Janet Estrada
El Paso,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience delivering comprehensive patient care across diverse settings. Specializing in wound care, with 10 years dedicated to assessing and treating complex wounds while fostering trusting relationships that enhance healing outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
- Care for adult patients with chronic and acute wounds in the hospital/rehabilitation setting.
- Assessed and treated various wound types, including complex surgical wounds and pressure injuries, to promote optimal healing and patient recovery.
- Work closely with specialty doctors to develop a plan of care that will heal the wound as rapidly as possible while treating the underlying causes that compromise the healing process.
- Assessed patient wounds and developed individualized care plans.
- Educated staff on wound care best practices, focusing on pressure ulcer prevention and surgical site infection prevention to improve patient outcomes.
- Provide wound care education to staff, especially pressure ulcer prevention and surgical site infection prevention.
- Attended annual wound care forums and trainings to stay current on advanced treatments and products for enhanced patient care.
Home Health Field Nurse
Express Nursing
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Conducted comprehensive admission assessments, measured vital signs, and provided critical treatments including wound care, IV medication administration, and catheter changes.
- Delivered personalized in-home care to adult patients, enhancing comfort and addressing individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote informed decision-making.
Registered Nurse
Presidio County Medical Clinic
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided comprehensive care to patients with diverse diagnoses, overseeing treatment from initiation through completion.
- Triage patients for doctor’s visits, including vital signs, medication list updates, medical history updates, and pertinent screenings such as T-Steps, vision, hearing, PHQ-9, EPDS, and SLUMS.
- Educated patients and families on effective treatment options and at-home strategies, promoting better long-term health outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence.
- Assist providers with clinical procedures.
- Conducted blood draws for laboratory testing in a clinical setting.
- Administered vaccines to patients in accordance with health guidelines.
Wound Care Nurse
Del Sol Wound Care Clinic/Del Sol Medical Center
05.2010 - 02.2016
- Care for patients of all ages with chronic and acute wounds in both hospital and outpatient settings.
- Monitored patients for signs of infection and complications continuously.
- Applied advanced wound dressings and therapies for optimal healing.
- Informed patients and families on wound care techniques to enhance understanding and self-management.
- Collaborated with specialty doctors to create comprehensive care plans aimed at rapid wound healing and addressing underlying health issues.
- Keep up with the latest wound care treatments and products by attending wound care forums and trainings every year.
- Care for patients in need of IV infusions in a clinic setting, which included starting IVs, accessing and maintaining port-a-caths and central lines following proper protocol.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Registered Nurse/LVN
Always Caring Home Health
09.2006 - 05.2010
- Cared for diverse patients in home setting, addressing individual needs and promoting well-being.
- Performed admission assessments, measured vital signs, provided treatments including wound care, administered IV medication, and changed catheters.
- Provide education to patient and family about diagnosis, treatment, and healthy lifestyle.
- Supervise licensed and certified personnel such as LVNs, CNAs and providers by visiting with patients and completing interviews as well as paperwork regarding the care received by home health personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2015
Applied Science Degree - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12-2007
High school or equivalent -
Clint High School
El Paso, TX05-2001
Skills
- Surgical wound care
- Complex wound management
- Negative pressure therapy
- Wound bed preparation
- Pressure ulcer care
- Ostomy care
- Diabetic foot care
- Venous and arterial treatment
- Moisture management
- Compression therapy
- Patient education techniques
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptability to new treatments
- Multitask effectively
- Family and staff rapport
- Ethical principles
Certification
• Wound Care Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Director of Children’s Sunday School Ministry, 06/01/12, 07/01/15. Recruiting of volunteers for children’s ministry, training of new volunteers as well as providing the materials needed for the lessons.Coordinating and organizing field trips for the church children and community outreach activities such as Fall Festival, Vacation Bible School, among others.
- Sunday School Teacher, 06/2021 to present
- Volunteer, Child Crisis Center, 87 hrs
Additional Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Leadership Experience
Unit Preceptor, Mentor nursing students and new employees. Responsibilities included teaching appropriate patient care management, demonstrating expected duties of a wound care nurse and reinforcing collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary health care team., Member of the wound care unit peer interview team.
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Home Health Field Nurse
Express Nursing
09.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Presidio County Medical Clinic
10.2018 - 06.2020
Wound Care Nurse
Del Sol Wound Care Clinic/Del Sol Medical Center
05.2010 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse/LVN
Always Caring Home Health
09.2006 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at El Paso
Applied Science Degree - Nursing
El Paso Community College
High school or equivalent -
Clint High School