Elizabeth Polovin
Modesto,CA
Summary
Accomplished Wound Care Program Coordinator with a proven track record at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, showcasing expertise in program management and a proactive mindset. Excelled in strategic planning, elevating patient care standards, and fostering staff development. Achieved notable improvements in wound healing rates, demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Program Coordinator
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Assessed patients'' wound status and provided evidence-based treatments accordingly, ensuring optimal healing.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, addressing patients'' unique needs.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in the field of wound care by attending conferences, workshops, webinars, studying journals articles.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while managing a team focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication for better wound care coordination and management.
- Monitored patient progress closely with timely follow-ups, adjusting treatment plans as needed for successful healing outcomes.
- Provided education to staff on wound care techniques, elevating the overall quality of care within the facility.
- Exceeded facility goals regarding wound healing rates and patient satisfaction by implementing process improvements.
- Reduced the occurrence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries through proactive risk assessments and preventative measures.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-services nurses.
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive wound care plans.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Mentored new Wound Care Coordinators, promoting professional development and fostering a positive work environment.
- Conducted regular audits of wound care practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve efficiency and maintain accurate patient records.
- Developed comprehensive policies and procedures related to wound care services in accordance with regulatory requirements.
RN Floor Nurse
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL11-2022
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA11-2017
Skills
- Program management
- Proactive mindset
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Staff evaluation
- Sales growth
- Standard operating procedures
- Team oversight
- Staff development expertise
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Conceptualized and developed Wound Care program.
- Supervised team of about 35-40 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of My Devices Rounding and At Risk for Pressure Injuries pink form.
Certification
- Wound Care Certified. Wound Care Education Institute. March, 2023.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wound Care Program Coordinator
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2018 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Wound Care Certified. Wound Care Education Institute. March, 2023.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
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