Open To Work
MICHELLE CARPENTER
McAllen
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership skills. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Strong Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain composure, always prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Pediatric Wound Care Ostomy Nurse
DHS
Edinburg
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Co-lead the design, development, and launch of a comprehensive, brand-new inpatient wound care department, including sourcing equipment, creating workflows, and providing education over clinical protocols
- Provided direct patient care and support in diverse healthcare settings.
- Established the inaugural outpatient pediatric wound care clinic to provide specialized post-discharge follow-up care for complex pediatric patients
- Sourced and negotiated with vendors to establish the initial wound care formulary and inventory management
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Advanced Wound Care Center
Mission
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Treat complex wounds (diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, chronic- non healing wounds) in patients with multiple comorbidities
- Prepare and implement a plan of care as per physicians orders
- Work with the Wound Care Director to facilitate and maintain lines of communication with the various ancillary departments utilized by the department.
- Maintain ongoing follow-up evaluation for appropriate wound care patients with needs after discharge from the hospital to provide continuity of care.
- Provide Patient/caregiver teaching on proper wound care dressing changes, nutrition, and to monitor for signs and symptoms of infection.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
McAllen, TX 01.2018 - 12.2018
Vocational Nursing Program -
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
McAllen, TXSkills
- wound care management
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- leadership skills
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Patient care and education
- Clinical documentation
- Policy and procedure compliance
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Debridement procedures
- Offloading techniques
- Moisture management
- Ostomy management
- Surgical wound care
- Chronic wound management
- Compression therapy
- Negative pressure therapy
- Pediatric wound care
- Geriatric wound care
- Pain management
- Wound photography
References
References upon Request
Timeline
Pediatric Wound Care Ostomy Nurse
DHS
10.2023 - 01.2026
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Advanced Wound Care Center
05.2020 - 06.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing -
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
01.2018 - 12.2018
Vocational Nursing Program -
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE