Leah Karvonen
Port St. Lucie ,Florida
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Wound Care Nurse with over 7 years of experience in various healthcare settings. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Skilled in assessment, critical thinking, and communication, with a track record of collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal outcomes. Seeking to leverage my expertise and passion for wound care in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Outpatient Wound Center
08.2025 - Current
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Wound Care Coordinator
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Directed, organized and developed all wound care services for an 80 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility.
- Functioned independently, demonstrated above average communication skills while working efficiently with patients, family members and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provided empathetic bedside care and developed comprehensive care plans for patients in need of various treatments to include ostomy care and education, wound vac dressing changes and maintenance, monitoring of skin grafts and surgical incisions as well as treating chronic wounds and skin tears.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Wound Care Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked efficiently with interdisciplinary teams to help treat and prevent various wounds in an 80 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility.
- As 1 of 2 Wound Care Certified RNs at this facility, was the subject matter expert and source of continuing education for patients and staff in wound care treatment and infection prevention techniques.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Phone Triage Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Outpatient OBGYN
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Delivered comprehensive patient care within a rehabilitation setting. Dedicated to providing top quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions including patient assessment, IV administration, phlebotomy, wound care, medication administration and assisted with activities of daily living.
- Communicated with patients, family members, physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to improve quality of care and overall patient outcomes.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Served in both medical clinics and hospital environments including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Cared for sick and injured servicemembers returning from deployment. Including treating patients with gun shot wounds, traumatic amputations and traumatic brain injuries.
- Conducted preliminary exams to determine diagnosis and provide medical treatment. Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment. Performed emergency and routine medical procedures in high pressure environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Port St. Lucie12-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Port St. Lucie12-2018
Certification
Wound Care Certification ( WCC ) The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy August 2022
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse ( CRRN ) Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board January 2024
Ostomy Management Specialist ( OMS ) The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy September 2025
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Outpatient Wound Center
08.2025 - Current
Wound Care Coordinator
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2025
Wound Care Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
Phone Triage Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Outpatient OBGYN
08.2021 - 03.2022
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2022
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
08.2011 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University