CRISTALEE WIJANGCO
Lancaster,US
Summary
Registered Nurse with over ten years of experience in the healthcare industry. Hardworking with excellent communication skills. Adept in demonstrating dressing techniques to educate, in-service nurses and give firsthand instruction on aseptic techniques. Offering wound care expertise and a commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services. I am also experienced in developing treatment plans according to current wound care protocols. Proficient in applying preventive measures and monitoring results on the care being delivered. Proven skills in wound care, wound debridement, and floor nursing. Bringing over ten years of excellent healthcare service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Specialist- Nurse Practitioner
The Wound Pros
04.2023 - Current
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Treated complex wounds not healed in two weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Managed draining wounds by providing appropriate wound care/dressings.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Provide post-surgery treatment for patients with ostomies and surgical wound conditions.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
Wound Care Nurse- Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted comprehensive wound assessments to identify proper intervention strategies, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Contributed to clinic efficiency by streamlining documentation processes and maintaining accurate patient records.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed strong relationships with local hospitals to expedite referrals and streamline admission processes for hospice candidates.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home-based or facility settings while maintaining continuity of care throughout the hospice journey.
- Provided education on disease processes, medication administration, and self-care techniques for both patients and families.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Certified Hospice
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Developed strong relationships with local hospitals to expedite referrals and streamline admission processes for hospice candidates.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home-based or facility settings while maintaining continuity of care throughout the hospice journey.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and addressing individual needs.
Unit Manager/Staff Nurse/Treatment Nurse- LVN
Wellsprings Post Acute Center
02.2014 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced infection rates through diligent monitoring and proper treatment of patients' wounds.
- Contributed to positive clinical outcomes by following evidence-based guidelines for various types of wounds such as pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and diabetic ulcers.
- Streamlined documentation processes for better care coordination among the healthcare team.
Education
LPN - LPN Program
Louisiana Technical College
Shreveport, LA07.2009
Emergency Medical Tech - Emergency Medical Technology
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA05.2004
High School Diploma -
Bossier High School
Bossier City, LA12.1999
Skills
- Pain management
- Rehabilitative care
- Healthcare management
- Complex wound care
- Post-surgery treatment
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Computerized charting specialist
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Intake and discharge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Medication administration expert
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- IV drug therapy management
- Diabetes management
- Triaging patient concerns
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Medication and IV administration
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Unit administration
- Wound Debridement
Certification
- Wound Care Certified
- Wound debridement Training/certification - December 2020
Timeline
Wound Care Specialist- Nurse Practitioner
The Wound Pros
04.2023 - Current
Wound Care Nurse- Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - 04.2023
Hospice Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2022 - 01.2023
Hospice Registered Nurse
Certified Hospice
12.2018 - 03.2022
Unit Manager/Staff Nurse/Treatment Nurse- LVN
Wellsprings Post Acute Center
02.2014 - 12.2018
LPN - LPN Program
Louisiana Technical College
Emergency Medical Tech - Emergency Medical Technology
Bossier Parish Community College
High School Diploma -
Bossier High School
- Wound Care Certified
- Wound debridement Training/certification - December 2020
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