Chelsea Bradley
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Certified Wound Care Nurse with over seven years of healthcare industry experience and specializing four years in advanced wound care treatments and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures, techniques and product to optimize wound healing outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional skill collaborating with healthcare team to provide an individual plan of care to each patient. Quality-focused, efficient and detail-oriented candidate with strong organizational skills, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrates exceptional skill in staff in-service training and infection control, ensuring high standards of care. Eager to provided wound care expertise to rewarding new position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Autumn Care Myrtle Grove
06.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient wounds and recommended appropriate treatments to providers to expediting the healing process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team for comprehensive treatment plans to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure injuries and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular, arterial, diabetic and pressure injuries.
- Effectively managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for timely delivery of care to patients.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the process.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues across disciplines, fostering collaboration towards shared goals in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Liberty Hopsice
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Wound Care Nurse
Azalea Health and Rehab
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided specialized wound care treatment to patients with acute and chronic wounds
- Assessed and documented the condition of wounds, including size, depth, drainage, and healing progress
- Developed individualized wound care plans based on patient needs and medical guidelines
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care
- Educated patients and their families about proper wound care techniques and prevention strategies
- Maintained accurate documentation of all wound assessments, treatments performed, and patient responses
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols during all aspects of wound care procedures
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop customized mobility plans that promoted faster healing
Education
Practical Nurse -
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC08.2017
High School Diploma -
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC06.2007
Skills
- Wound Care Certified
- Negative Pressure Therapy
- Wound, Ostomy, and Tracheostomy
knowledge - Pressure Ulcer Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff In-Service Training
- Infection Control
- Palliative/Hospice Wound Care
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Patient/Family Education
Certification
- Quality Surgical Management Wound Care Certified
- VOHRA Wound Care Certified
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Autumn Care Myrtle Grove
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Liberty Hopsice
08.2022 - 06.2023
Wound Care Nurse
Azalea Health and Rehab
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Quality Surgical Management Wound Care Certified
- VOHRA Wound Care Certified
Practical Nurse -
Cape Fear Community College
High School Diploma -
Richmond Community College
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