Maria Luba Gonnet
Summary
Accomplished Wound Care RN with proven track record managing complex wounds in diverse healthcare settings. Established and lead a successful Pressure Injury Prevention program, resulting in eradication of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries within a year. Proficient in staff training and leadership, notably creating a Skin Champion Team. Offered clinical support to patients within Limb Salvage Program and specialized expertise in Negative-Pressure wound therapy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Wound Care Coordinator
Casa Colina Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Reduced the occurrence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries through proactive risk assessments and preventative measures.
- Assessed patients' wound status and provided evidence-based treatments accordingly, ensuring optimal healing.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Established strong relationships with medical supply vendors, negotiating cost-effective contracts for wound care products.
- Provided education to staff on wound care techniques, elevating the overall quality of care within the facility.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex wound cases, leading to more effective treatment strategies.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
Registered Nurse – Acute Rehabilitation/ Medical-Surgical float
Casa Colina Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Clinical experience as a Nursing Student – Acute Respiratory Unit
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2021
Education
BSN-MSN - Education
Western Governors University
06-2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Sacred Heart University, St. Vincent’s College
Fairfield, CTSkills
- Advanced wound care techniques, including Wound Vac management
- Management of surgical wounds and incisions in collaboration with the Surgery providers
- Limb Salvage, management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in collaboration with Podiatry providers
- Pressure Injury Prevention, data monitoring, and quality improvement
- Ostomy and Incontinence management
- Wound care staff education and training
- Navigation of patient care, treatment plan, discharge planning, and family education
- Behavioral de-escalation, therapeutic communication techniques
Certification
- RN license #95298172, California
- National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy (NAWCO) Wound Care Certification #241076908
- American Red Cross ACLS, BLS, CPR/ First Aid Certified
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Society
Timeline
Inpatient Wound Care Coordinator
Casa Colina Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse – Acute Rehabilitation/ Medical-Surgical float
Casa Colina Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024
Clinical experience as a Nursing Student – Acute Respiratory Unit
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2021
BSN-MSN - Education
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Sacred Heart University, St. Vincent’s College
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