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Lisa Whittemore

Middleboro,MA

Summary

Dynamic Wound Care Clinician with extensive experience at Old Colony Hospice, excelling in patient assessments and treatment planning. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and education. Skilled in direct patient care and maintaining HIPAA compliance, delivering compassionate support during critical transitions.

Experienced with providing compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patient comfort and dignity. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of pain management techniques and emotional support strategies. Track record of working effectively within interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Wound Care Clinician

Old Colony Hospice
West Bridgewater, MA
03.2009 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive delivery of hospice services.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
  • Provide direct patient care for wound care assessment and evaluation
  • Make wound care recommendation
  • Support case managers with wound management
  • Educated patients and caregivers on symptom management and palliative care options.

Float Nurse

Old Colony Hospice
West Bridgewater, MA
03.2009 - Current
  • Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
  • Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by working closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Nurse

Cardiology Primary and Urgent Care
Brockton MA
04.1999 - 03.2001

Oversaw vital sign assessment for patients. Conducted EKG assessments to support diagnosis. Facilitated efficient patient flow into examination rooms.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Quincy College
Quincy, MA
05.1996

High School Diploma -

Blue Hills Regional Vocational High School
Canton, MA
06.1993

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient education
  • Ethical practice
  • One-on-one instruction
  • Treatment Planning
  • Treatment plan development
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Medication administration
  • Bedside care
  • Wound care

Certification

Wound Care Certification

Timeline

Wound Care Clinician

Old Colony Hospice
03.2009 - Current

Float Nurse

Old Colony Hospice
03.2009 - Current

Nurse

Cardiology Primary and Urgent Care
04.1999 - 03.2001

Associate of Science - Nursing

Quincy College

High School Diploma -

Blue Hills Regional Vocational High School