To best utilize the extensive experience and skills I have acquired as Professional Registered Nurse.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
UK Kings Daughters Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advancements in wound care research, incorporating new findings into practice for better results.
Communicated effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding throughout their treatment journey.
Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds, facilitating resilience during rehabilitation efforts.
Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Contributed to clinic efficiency by streamlining documentation processes and maintaining accurate patient records.
Effectively managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for timely delivery of care to patients.
Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Reduced risk of infection with meticulous wound cleaning and dressing techniques.
Registered Nurse
Adventist Simi Valley Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Primary care Nursing for Adults in the Critical Care Setting, former Night Shift Charge Nurse.
Registered Nurse
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2013
Primary care Nursing for Adults in the Critical Care Setting.
Registered Nurse
Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
10.2003 - 01.2013
Primary care Nursing for Adults in the Critical Care setting.
Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center. Thousand Oaks, Ca. 2006: Created the RN PICCLine Insertion Program and completed certification for PICC Line insertion.
Playing golf, painting, drawing, reading, walking.
Affiliations
Former member of: The American Association of Critical Care Nursing; The Intravenous Nurses Society, The Wound Care Association, and the Legal Nurse Consultant Association.
Former Certifications in : Critical Care Nursing (CCRN); Intravenous Nursing (CRNI), Wound Care Nursing (WCCN), PICC Line Insertion, and Legal Nurse Consulting (CLNC).
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