CRISTIN COMPTON
LPN
Ocala,FL
Summary
Experienced Wound care LPN with a proven track record throughout my nursing career demonstrating expertise in wound care management. Achieved significant improvements in wound healing processes by implementing advanced treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to adapt and excel in diverse healthcare settings, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration, and a strong foundation in nursing ethics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Woundcare LPN
Hawthorne Health and Rehab
Ocala, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Performed wound care treatments to various wound types, including dressing changes, irrigation, and application of topical medications.
- Performed initial skin observations on all new admissions to identify potential problems or complications of wound healing.
- Utilized specialized equipment, such as NPWD, to support optimal wound healing.
- Delivered comprehensive wound care education to nursing staff to foster advanced expertise.
- Documented daily, comprehensive records of treatments provided.
Medical-Surgical LPN
Hca Ocala Regional Medical Ctr
Ocala, FL
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked as part of the healthcare team to assess and develop POC, and implement care.
- Administered prescribed medications, started intravenous fluids, and documented on the MAR.
- Provided patient education in medication management and relevant health conditions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Ensured that infection control protocols were followed throughout all areas of the facility.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after release from the hospital.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Travel Nurse
Advantis Global
Dallas, TX
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability across diverse hospital units and skilled nursing facilities.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Avante Group
Inverness, FL
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Led wound rounds with the healthcare team to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures.
- Participated in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Education
LPN -
Orlando Technical College
Orlando, FL06-1999
High School Diploma -
Lake Howell High School
Winter Park, FL06-1992
Skills
- Wound Care Management
- Hospital and Rehabilitation nursing
- IV therapy
- JAHCO, OSHA, AHCA , HIPPA compliance
- Medication administration
Certification
- LPN PN5144694 Exp 7/31/25
- Multistate LPN Licensure 7/31/25
- IV Therapy
- CPR American Heart Association exp 11/26
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Woundcare LPN
Hawthorne Health and Rehab
07.2024 - Current
Medical-Surgical LPN
Hca Ocala Regional Medical Ctr
02.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Nurse
Advantis Global
06.2022 - 12.2022
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Avante Group
07.2018 - 05.2022
LPN -
Orlando Technical College
High School Diploma -
Lake Howell High School
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