Matthew C. Wooddell
Strongsville
Summary
Compassionate Staff Nurse with diverse inpatient experience in corrections and long-term care. Specializes in patient advocacy and wound care management, fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to medication administration and chronic care management, prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
The Avenue Strongsville
Strongsville
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and conducted patient assessments and wound care to support patient recovery.
- Provided direct bedside care for patients.
- Provided compassionate care for residents across assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care settings.
- Followed protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Experienced interdisciplinary team member.
- Proficient with thorough documentation.
Staff Nurse
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections
Grafton
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Responded to medical emergencies, ensuring timely intervention and patient safety.
- Provided direct care to bedside and clinic patients.
- Delivered chronic and wound care services to patients, enhancing their recovery in a clinical setting.
- Administered medication to incarcerated individuals, adhering to protocols and monitoring for efficacy.
- Perform intake assessments for arriving Incarcerated Persons.
- Reception and care of Incarcerated Persons returning from outpatient procedures.
- Lorain Correctional Institute
Sales Representative
Fin Feather Fur Outfitters
Middleburg Heights
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Achieved exceptional sales results through effective customer engagement and product knowledge.
- Executed direct sales of firearms, optics, and parts, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Leveraged extensive product knowledge to assist customers and train team members, driving overall sales effectiveness.
- Conducted simple and advanced gunsmithing work to meet customer specifications and improve product performance.
Staff Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
Cleveland
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Educated and provided direct care for post-operative patients, ensuring recovery and comfort.
- Collaborated with multiple disciplines to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, facilitating smooth transitions and continuity of care.
- Obtained Vascular Access Resource Nurse certification to enhance patient care expertise.
Staff Sergeant
United States Army Reserves
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Instructed Combatives program for 447th Military Police Company, improving soldiers' combat readiness and skills.
- Trained soldiers in 447th Military Police Company Remedial Physical Training Program, enhancing physical readiness and performance.
- Trained and maintained skills for 210 soldiers.
- Achieved secondary Military Occupational Specialty. Developed the readiness and professional skills of nine soldiers.
- Ensured accountability and proper maintenance of military equipment valued over $5,000,000, safeguarding resources and supporting operational readiness.
- Completed military service with honor and integrity.
Sergeant
United States Army
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Executed two combat deployments, directly contributing to mission objectives.
- Managed the readiness and professional development of soldiers.
- Managed tracking and accountability of military equipment valued over $700,000, ensuring operational readiness.
- Led training and skills maintenance for four soldiers, enhancing team readiness.
- Active Duty, Sergeant
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Washington State Community College
Marietta, OH01.2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Wound care management
- Care coordination
- Chronic care management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
Military Experience
- United States Army, Active Duty, Sergeant, 01/01/00, 12/31/04, 10th Mountain Division, Infantry, Two combat deployments., Team leader responsible for training and skills maintenance of four soldiers., Responsible for the readiness and professional development of soldiers., Maintained accountability of military equipment in excess of $700,000.
- United States Army Reserves, Staff Sergeant, 01/01/04, 12/31/08, Awarded secondary Military Occupational Specialty. Responsible for the readiness and professional development of nine soldiers., Lead trainer for 447th Military Police Company Remedial Physical Training Program., Lead 447th Military Police Company Combatives Instructor., Trained and maintained skills for 210 soldiers., Maintained accountability of military equipment in excess of $5,000,000., Honorably discharged.
Professional License
- RN, 345431, 10/31/27
- CPR / AED, 5218116, 10/01/26
Certification
VARN Certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse
The Avenue Strongsville
04.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections
09.2024 - 12.2024
Sales Representative
Fin Feather Fur Outfitters
01.2021 - 01.2024
Staff Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2021
Staff Sergeant
United States Army Reserves
01.2004 - 01.2008
Sergeant
United States Army
01.2000 - 01.2004
Associates Degree - Nursing
Washington State Community College