Analytical and strategic Wound & Ostomy Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Wound/Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
Genesis Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations on multiple hospital units
Leverage feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
Update patient charts with data to keep records current and support accurate wound/ostomy treatments
Perform accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards
Implement infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections
Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Provide didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
Promote a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes
Implement treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management
Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment
Participated in development of guidelines for wound & ostomy care
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Genesis Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2014
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry - Charge
Genesis Medical Center
07.2008 - 07.2011
Provided exceptional care for a 32 bed high-acute unit with patients needing complex care such as cardioversion, post op CABG/pacemaker care and rehabilitation.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Advanced professional development by attending relevant conferences and workshops, then sharing acquired knowledge with fellow team members.
Contributed to positive work environment by fostering teamwork, offering constructive feedback, and celebrating collective achievements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
Skills
Wound/Ostomy Certified RN with 20 years experience in both acute & clinic care
High level of autonomy
10 years home care/home infusion experience
Critical Thinking skills
Previous Operating Room experience
Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook use
Certification
Ostomy Management Specialist
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Wound/Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
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