Michelle Irizarry
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled in healthcare regulations compliance and bilingual communication, consistently delivering exceptional patient care and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care RN
RestorixHealth
11.2022 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering collaboration among nursing staff members.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Collaborated closely with physicians in adjusting treatment plans as necessary while continually evaluating patient progress.
- Contributed to hospital accreditation by adhering to strict guidelines regarding infection control and patient safety measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal wound healing.
- Offered compassionate support to patients coping with chronic wounds or complex medical conditions.
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of various types of wounds in planning individualized treatments based on specific diagnoses.
- Performed advanced wound therapies such as negative pressure therapy, debridement, and biologic dressings to optimize healing rates.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers by maintaining detailed records of wound assessments and treatment interventions.
- Reduced infection rates by implementing strict aseptic techniques during dressing changes and wound care procedures.
- Educated patients and families on proper wound care techniques, promoting continuity of care at home.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient healing by providing specialized wound care and treatment plans.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication and coordination of care.
- Improved patient outcomes through timely assessments, accurate documentation, and close monitoring of progress.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Exclusive Marketing Events
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Covid-19 testing
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
BOCES OF Westchester
Westchester, NY06.2019
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Effective Communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professionalism
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Bilingual
- Oral and Trachea Suctioning
- Feeding Tube
- Safely treat the patient with Epilepsy
Timeline
Wound Care RN
RestorixHealth
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Exclusive Marketing Events
04.2020 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
BOCES OF Westchester