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Linda Champion

Eastpoint,GA

Summary

To secure a position as an RN and WCN nurse in the field of in house wound care and rehabilitation. To participate in consultations with nursing, rehab and medical staff to promote the treatment plans and healing of wounds in a rehab setting. Wound Care Nurse with over 42 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. Eager to parlay wound care expertise and return to a familiar position and location.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Educational Nursing Supervisor

ARAA Home Care Agency
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  • Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
  • Enhanced employee documentation skills with class and regular note assessments with real time feedback.
  • Assigning educational modules to reflect state guidelines and requirements for employees within Georgia, Maryland and Alabama.
  • Managing over 50 employees in education.

Wound Care Nurse Coordinator and Rehab Nurse

Encompass Rehab of Newnan
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Enhanced patient healing by implementing advanced wound care techniques and evidence-based practices.
  • Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
  • Evaluated patients wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expedited healing processes.
  • Managed statistics for 20-30 clients daily.

Rehab Nursing

NC Rex Rehab
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
  • Contributed to positive rehabilitation environment through effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and reported changes in condition to supervising nurses and therapists.
  • Provided medications and assessed each client for outcomes documenting results.
  • Assessed skin for intactness, pressure relief for at risk population.
  • Participated in and maintained protocol for COVID.
  • Managed approximately 25 patients nightly providing watchful oversite, medications as ordered and personal care needs including but not limited to safety and toileting activities.

Wound Care Nurse

Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Wound care nurse for entire hospital for five years; Answered all hospital consults including neonate and s/p labor and delivery patients. Covered 6 ICU units, one step down unit, surgery and over six medical floors. Occasionally assisted with complex clients in GI outpatient clinics. then two-year's experience in ER and psychiatric nursing providing emergent care. Treating critical care patients and patients in acute mental crisis.

Co Wound Care Nurse

Emory University Rehab
02.2019 - 08.2020
  • Served as co wound care nurse for inpatient rehab facility. Answered consults daily, provided wound care assessments on new admissions, made recommendations for wound care and attended weekly rounds with wound care MD via telehealth as well as Residents assigned to floors.
  • Established wound care treatment plans for admissions and for development of new wounds.
  • Managed 7-9 wound cases daily.

Wound Care Nurse

Emory University General Surgery Clinic
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Performed wound care and genitourinary procedures in two outpatient clinics, general surgery and urology as travel nurse. Managed wound VACs and complex surgical wounds and non-healing wounds on outpatient basis. Occasionally floated to vascular clinic as well.
  • Provided care for 6-7 clients daily.

Wound Care Nurse

Calvary Hospital Outpatient Wound Care Clinic
03.2007 - 12.2013
  • Five years as wound care nurse in outpatient wound care clinic that also involved participating in research.
  • Provided care for 10-12 outpatients daily primarily for placement of 4-layer compression bandages and Unna boots, diabetic foot ulcers.
  • Led nursing team by providing computer programming and documentation instruction.
  • Scheduled 40-45 clients for weekly visits.

Visiting Nurse and Orientation Nurse Instructor

Visiting Nurse Service Of New York
06.1983 - 02.2007
  • 23-year career in home care. Field Visiting Nurse and Orientation Nurse Instructor.
  • Initially provided care for residents of six large housing projects.
  • Provided education regarding clinical care for RN's. procedures and policies for all staff including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social workers and Speech Therapists as it related to Medicaid and CMS regulations. Participated in two-year project for development and programming of newly developed tablets for field use by all disciplines. Provided and participated in wound care class for Nursing staff.

Education

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Healthcare Management
  • Risk Identification
  • Family Education
  • Nursing Education regarding wound care and prevention
  • Over 16 years experience with wound and ostomy care in hospital setting, outpatient clinics and home care

Additional Information

Previous experience includes 2 years in a step-down critical unit followed by a 23-year career in home care as a visiting nurse and educator. Thereafter, five years were spent as a wound care nurse in an outpatient wound care clinic that also involved participating in research. Seeking part – full time employment wherein I can utilize my expertise preferably in an outpatient setting. I also have some Telehealth experience along with great communication skills. Additional skills include assessments and evaluation of patients and their clinical status, teaching and preparing for JAECHO and state audits. I am a team player and always strive to enhance the strength and commitment to service for any facility that I work for.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Extra Activities

Feed Our Families Outreach Program - assists families, single and two parent, with the provision of food, hot meals for children and servicing children while out of school.

ART - Homeless outreach organization that provides snacks, safe sex information and supplies as well as hygienic products.

Affiliations

  • Serving as a Minister in a non denominational social justice ministry.

Timeline

Wound Care Nurse Coordinator and Rehab Nurse

Encompass Rehab of Newnan
11.2021 - 09.2022

Rehab Nursing

NC Rex Rehab
05.2021 - 09.2021

Clinical Educational Nursing Supervisor

ARAA Home Care Agency
11.2020 - 08.2022

Co Wound Care Nurse

Emory University Rehab
02.2019 - 08.2020

Wound Care Nurse

Emory University General Surgery Clinic
10.2018 - 02.2019

Wound Care Nurse

Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2020

Wound Care Nurse

Calvary Hospital Outpatient Wound Care Clinic
03.2007 - 12.2013

Visiting Nurse and Orientation Nurse Instructor

Visiting Nurse Service Of New York
06.1983 - 02.2007

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