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Loren A Elchik CRNP WCC

Bel Air,MD

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Associate Clinical Lead Director at Personic with extensive wound care expertise and a proven track record in patient care coordination. Skilled in team management and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Adept at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal care delivery and support for complex health needs.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Clinical Lead Director CRNP WCC

Personic
01.2024 - Current
  • Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and appropriate care planning.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs and developed tailored care plans accordingly, promoting individualized attention and support.
  • Assessed patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Perform debridements and skin subsitutes in the home setting
  • Enhance team performance by providing regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
  • Streamline workflow processes for increased efficiency and improved patient care delivery.
  • Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical protocols and guidelines.
  • Develop strong interdisciplinary relationships to ensure a collaborative approach in patient management.
  • Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

CRNP WCC

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Clinical CRNP practicing in both the Bel Air and the Aberdeen locations
  • Direct patient care and assessment of chronic and acute wounds
  • Strategizing current and long term care.
  • Managing chronic and acute health issues of vascular, diabetic, pressure, traumatic, dermatologic and incisional wounds
  • Performing debridements, punch biopsy, cyst removal, and skin substitute placement
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

CRNP WCC

Healing Partners
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Performed debridements and skin substitute applications to wound care patients in the long term care and rehab settings in Baltimore City and County
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

CRNP WCC

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2022
  • Managed chronic and acute wound care in a clinic setting. Working closely with Podiatry and Vascular specialists.
  • Performed debridements and applied to skin substitutes.
  • Assessment and management of diabetic, vascular, pressure, traumatic, incisional, and dermatologic wounds.

RN

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Bed side care provided in both ICUs and ERs of Upper Chesapeake Medical Center and Harford Memorial Hospital as a Central Pool RN.
  • Bed side nurse and shift supervisor in the PACU
  • Bed and chair side RN in the Wound Center prior to NP education

RN, ICU

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
08.1999 - 08.2004
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
  • CT ICU, Medical ICU, Liver ICU, Surgical ICU

RN

Phoenixville Hospital
08.1998 - 08.1999
  • Bed side RN within a telemetry unit, unit based pool to ICU and ER

RN

Sanatoga Nursing Facility
01.1998 - 08.1998
  • Bedside RN in a sub acute rehab. Evening shift supervisor support.

RN Case Manager

IHS Home Care
01.1997 - 12.1997
  • RN Case manage for Philadelphia and surrounding counties
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

Simmons University
Boston, MA
08-2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
08-2002

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mercy School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
05-1996

Skills

  • Extensive wound care experience and expertise
  • Team management
  • Patient care coordination
  • Extensive debridement and skin substitute experience

Affiliations

  • AANP
  • NPAM

Certification

Wound Care Certification 2013,2018,2023

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified 2019

Awards and Recognition

UM Upper Chesapeake Health National Doctor Day Honoree

Caring Spirit Award Upper Chesapeake Medical Center 2015

Citation of Good Citizenship and Duty-Wilkins Township 1996

Good Samaritan Award-Mercy School of Nursing 1996

5K,10K, half and full Marathon Participant

Triathlon Participant, 3rd place finish for age group-Pittsburgh 2014

Timeline

Associate Clinical Lead Director CRNP WCC

Personic
01.2024 - Current

CRNP WCC

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
12.2022 - 01.2024

CRNP WCC

Healing Partners
04.2022 - 12.2022

CRNP WCC

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2022

RN

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2019

RN, ICU

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
08.1999 - 08.2004

RN

Phoenixville Hospital
08.1998 - 08.1999

RN

Sanatoga Nursing Facility
01.1998 - 08.1998

RN Case Manager

IHS Home Care
01.1997 - 12.1997

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

Simmons University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Carlow University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mercy School of Nursing

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