Dena Hill
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Wound care certified and Ostomy Management Specialist trained in management of different types of wounds as well as treatment, education, marking for ostomies of different types. I am exceptional in care of EC fistulas (as well as other types). I am a leader and a team player and self motivated as well. I am continually learning and furthering my education. Spearheaded the implementation of a pressure injury prevention program at OU Health that reduced the pressure injuries by fifty percent.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Monument Health via ADN Healthcare
Rapid City, SD
05.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' wounds and documented progress in medical records.
- Conducted comprehensive wound assessments, including measuring dimensions and evaluating the stage of healing.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds, and monitor healing.
- Facilitated discharge planning and provided referrals for continued wound care services as needed.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to select appropriate wound care products and therapies.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Provided wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, and topical medications.
- Provide post-surgery treatment for patients with ostomies and conditions.
Wound and Ostomy Nurse
OU Health
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
- Provide post-surgery treatment for patients with ostomies.
- Treated patients undergoing bowel surgery and experiencing digestive system wounds.
- Devised treatment and education for patients who have varying types of fistulas
- Isolated fistulas while placing Negative Pressure Therapy
- Applied fistula pouches and wound managers.
- Educated patients on how to live with fistula and signs of possible complications
- Assisted in the creation and implementation of a pressure injury prevention plan to reduce hospital wide pressure injuries by 50% within a year.
Wound Care Nurse/coordinator
Kindred Central via Host healthcare
San Antonio, TX
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
Wound/Ostomy Nurse
Oklahoma University via Advantis
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Treated patients undergoing bowel surgery and experiencing digestive system wounds.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods 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.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Crisis Response Nurse
Kindred Central via Angel Staffing
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Wound Care Coordinator
Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital Of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
- Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
- Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
- Participated in weekly meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
Wound Care Nurse/Staff Nurse
Vibra Hospital of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
12.2009 - 01.2021
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods 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.
- Treated complex wounds and chronic wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
- Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
- Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Managed draining wounds by managing treatments.
- Administered medications based on clinical condition and patient age.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
Waterbury, CT12-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, Tx 05.2008
Skills
- Complex wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Colostomy care familiarity and education
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Multitasking
- Fistula management
- Staff education
- Assessment
- Nursing Consultation
- Critical Thinking
- Team management
- Training & development
Certification
- Wound Care Certified-NAWCO 170902968 EXP: 10/20/2027
- TX RN 757016 EXP 1/2025
- Ostomy Management Certification NAWCO 221189559S Exp 4/2/2028
- BLS Expires 12/2025
Timeline
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Monument Health via ADN Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Wound and Ostomy Nurse
OU Health
09.2022 - 05.2024
Wound Care Nurse/coordinator
Kindred Central via Host healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2022
Wound/Ostomy Nurse
Oklahoma University via Advantis
06.2021 - 05.2022
Crisis Response Nurse
Kindred Central via Angel Staffing
01.2021 - 05.2021
Wound Care Coordinator
Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital Of Amarillo
09.2020 - 01.2021
Wound Care Nurse/Staff Nurse
Vibra Hospital of Amarillo
12.2009 - 01.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Amarillo College
- Wound Care Certified-NAWCO 170902968 EXP: 10/20/2027
- TX RN 757016 EXP 1/2025
- Ostomy Management Certification NAWCO 221189559S Exp 4/2/2028
- BLS Expires 12/2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Post University
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