Floyd Brooks
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Wound Care Certified Nurse with over 10 years of healthcare industry experience. Expertise in advanced Wound Care and educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures and techniques to optimize wound healing. Hardworking with flexible schedule to accommodate service needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Then RN, Director of Wound Care
Haven Health Sky Harbor (formerly Allegiant of Phoenix)
02.2020 - Current
- Created and maintained comprehensive wound program utilizing best practice guidelines and innovative treatments
- Hired, trained, and utilized highly skilled team of wound care certified professionals including nurses (both RN and LPNs) and CNAs.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Clinical Resource for Wound Care
Allegiant of Phoenix, Allegiant of Mesa, Springdale Village
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Created and implemented comprehensive wound programs utilizing best practice guidelines and innovative treatments
- Hired, trained, and utilized highly skilled teams of wound care certified professionals including nurses (both RN and LPNs) and CNAs.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues across disciplines, fostering collaboration towards shared goals in patient care delivery.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, addressing unique needs of each patient.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Enhanced patient healing by implementing advanced wound care techniques and evidence-based practices.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Wound Care Manager
South Mountain Post Acute
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Identified, assessed, and managed clinically complex wounds
- Maintained clinical documentation for all wound types using Point Click Care
- Rounded with wound physician twice weekly
- Maintained and completed weekly tracking reports regarding wound measurements, tissue types, etc
- Completed user defined assessments for pressure/non pressure ulcers and complex surgical wounds
- Managed all treatments for clinically complex wounds and post-surgical wounds and ulcers
- Educated floor staff on proper wound care techniques and pressure injury prevention
- Performed infection control training for all new staff
- Educated nursing students on rapid identification of lower extremity vascular issues, wound care, etc
- Worked closely with vendors and community liaisons and with Maricopa County Burn Clinic
- Maintained higher than industry standard level for all wound types
- Supervise floor nurses and CNAs, performed disciplinary action when necessary
- Created and maintained wound care program and protocols
- Managed wound care supplies (inventory and ordering)
- Managed support surfaces for pressure injury prevention and offloading
- Communicated with social services and business office regarding insurance to ensure coverage
- Set up and maintained booths for yearly skills fair with outside vendors
- Provide education to staff and coordinate with outside vendors to provide specialized education
- Performed complex wound vac changes requiring multiple staff.
- Interacted with patients and patient's families in positive and friendly manner
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, addressing unique needs of each patient
- Enhanced patient healing by implementing advanced wound care techniques and evidence-based practices
Licensed Vocational Nurse
MGA Home Health
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Insertion of NG tubes
- Performed bolus tube feedings, medication administration
- Dealt with aggressive non-compliant/combative patients
- Handled care of developmentally disabled
- Interacted with patients and patient's families in positive and friendly manner.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Interim Home Health
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Medication administration
- Complex wound care
- Medication setup (med saucers, med towers, med planners)
- Interact with patients and patient's families in positive and friendly manner.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Charge Nurse
Wheeler Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Assisted with implementation of programs & participates in recreational activities on the ward
- Performed invasive phlebotomy procedures and cultures
- Tracked and ordered inventory and medications
- Requested authorization for physician referrals
- Made out medication error and unusual incident reports
- Collected specimens
- Educated patients and families to ensure compliance with nursing regulations
- Performed new patient admits and assessments for nursing home
- Administered narcotics, medications, and injections
- Prepared and sterilized medical equipment for procedures and disposed of biohazard material
- Prepared and maintained health records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Registered Nursing - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2024
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Clarendon College
Clarendon, TX12.2010
Skills
Patient Care
Medication and IV administration
Medical Recordkeeping
Infection control measures
Vaccine administration
Patient and family advocacy
Quality Improvement
Geriatric Care
Employee Relations
Operations Oversight
Hiring and Retention
Performance Evaluations
Project Management
Cost Reduction
Team Leadership
Strategies and goals
Data Analysis
Delegating Work
Acute Wound Care
Pain Management
Medical Supply Management
Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment
Arterial Ulcer Treatment
Physical Assessment
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Offloading techniques
Wound Measurement
Chronic Wound Care
EMR / EHR
Geriatric Wound Care
Wound assessment
Debridement techniques
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Clear Patient Communication
Nursing Performance Assessment
Wound Bed Preparation
Wound Photography
Palliative Wound Care
Critical Thinking
Tracheostomy Care
EMR / EHR
Geriatric Wound Care
Accurate Documentation
Clear Patient Communication
Nursing Performance Assessment
Certification
- 10/2023, ACLS, BLS
- 10/2023, NIHSS Certification
- 01/2023, AHCA/NCAL Infection Prevention Control Officer (IPCO)
- 04/2022, National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Advanced Wound Care Certified, Phoenix, AZ
- 12/2016, National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Wound Care Certified, Phoenix, AZ
Personal Information
Title: RN , AWCC, WCC, IPCO
Timeline
Clinical Resource for Wound Care
Allegiant of Phoenix, Allegiant of Mesa, Springdale Village
08.2021 - 08.2023
LPN Then RN, Director of Wound Care
Haven Health Sky Harbor (formerly Allegiant of Phoenix)
02.2020 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Wound Care Manager
South Mountain Post Acute
07.2015 - 02.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
MGA Home Health
03.2015 - 07.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Interim Home Health
06.2013 - 07.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Charge Nurse
Wheeler Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2011 - 06.2013
Registered Nursing - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Clarendon College
- 10/2023, ACLS, BLS
- 10/2023, NIHSS Certification
- 01/2023, AHCA/NCAL Infection Prevention Control Officer (IPCO)
- 04/2022, National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Advanced Wound Care Certified, Phoenix, AZ
- 12/2016, National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Wound Care Certified, Phoenix, AZ
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