Geia Lovelace
Inkster
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 28 years of extensive experience in long-term care (LTC), including 15 years in management and 7 years specializing in wound care. Proven expertise as a Wound Care Coordinator for the past 5 years, committed to delivering personalized and compassionate wound care that prioritizes patient well-being and quality-driven outcomes. Recent certification in skin, wound, and ostomy care enhances the ability to implement best practices and innovative solutions in patient treatment. A strong advocate for holistic patient care, fostering an environment of healing and support within healthcare settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Coordinator
Orchards of Samaritan
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Managed all aspects of skin and wound care, including staff, patient and family education on wound healing and preventative measures for a 120bed LTC facility. Developed patient-centered plans of care through comprehensive skin assessment and collaboration with the patient and wound care interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal wound healing and reduction in wound development. Established and implemented an impressive wound care department, achieving five citation-free state surveys.
Unit Manager/Treatment Nurse
Riverview Health and Rehab
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for coordinating and managing nursing staff and the delivery of direct patient care for a 60-bed unit. Interim Wound coordinator for six months.
Unit Manager
Advantage Living
01.2016 - 01.2017
Ventilator Unit Manager
White pine of Farmington
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Ventilator care with respiratory support and management.
Staff Nurse
Superior woods
01.2003 - 01.2009
Staff Nurse
Bortz Healthcare
01.2001 - 01.2003
Med-Surg Nurse
Tennessee Christian Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Experienced in Pre and postoperative care procedures, and telemetry monitoring.
Combat Medical Specialist
US Army
11.1988 - 12.1994
- Responded to medical emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable aid while staying composed and level-headed in demanding high-stress situations. Experienced in medical records, triage, emergency room care, EMT training, clinical care, performing EKG, GYN procedures, IV insertion and infusion, and combat training care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting all interventions and assessments to ensure continuity of care.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain proficiency in advanced combat lifesaving techniques and procedures.
- Awarded Expert Feild Medical Badge, Germany 1990
Education
RN-AAS Nursing Program -
Schoolcraft Community College
Livonia, MISkin, Wound, Ostomy Certification
College of Long-Term Care
Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Galen Health Institute
Louisville, KYHigh School Diploma - undefined
Warren G. Harding High School
Warren, OHSkills
- Detail-oriented work ethic
- Skilled in PointClickCare E-MAR system
- Pain assessment
- End-of-life care proficiency
- Data collection and analysis
- Comprehensive care planning and risk management
- Wound healing expertise
- Coordinating with wound care specialists
- Patient instruction
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Medical record management
- Skin integrity assessment
- Emergency triage coordination
Timeline
Wound Care Coordinator
Orchards of Samaritan
01.2020 - 01.2025
Unit Manager/Treatment Nurse
Riverview Health and Rehab
01.2017 - 01.2020
Unit Manager
Advantage Living
01.2016 - 01.2017
Ventilator Unit Manager
White pine of Farmington
01.2010 - 01.2016
Staff Nurse
Superior woods
01.2003 - 01.2009
Staff Nurse
Bortz Healthcare
01.2001 - 01.2003
Med-Surg Nurse
Tennessee Christian Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
Combat Medical Specialist
US Army
11.1988 - 12.1994
Skin, Wound, Ostomy Certification
College of Long-Term Care
Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Galen Health Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
Warren G. Harding High School
RN-AAS Nursing Program -
Schoolcraft Community College