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GAELLE DWOMOH

Chicago,IL

Summary

Compassionate and highly qualified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations.

Certified in wound and diabetic care eager to contribute 6+ years of experience in wound care.

In-depth knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), EPIC, PCC, iheal, practice fusion and Kinser.


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner, Wound Care

Advocate Lutheran General Wound Care Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Assess patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
  • Develop and manage an individualized wound care treatment plan for optimal healing outcomes or chronic maintenance.
  • Provide wound debridement by enzymatic, sharp, or autolytic methods when appropriate.
  • Order, review, interpret, and integrate diagnostic studies and laboratory findings for initiating or modifying the treatment plan.
  • Prescribe medications and/or durable medical equipment to assist in healing of wounds.
  • Instruct patient and family regarding wound treatments and management plan for optimal wound outcomes.
  • Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
  • Liaise with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients and wound management practices.
  • Collaborate with the patient’s primary care provider when comorbidities are contributing to or affecting the healing of a wound to determine a comprehensive plan.
  • Update the primary care provider on the status and management plan of the wound as appropriate.
  • Knowledge of up-to-date topical wound care products and therapies, including ordering, application, and management of the products on wounds.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Signify Health
09.2021 - Current


  • Perform health risk assessments within the patient’s home or place of residence.
  • Perform comprehensive in-home assessments to identify patient medical conditions, including physical, mental, and social needs.
  • Obtain vital signs, measure BMI, review pharmacological therapy and conduct a physical examination.
  • Counsel patients on any conditions identified during assessment.
  • Identify any gaps in care and communicate findings with patient and primary care provider.



Nurse Practitioner , Wound Care

ProMedica Care Partners
01.2023 - 10.2023


  • Perform weekly rounding with the wound nurse and nursing staff..
  • Collaborate closely with facility wound nurse and nursing staff on wound management practices.
  • Provide wound debridement by enzymatic, sharp, or autolytic methods when appropriate.
  • Order, review, interpret, and integrate diagnostic studies and laboratory findings for initiating or modifying the treatment plan.
  • Prescribe medications and/or durable medical equipment to assist in healing of wounds.
  • Instruct patient and family regarding wound treatments and management plan for optimal wound outcomes.
  • Keep Knowledge of up-to-date topical wound care products and therapies, including ordering, application, and management of the products on wounds and ostomies, also including negative pressure wound therapy.
  • Collaborate with the patient’s primary care provider when comorbidities are contributing to or affecting the healing of a wound to determine a comprehensive plan.
  • Work with the wound care nurse and facility leadership to determine opportunities for education of facility nurses with appropriate identification of wound types, prevention of wounds, and nursing care of wounds

Family Nurse Practitioner

Visiting Medical Doctor
09.2021 - 03.2022


  • Perform physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
  • Develop tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
  • Manage patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, Diabetes, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
  • Explain treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
  • Deliver high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Resurrection University
Chicago, IL
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Resurrection University
Chicago, IL
05.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL
05.2012

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Association of Ghanaian Advance Practice Nurses Abroad

Certification

Nurse Practitioner License, State of Illinois (Expires 05/2024)

Controlled substance license, State of Illinois (Expires 05/2024)

DEA License, State of Illinois (Expires 06/2026)

FPA License (Pending)

Registered Nurse License, State of Illinois (Expires 05/2024)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Basic Life Support Certification (Expires 12/2024)

Wound Care Certification (Expires 08/2028)

Diabetic Wound certification (Expires 09/2027)

Advanced Wound Debridement Certification (Expires 01/2025)

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner, Wound Care

Advocate Lutheran General Wound Care Center
01.2023 - Current

Nurse Practitioner , Wound Care

ProMedica Care Partners
01.2023 - 10.2023

Family Nurse Practitioner

Signify Health
09.2021 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Visiting Medical Doctor
09.2021 - 03.2022

Master of Science - Nursing

Resurrection University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Resurrection University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

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