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Gina Perkins

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Wound Care Nurse with over 15 years of healthcare industry experience. Proficient in educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures and techniques to optimize wound healing. Hardworking with flexible schedule to accommodate service needs. Eager to parlay my experience with surgical wound healing, complicated wounds and pressure injury expertise to rewarding new position.


Team-driven with exceptional knowledge of hospital environment and resources necessary for swift action in critical situations. Calming presence to patients in critical and other levels of immediate need. Adaptable nurse with arsenal of treatments and deep knowledge of methods of effective application. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.


Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Wound Care Nurse

Mayo Clinic Hospital
01.2001 - Current
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
  • Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
  • Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
  • Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
  • Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
  • Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
  • Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
  • Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, and staff.
  • Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Precepter to new WOC team members with initiation to the team. This included education and implement and department standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL

Skills

  • Physical Assessment
  • Operational Procedures
  • Behavioral Health Electronic Health Records
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Patient Education
  • Complex Wound Care
  • Wound Prevention
  • Family Education
  • Staff Training
  • Risk Identification

Timeline

Certified Wound Care Nurse

Mayo Clinic Hospital
01.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Florida State College At Jacksonville

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