Laquonya Perry
Detroit,MI
Summary
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Michigan with a professional comprehensive background in wound care management, focused on optimizing patient outcomes. I have a proven track record in implementing best practices and enhancing care protocols. Known for team collaboration and adaptability to changing clinical needs, with strong patient assessment and care planning abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Coordinator/Restorative Nurse Manager
Westwood Nursing Center
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve efficiency and maintain accurate patient records.
- Identified nutritional deficiencies and coordinated with personnel to solve nutrition problems.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while managing a team focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Established strong relationships with medical supply vendors, negotiating cost-effective contracts for wound care products
Unit Manager/Wound Care Coordinator/Restorative Nurse
St Jude Nursing Center
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Ensured Nursing Units ran smoothly to ensure the safety of the residents and staff
- Completed weekly Wound Rounds, and documentation reporting off to the necessary disciplines
- Worked closely with the Registered Dietitian to ensure adequate nutrition and supplements were provided, implementing NAR if needed
- Stood in as acting DON in the absence of the Director of Nursing
- In-Serviced Staff monthly or as needed according to activity, incident, or calendar
- Worked closely with PCS care Coordinators, Parole Officers and social Worker to ensure residents from MDOC transitioned to the community setting successfully
- Led Care conferences to ensure all residents were receiving adequate care
- Rounded with Medical Director three times a week
- Worked with Psych Services concerning GDR's, and residents progress or decline
- Prepared months end Wound report for DON
- Attended QA reporting on residents wounds
- Prepared 802 upon arrival of the State in absence of MDS Nurse
- Attended weekly at risk meetings
- Managed Restorative Case Load
- Completed New- Hire Orientation
- Completed investigations on Incidents/ Accident Reports
- Administered TB tests to all new hires and Annually for employees
- Audited Charts at months end and as needed to ensure quality of care
- On Call Every other weekend and as needed
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
Charge Nurse
St Jude Nursing Center
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Ensure safety of all residents and staff
- Medication administration
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in residents conditions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Record resident's medical information and vital signs
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Conduct specified laboratory tests as ordered
- Ensure proper care of residents with Peg-tube and Foley catheter placements
- Resolved conflicts among staff as well as residents
- Ensured monthly summaries, ADL's, shower sheets, MAR's, TAR's, Food acceptance, and infection surveillance logs were completed
- On call every other weekend and as needed
- Completed weekly Wound Rounds working directly with the Dr
- Attended care conference weekly
- Updated Care Plans as needed
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Assisted Central Supplies in ordering for the facility
- Organized Nursing meetings
- Provided resident and family education as needed
- Completed chart checks at months end to ensure no medication errors
- Assisted with residents Recapitalization of Stay
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Brown Mack College
Findlay, Ohio08.2012
Skills
- Efficient in Wound Vac application and Care
- Knowledge of EMAR
- Catheter and Ostomy Care
- Staff training
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Nutritional support
- Complex wound care
- Infection treatment
- Post-surgery treatment
- Rehabilitative care
- Wound prevention
- Problem-solving abilities
- Employee supervision
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Affiliations
- Phi Beta Kappa
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Wound Care Coordinator/Restorative Nurse Manager
Westwood Nursing Center
11.2021 - 07.2023
Unit Manager/Wound Care Coordinator/Restorative Nurse
St Jude Nursing Center
01.2017 - 05.2019
Charge Nurse
St Jude Nursing Center
07.2015 - 12.2016
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Brown Mack College
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