Karen Rodriguez
FNP, RN, WC
Miami,FL
Summary
Certified Wound Care Nurse with over 6 years 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound-care-nurse (Manager)
Fountain Manor Health And Rehabilitation
06.2021 - Current
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall wound care services within the facility.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Beatriz Home Health
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Miami Regional University
Miami Spring12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlos J Finlay
Cuba06.2000
Skills
- Wound Healing Stimulation
- Traumatic Wound Care
- Treatment Planning
- Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment
- Needs Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Geriatric Wound Care
- Wound Dressing
- Chronic Wound Care
- Wound Measurement
- Acute Wound Care
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Vohra Wound Care Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Wound-care-nurse (Manager)
Fountain Manor Health And Rehabilitation
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beatriz Home Health
11.2018 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Miami Regional University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Regional University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlos J Finlay
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