Marta Kordal
Whitehouse Station
Summary
Healthcare professional with expertise in wound care coordination and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create customized care plans that improve patient outcomes. Skilled in training staff on best practices, ensuring compliance with treatment protocols and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Coordinator
RWJ University Hospital Somerset
Somerville
06.2026 - Current
- Coordinated wound care treatments for patients at RWJ University Hospital Somerset.
- Developed patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Conducted thorough assessments of wounds to ensure proper classification and treatment.
- Educated staff on best practices for wound management and treatment protocols.
- Trained new staff members on wound care techniques and hospital policies.
Wound Care Nurse
Restorix Health
Somerville
10.2022 - Current
- Utilized advanced wound care techniques such as debridement, skin grafting, compression therapy and negative pressure wound therapy.
- Educated patients and families on proper wound care practices and prevention strategies to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment modalities used for managing acute and chronic wounds.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes for patients.
- Developed tailored teaching approaches for specialized wound care sessions to improve patient understanding and compliance.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on nursing and aide-related care to promote independence and self-care.
- Provided education on disease processes, medications, treatments and self-care techniques to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Served as a mentor and resource for newly hired nurses entering the specialty field of Wound Care Nursing.
Home Health Nurse
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER
Flemington
09.2021 - 10.2022
Orthopedic Unit Nurse Manager
RWJBH Somerset
Somerville
02.2018 - 07.2021
- As an Orthopedic Unit Nurse Manager, I ensure that the unit provides high quality of care through management of staff.
- Coordinated unit staff schedules to maintain optimal coverage and support patient care.
- Conducted annual employee evaluations and provided counseling to enhance staff performance.
- Tracked staff documentation, including patient charts and mandatory education compliance.
Staff Nurse
RWJBH Somerset
Somerville
01.2008 - 02.2018
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs, evaluated effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to promptly assess and respond to changes in patient condition or treatment efficacy.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records to support continuity of care.
- Provided bedside nursing to support unit staffing needs.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the unit in order to monitor patients' progress.
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
- Contributed to multi-disciplinary team meetings by sharing insights on best practices to enhance patient care.
- Entered and updated patient data using electronic health record systems to ensure accurate documentation.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
Patient Care Technician
RWJBH Somerset
Somerville
01.2002 - 01.2008
Staff Nurse
General Hospital
Olsztyn
01.1991 - 06.1993
Education
BSN -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2019
School of Nursing -
Maria Minczewska
Pisz Poland 01-1991
Skills
- Wound dressing and assessment
- Pressure ulcer management
- Chronic wound care
- Negative pressure therapy
- Compression therapy
- Surgical and ostomy care
- Palliative and traumatic wound care
- Nutritional support
- Diagnosis planning
- Treatment planning
- Care coordination
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient documentation
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Wound Care Specialist
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
Awards
Professional Development Award, RWJ Somerset, 05/01/15
Languages
- Polish, Native
- Russian, Intermediate
Committees
- Active Member of Hand Hygiene Committee
- Former Member of Wound Care Committee
Timeline
Wound Care Coordinator
RWJ University Hospital Somerset
06.2026 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Restorix Health
10.2022 - Current
Home Health Nurse
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER
09.2021 - 10.2022
Orthopedic Unit Nurse Manager
RWJBH Somerset
02.2018 - 07.2021
Staff Nurse
RWJBH Somerset
01.2008 - 02.2018
Patient Care Technician
RWJBH Somerset
01.2002 - 01.2008
Staff Nurse
General Hospital
01.1991 - 06.1993
BSN -
University of Phoenix
School of Nursing -
Maria Minczewska