recognized consistently for performance and contributions to success with inpatient and clinical settings. Strengths wound healing and prevention, backed by training in WCEI -National Alliance of Wound and Ostomy Certified.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care RN
University Health System
05.2018 - Current
- Educate Interns & med students regarding wound care treatments & alternative options.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Increased cost savings for patient & clinic.
Wound Care Specialist
Kindred Hospital Central
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Perform skin assessments and evaluation for all admitted patients.
- Perform rounding with physicians, nurse practitioners and CM.
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
LVN Wound Care Specialist
Select Speciality Hospital
10.2006 - 10.2014
- Mentored by Meg Hudson RN, CWON
- Assessment and staging of pressure ulcers
- Assistance with collaboration of scheduling meetings with families and MDs
- Employed devices and patient positioning techniques to reduce chance of friction, sheer and/ or pressure prevention to either staff or patients & family members
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX05.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
St. Phillips College
San Antonio Texas 08.2004
Skills
- NPWT ( includes Prevena & irrigating Vacs)
- Surgical/ Post-op wounds
- Diabetic Foot wounds
- Arterial & Venous ulcers
- Unna boot application
- Fistula and ostomy management
- Larvae Therapy
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
Certification
- Wound Care Certified with the National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy since 2017- Current
- AHA BLS CPR Certified
Additional Information
- Keri McPhail FNP
University Health
Keri.mcphail@advclinician.com
(713) 470-7720
- Amanda Contreras RN, BSN
University Health
emerisrose13@gmail.com
(210) 605-2912
- Barbara Lamb BSN, CVRN-BC
University Health
barbara.lamb@uhs-sa.com
(210) 216-8185
- Teri Sanchez
VA Hospital
Sanchezt2@yahoo.com
(210) 823-8674
- Meg Hudson RN, BSN, WOCN
Retired / Mentor
Meghudson.88@icloud.com
(210) 387-7962
Timeline
Wound Care RN
University Health System
05.2018 - Current
Wound Care Specialist
Kindred Hospital Central
06.2016 - 05.2018
LVN Wound Care Specialist
Select Speciality Hospital
10.2006 - 10.2014
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
St. Phillips College