Jazmin Villafuerte
Seagoville,TX
Summary
Skilled Wound Care Technician and Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at Parkland Health and Hospital Systems, enhancing patient recovery through advanced wound care and surgical support. Expert in wound dressing techniques and moisture management, coupled with exceptional communication skills, significantly reduced readmission rates. Passionate about patient education and safety, consistently contributing to successful surgical outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Technician
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
12.2018 - Current
- Effectively communicated with patients regarding their progress, answering questions and addressing concerns as needed.
- Supported interdisciplinary team collaboration for better wound healing strategies and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-services nurses.
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive wound care treatments and following established protocols.
- Improved patient comfort by skillfully applying dressings and compression wraps to various types of wounds.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Assisted physicians in complex wound care procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate support to patients undergoing painful or uncomfortable procedures, easing their anxiety during the process.
- Educated patients on proper at-home wound care techniques, significantly reducing readmission rates.
Surgical Technologist
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seagoville High School
Seagoville, TX05.2014
Skills
- Wound assessment
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Moisture Management
- Wound Care Conferences
- Wound Cleansing
- Surgical Wound Care
- Critical Thinking
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Effective Communication
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
Accomplishments
Awarded R.O.S.E (Award Recognition of Staff Excellence): a monthly recognition opportunity for in-patient and out-patient PCAs at Parkland.
Awarded R.O.S.E (Award Recognition of Staff Excellence): a monthly recognition opportunity for i
The ROSE Award, or Recognition of Service Excellence, is a healthcare award that recognizes employees who go above and beyond in their work. The award is given to employees who demonstrate compassion, provide excellent care, and are role models for their colleagues and community.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wound Care Technician
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
12.2018 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
12.2016 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Seagoville High School
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