Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Wound Care Specialist | Registered Nurse (RN)
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Wound Care Center
07.2021 - Current
Provide professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an outpatient setting
Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on the individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan
Responsible for treating various wound types and staging, including, but not limited to Diabetic, Venous, Arterial and Traumatic wounds
Registered Nurse (RN)
Lourdes At Home Health Care
01.2016 - 07.2021
Home care nurse providing range of treatment including assessments, teaching, wound care, ostomy care, IV antibiotic administration, and PICC line management.
Assistant Director of Nursing and Unit RN
Absolut Care Nursing Home
01.2016 - 07.2021
ADON responsible for staff management, admissions to facility, monthly narcotic destruction, and staff education
Worked closely to DON (Director of Nursing) of facility
Prior to being promoted to ADON, was Charge RN of unit within the organization
Unit Registered Nurse (RN) | Head RN
Vestal Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 12.2015
Managed staff and residents including monitoring and educating staff on care for patients
Involved with case management
Investigated complaints from family members
Responsible for med passes if an LPN unavailable
Graduate Nurse
Wilson Hospital Medical Center
01.2013 - 06.2013
Worked in the ER and numerous medical floors
Gained Med/Surg and ER experience
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Broome Community College
01.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
BOCES Practical Nursing Program
06.2007
Skills
Staff supervision
Quality improvement
Critical thinking
Department management
Certification
NYS license# 680323
Accomplishments
RN certified in Wound Care as WTA - Wound Treatment Associate Nurse
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