Certified Wound Care Assistant with 10+ years of experience managing wound care in diverse settings, including long-term care rehabilitation, hospitals, and private care. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans, leading infection control meetings, and educating patients and staff on best practices. Committed to achieving goals and improving the overall experience for all individuals through expertise in wound care, compassionate bedside manner, and effective communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Morgue Asst. & ER Registrar/Admitting Clerk
Westchester Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
Preparing bodies: Washing, drying, measuring, and positioning bodies for examination
Preparing instruments: Selecting and laying out surgical instruments and supplies, and preparing preserving solutions
Maintaining cleanliness: Keeping the work area and equipment clean, and following strict sanitation guidelines
Maintaining records: Maintaining mortuary records, including inventories of personal effects
Assisting with autopsies: Assisting pathologists with autopsies
Registered and admitted over 100 patients daily in a fast-paced emergency room, ensuring efficient patient flow and accurate billing information
Maintained strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers, leading to a 10% increase in patient referrals
Managed patient records and documentation, achieving a 100% compliance rate with HIPAA and other regulatory standards
Assisted in triage and patient transfers, working closely with medical staff to prioritize care for trauma patients
Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Wound Care Asst & Private 1 to 1 Aide
Schaffer Extended Care Facility
03.2013 - 09.2016
Assisted with wound care efforts in a 160-bed long-term care facility, assessing and treating complex wounds in sub-acute, psych, and rehab patients, ensuring adherence to best wound care practices
Delivered comprehensive primary care, focusing on wound management and prevention, resulting in reduced incidence of pressure ulcers by 15%
Conducted in-depth wound assessments, including staging, infection monitoring, and progress tracking, to develop and implement effective treatment plans
Provided ongoing wound care education to patients, families, and caregivers, fostering improved at-home wound management and reducing re-admission rates
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, dieticians, and physical therapists, to enhance wound care outcomes and overall patient well-being
Ensured compliance with wound care regulations and protocols during audits and inspections, maintaining high standards of care and facility reputation
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives, revising wound care protocols and introducing new products, leading to enhanced treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction
Wound Care Asst & Facility Aide for Dementia/Mental Health Dept
United Hebrew & Willow Towers Adult Treatment Facility
02.2006 - 02.2013
Helped treat chronic wounds and skin conditions, including pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, abscesses, skin tears, and rashes
Completed required forms, documents, and observations according to facility, Physician, and state regulations
Assisted Wound Care Physician with educating beside staff in wound care procedures, skin preventive measures, and wound classification
Communicated with multiple departments to assure the best possible outcomes for patients when transferred to other departments
Attended care plan meetings, provided education to the patients and families upon discharge regarding wound care, treatment, compliance and preventative measures
Made sure patients were always clean and dry meeting hygiene requirements
Participated in ongoing clinical projects to provide better care for patients
Supported needs of 80+ residents under long-term care.
Education
No Degree - ACLS, PALS, BLS, FIRST AID & CPR
Advance Certification Institute
Online
CEN - Certified Emergency Nursing
BCEN
Oak Brook, IL
Wound Care Certification - Skin & Wound Care Management
Wound Care Education Institute
Morrisville, NC
Skills
Data analytics
Ability to coordinate
Analyze
Observe
Meet deadlines
Detailed-oriented
Great bedside manner
Clinical skills & Knowledge
Records search
Sense of responsibility
Accountability
Self-directed
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication
Organized
Structured
Certification
CEN
WCC
HHA
BLS
FIRST AIDE
CPR/AED
PLS
ACLS
Hobbies and Interests
Travel
Reading
Yoga
Meditation
Arts & Crafts
Soup Kitchen Volunteer
Youth Center Volunteer
Timeline
Morgue Asst. & ER Registrar/Admitting Clerk
Westchester Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
Wound Care Asst & Private 1 to 1 Aide
Schaffer Extended Care Facility
03.2013 - 09.2016
Wound Care Asst & Facility Aide for Dementia/Mental Health Dept
United Hebrew & Willow Towers Adult Treatment Facility
02.2006 - 02.2013
No Degree - ACLS, PALS, BLS, FIRST AID & CPR
Advance Certification Institute
CEN - Certified Emergency Nursing
BCEN
Wound Care Certification - Skin & Wound Care Management