Jennifer Atalaya Lynn MANKE
Asheville,NC
Summary
Results-driven nurse with extensive experience specializing in complex wound care and infection control and prevention. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and education, while implementing antimicrobial stewardship strategies and preventative measures in clinical care. Committed to delivering compassionate care and optimizing health management for diverse patient populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
Laurels of GreenTree Ridge
Asheville, NC
12.2023 - Current
- Implemented antibiotic stewardship programs to optimize antimicrobial use and reduce resistance.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based upon assessment findings.
- Applied advanced wound dressings and managed wound vacuums to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
Clinic Triage Nurse
Care Resource Team/All Medical Personnel
Oakland Park, Florida
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Initiated treatments such as wound dressing changes and IV infusions as ordered by physician.
- Participated in performance improvement activities within the organization's Quality Assurance Program.
- Provided initial patient screening, evaluation, and assessment in acute care setting.
- Reviewed lab results, imaging reports and other diagnostic tests related to patient's condition.
Wound Nurse
TrustBridge Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management regarding HIV and addiction status
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Treated complex wounds not healed in four weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
Skilled Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
Boca Raton, FL
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Attended to patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Provide post-surgery treatment for patients with ostomies and supra pubic catheters.
Hospice Wound Care Nurse
All Medical Personnel
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with personal care, including bathing, grooming and dressing.
Wound Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions
St Petersburg , Fl
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Corrections Nurse
Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
Milton, FL
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Nurse Manager
Medical Solutions
Louisville, CO
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Supervised 18-bed COVID unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
- Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Skilled Nurse Manager
Medical Solutions
Boulder, CO
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided care to complicated post surgical wounds such as dehiscences or infected site.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Delivered treatments and intramuscular injections per facility protocols to maintain effective client protection.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to COVID patients in COVID isolation department.
Education
Diploma -
Brown Mackie College
2010
The Phlebotomy Training Center
2004
Skills
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Surveillance strategies
- Diagnostic testing procedures
- Infection control practices
- Long-term health management
- Complex wound care
- Debridement techniques
- Wound care management
- Isolation precautions
- Overseeing isolation procedures
- Infection monitoring
Certification
- Clinical Wound Care Associate through ABWM (CWCA)
- American College Clinical Wound Specialist (ACCWS)
- Infection Prevention Control Officer through AHCA (IPCO)
- SPICE
- ACLS and BLS current
- Peripheral IV Certification
- Basic and Advanced Phlebotomy Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
Laurels of GreenTree Ridge
12.2023 - Current
Clinic Triage Nurse
Care Resource Team/All Medical Personnel
06.2022 - 12.2023
Wound Nurse
TrustBridge Health
01.2022 - 06.2022
Skilled Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
11.2021 - 01.2022
Hospice Wound Care Nurse
All Medical Personnel
05.2021 - 10.2021
Wound Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions
02.2021 - 04.2021
Corrections Nurse
Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
12.2020 - 02.2021
Nurse Manager
Medical Solutions
04.2020 - 11.2020
Skilled Nurse Manager
Medical Solutions
01.2019 - 04.2020
Diploma -
Brown Mackie College
The Phlebotomy Training Center
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