Kendra Swaby
Cambria,NY
Summary
Experienced Certified Wound Care Nurse specializing in clinical judgment and effective communication. Proven ability to assess complex wounds and educate patients and families, fostering adherence to treatment regimens and improving overall care strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Wound Care Nurse
Northwell Health System
Manhasset, NY
12.2003 - Current
- Assessed and diagnosed patient wounds using evidence-based protocols and advanced care techniques.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to optimize healing outcomes for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on wound care management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care strategies and enhance overall clinical outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College
Oakland Gardens, NY03-1990
Skills
- Wound assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Pressure ulcer management
- Wound dressing techniques
- Negative pressure therapy
- Moisture management
- Venous leg ulcer treatment
- Compression therapy
- Offloading techniques
- Diabetic foot care
- Collaborative care
- Ostomy management
- Arterial ulcer care
- Surgical wound care
- Skin integrity preservation
- Chronic wound management
- Patient education
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Risk identification
- Healthcare management
- Staff training
- Wound treatment
- Intervention planning
- Family education
- Treatment Planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Complex wound care
- Wound prevention
- Post-surgery treatment
- Infection treatment
- Ostomy care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care assessment
- Monitoring vital signs
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear patient communication
- Microsoft office
- Task prioritization
- Infection control
- Accurate documentation
- Health promotion
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- License - Registered Nurse
- Wound Care Certified
Timeline
Certified Wound Care Nurse
Northwell Health System
12.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College