Deweese Oakes
LPN
Georgetown,Ga
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Certified Wound Care Nurse with over 10years of healthcare industry experience. Proficient in educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures and techniques to optimize wound healing. Hardworking with flexible schedule to accommodate service needs. Eager to advance my expertise to rewarding new position. I love long term care wound care
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Currently working on my wound care certification
Work History
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Shiftmed
Columbus, GA
06.2023 - Current
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Promoted skin integrity through diligent monitoring and prevention measures such as pressure relief positioning and moisture management.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex wounds.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
LPN Traveling Unit Manager
Beacon Health
Georgia
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Fitzgerald, GA08.2012
Skills
- Sterile procedures
- Patient care planning
- Wound Dressing
- Medication Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Healthcare management
- Wound treatment
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient support
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Charting
- EMR Updating
- Intravenous therapy
- CPR/AED
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical Assessment
- Procedure Explanation
- Pressure Ulcer Management
- Wound Care
- Patient Education
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Healthcare Management
- Wound Prevention
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Complex Wound Care
- Nursing Process
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Shiftmed
06.2023 - Current
LPN Traveling Unit Manager
Beacon Health
03.2019 - 05.2023
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College