Wound Care Nurse
Avamere Pacific Ridge
09.2024 - 05.2026
Lisa Lane
LPN
Lakewood,WA
Timeline
Resident Care Manager RCM
Life Care Center Of Puyallup
04.2021 - 09.2024
Associate of Science - Medical Esthetics
Clover Park Tech
09.2013 - 06.2014
Diploma - Nursing
Casa Loma College
12.2000 - 01.2001
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Avamere Pacific Ridge
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Resident Care Manager RCM
Life Care Center Of Puyallup
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Managed department staff by monitoring performance, implementing improvement plans and conducting training.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
- Helped set goals, determine appropriate interventions and connect resources for individual patients.
- Planned and coordinated patient discharges.
- Assessed patient conditions during daily rounds and recommended changes to care plans.
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
- Collaborated with patients and families to provide care and treatment education.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans and coordinated necessary services to avail quality care for clients.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Casa Loma College
Los Angeles, CA 12.2000 - 01.2001
Associate of Science - Medical Esthetics
Clover Park Tech
Lakewood, WA 09.2013 - 06.2014
Skills
- Wound prevention/care
- Wound dressing/treatment
- Pain management
- Staff training
- Patient education
- Treatment Planning
- Physical assessment
- Post-surgery treatment
- Data collection
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Pressure ulcer management
- Infection treatment
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.