Experienced clinical nurse with a passion for professional growth and a strong attention to detail. Skilled in providing high caliber case analysis and committed to continuous improvement in my practice and education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Wound Care Nurse, Outpatient Wound Healing Centers
Inova
Mount Vernon, VA
04.2022 - Current
Provided patient care in three outpatient settings, overseeing a daily average of 30 patients.
Achieved level Advanced RN3
Member of professional groups like Uncharted, HYPE, and We Who Serve
Utilized strong cultural awareness to prioritize patient safety and collaboration in a fast-paced environment
Subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex clinic wound care issues to peers, physicians and leaders
Collected, compiled, correlated, and analyzed patient medical and demographic information
Nurse representative for EPIC expansion for Wound documentation
Anticipate and respond to adverse reaction and events related to products and disease pathways
Develop and monitor standards, guidelines, and pathways for care
Incorporate peer-reviewed data to improve my practice and to enhance outcomes
Conducted patient and clinic chart reviews to evaluate documentation practices
Preceptor for new team members, Super user (EPIC, Beaker).
Registered Nurse
RestorixHealth
Anacortes, WA
10.2018 - 12.2021
Provided care to 18 patients on a daily basis in rural community
Case Management tracking of wound healing data and execute detailed documentation utilizing MediTech and WoundDocs
Careful handling of bioengineered tissues (Organogenesis, Integra, MIMEDX, Smith & Nephew, etc.)
Gather and collect tissue and bone specimens for biopsy and/or culture and sensitivity testing
Engage in difficult conversations with patients and family members regarding the status of their wounds and healthcare status
Provided comprehensive patient education on topics such as at-home dressing changes, negative pressure care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and general wound repair.
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Floor (All Shifts)
Island Health
Anacortes, WA
05.2018 - 11.2021
Floor nurse for a 30 bed, rural hospital
Proud to have cared for patients through the COVID-19 pandemic and asked by name to float to other units to include: Emergency Department, ICU, Labor & Delivery, and Mother & Baby
Accountable for the administration of, observation, charting and reporting effects of medications, intravenous procedures, and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner while operating within established policies, procedures, and regulations
Evaluate vaccine status and administer according to patient needs
SWAT (Skin, Wound, Assessment, Treatment) team member
Proficient with MediTech, Office Suite, and Pixis.
Military Police, CT National Guard
United States Army
Hartford, CT
02.2003 - 02.2009
Ensured operational readiness and maintenance of a team comprising of 3 members and team equipment such as tactical vehicle, weapon systems, and communication systems valued at over $1M.
Operation Iraqi Freedom 2006-2007: Planned, supervised, and executed Military Police operations in an urban and rural combat environment and provided transitional training to Iraqi police and Iraqi Army
September 2005: Quick Reaction Team to Hurricane Katrina
Distributed support and aid to distressed locals, security at FEMA facilities
FEMA appointed team responsible for conducting security and humanitarian operations throughout the city of New Orleans.
Certified Wound Care Nurse, Inpatient Inova Alexandria
Inova
Alexandria, VA
Supported all inpatient teams with wound care education, consulting patients/medical staff and providing wound care education for the 318-bed hospital
Uphold high standards of practice relating to the care, teaching and rehabilitation of patients having fistulas, wounds, burns, and incontinence
Collaborate and prioritize interdisciplinary communication for multidiscipline, collaborative patient care
Advocate and educate patients and caretakers on wound care, infection and injury prevention, and skin care
Performed comprehensive assessments, treatments, and dressing changes independently while maintaining adherence to hospital policies and procedures
Efficient at EPIC electronic medical record system.