Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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LAUREN CARISSIMI, RN

CUYAHOGA FALLS,OH

Summary

Compassionate and clinically skilled nursing professional with a strong foundation in nursing practice and a growing passion for clinical education. Brings a deep understanding of clinical protocols, wound care practices, and instructional methodologies. Eager to leverage and expand teaching abilities and clinical expertise in a Clinical Specialist or Educator role. Committed to supporting best practices, improving patient outcomes, and empowering healthcare providers through effective education and mentorship.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Educator

Ameriwound
02.2025 - Current
  • Diagnosed and treated complex wounds in skilled nursing facilities, including pressure injuries, vascular wounds, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic wounds, and more.
  • Performed and trained others in advanced wound care procedures, including debridements and application of negative pressure therapy devices and biologics.
  • Educated providers on prevention strategies by assessing and verifying patients' skin integrity to reduce risk of pressure injuries and other wounds.
  • Provided direct patient care at AmeriWound-affiliated LTC facilities, including approximately 25% travel across multiple states.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center
05.2023 - 03.2025
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe and clean patient environment
  • Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
  • Positioned and prepped patients for surgery
  • Assessed patient condition before, during, and after procedures to ensure optimal outcomes
  • Kept count of surgical instruments and sharps throughout surgery
  • Obtained and verified operative procedures and consent
  • Administered medications as needed
  • Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Southwest General Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference
  • Adhered to AORN standards of peri-operative practice
  • Maintained a safe surgical environment
  • Assist anesthesia before, during, and after case as indicated
  • Obtained and verified operative procedures and consent

Registered Nurse, Burn Intensive Care Unit

Akron Children's Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Developed an individualized plan of care utilizing nursing and medical diagnoses
  • Provided supervision and guidance to unlicensed assertive personnel in delivering patient care
  • Collaborated with other health care team members in formulating a plan of care
  • Assisted with dressing application to surgical burn patients in the operating room

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kent State University
12.2021

Bachelors of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Kent State University
12.2015

Skills

  • Staff development
  • Quality improvement
  • Clinical expertise
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Continuing education

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, OH #RN497386
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Educator

Ameriwound
02.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center
05.2023 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Southwest General Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse, Burn Intensive Care Unit

Akron Children's Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelors of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Kent State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kent State University

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