Nicole Sparks
MIDDLETOWN,OH
Summary
Dynamic Wound Care Nurse with extensive experience at Healogics, specializing in negative pressure therapy and wound assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective teamwork and compassionate patient education. Recognized for critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ensuring optimal care and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Healogics
Middletown, OH
11.2020 - Current
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding throughout their treatment journey.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the process.
LPN Charge Nurse
Carespring
West Chester, OH
09.2009 - 11.2020
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Butler Tech
Hamilton, OH11.2009
Skills
- Negative pressure therapy
- Venous leg ulcer treatment
- Wound assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Physical assessment
- Family education
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Healogics
11.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Carespring
09.2009 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Butler Tech