Islande Andre
Port Saint Lucie,USA
Summary
Proficient and caring registered nurse with years of patient care experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care, and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Compassionate Wound Care Registered Nurse with a comprehensive background in wound assessment, treatment, and patient education. Strong capabilities in implementing evidence-based wound care protocols, ensuring optimal healing outcomes. Demonstrated skills in patient advocacy and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient care management. Impactful contributions made through improved patient satisfaction and lowered infection rates.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Registered nurse
Lawnwood hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Educated patients on the importance of preventive measures to avoid further injury or infection.
- Assessed patients' wounds and documented progress in medical records.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, nutrition, and psychology in providing comprehensive care to patients with complex wounds.
- Reported any abnormal findings to physician immediately for prompt intervention.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
- Communicated with professionals when starting or adjusting treatment.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds, and monitor healing.
- Developed and implemented individualized wound care plans based on patient assessments and best practices.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Provide post-surgery treatment for patients with ostomies and conditions.
- Assisted with the installation of negative pressure systems when necessary.
Registered Nurse Manager
Port Saint Lucie Nursing and Rehab
Port Saint Lucie, USA
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Overseas the skills/rehab department.
- Manage staff and scheduling.
- Review patient’s charts.
- Conducts meetings and in-services.
Wound Care Nurse
Sea Breeze Nursing & Rehab
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
- Provided education to patients and families on wound care management techniques.
- Instructed nursing staff on proper documentation related to wound care treatments.
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
Wound Care RN
Port Saint Lucie Nursing and Rehab
Port Saint Lucie, USA
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Identified nutritional deficiencies and coordinated with personnel to solve nutrition problems.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on the most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted the attending physician.
- Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-service nurses.
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments to ensure optimal outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Place
Port Saint Lucie, USA
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Manage patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Minimize staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtain biological specimens for ordered tests and prepare for laboratory transport.
- Administer controlled narcotics and oral topical medications.
- Supervised the staff and ensured staffing was accurate per ratio.
- Communicate with Physicians, ARNP and POA.
- Review charts and doctor's orders.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Gardens of Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie, USA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Help with treatment plans and communicate with patients about options, medications, and self-management.
- Coordinate daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Report changes in patient status to providers and POA.
- Take patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitor glucose and patient wellbeing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Port Saint Lucie Nursing and Rehab
Port Saint Lucie, USA
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers, and social workers.
- Assisted patients in the performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed, as well as walking and stretching.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real time.
Assistant Quality Specialist
CSL Plasma
Port Saint Lucie, USA
06.2011 - 04.2017
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
- Created inspection checklists and trained staff members in proper use of them.
- Participated in external audits conducted by regulatory bodies or third party organizations.
- Maintained records of test results, QC and QA activities, and related documents.
- Tracked defect rates over time and suggested measures for continual improvement of quality assurance systems.
- Documented daily inspection results and reported any discrepancies or problems immediately.
- Worked with center management in the development and implementation of continuous improvement plans.
- Collaborated with Assistant Manager of Quality (AMQ), to be able to represent the center during internal and external audits, responded to questions, and stopped operations, including shipments to address quality concerns.
- Prepared reports on product defects to identify trends in quality issues.
- Implemented new methods for measuring process effectiveness and efficiency within the organization.
- Provided technical support to other departments on quality-related matters.
Education
Certification - Wound Care Concepts Course
Healiant Wound Training Solutions
01-2034
Bachelor of Science - bachelor’s in nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10.2023
Certification - MDS
MDS Training Institute
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Port Saint Lucie, FL09.2022
Certificate/Diploma - Practical Nursing
Indian River State College
Port Saint Lucie, FL01.2022
Associate of Arts -
Indian River State College
Port Saint Lucie, FL01.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
HCI
West Palm Beach, FL01.2022
Skills
- EMR/HER matrix charting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Quality specialist experience
- Leadership experience
- PCC charting experience
- Complex wound care
- Wound VAC experienced
- MDS certified
- BLS and ACLS
- Matrix charting experience
- Advanced wound care
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Wound Care Registered nurse
Lawnwood hospital
02.2024 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Sea Breeze Nursing & Rehab
11.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Manager
Port Saint Lucie Nursing and Rehab
02.2023 - 11.2024
Wound Care RN
Port Saint Lucie Nursing and Rehab
05.2022 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Place
12.2020 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Gardens of Port Saint Lucie
01.2020 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Port Saint Lucie Nursing and Rehab
09.2017 - 07.2020
Assistant Quality Specialist
CSL Plasma
06.2011 - 04.2017
Certification - Wound Care Concepts Course
Healiant Wound Training Solutions
Bachelor of Science - bachelor’s in nursing
Capella University
Certification - MDS
MDS Training Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Certificate/Diploma - Practical Nursing
Indian River State College
Associate of Arts -
Indian River State College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
HCI
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