Rebecca Campbell
Nixon,United States
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Competent Wound Care Nurse with over 11 years of experience providing care for complex wounds, ulcers and complex medical conditions. Adept at providing rehabilitative care to help patients return to productive lifestyles. Caring and knowledgeable with expertise in wound care. Eager to apply skills to a new position utilizing wound care skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Provided patient education and support throughout the clinical care process.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and best practices within the unit or facility.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and nursing personnel regarding patient care plans.
- Performed regular audits of medical records ensuring adherence to established standards of practice.
- Assisted leadership team in establishing goals and objectives that reflect current trends within the healthcare industry.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Educated patients about treatment care plans.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
- Established rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
- Conferred with physicians during rounds, advised each on condition of patients and coordinated necessary diagnostic assessments to accomplish patient care goals.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided wound care, including debridement, dressing changes, topical treatments, and other interventions as needed.
- Performed daily skin assessments to monitor healing progress of wounds.
- Instructed patients on proper wound care techniques and post-operative home care instructions for continuing recovery at home.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate to detect any abnormalities or changes in condition.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians to reduce pain and promote healing of wounds.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members including physicians, surgeons, therapists, nutritionists and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Communicated with patients regarding their health status and answered questions about their treatment plans in a clear manner that was easy for them to understand.
- Participated in educational activities designed to increase knowledge related to burn injury prevention and management.
- Educated families about the importance of follow-up visits and preventive measures against infection and complications related to burns.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
Wound Care Coordinator
PAM Specialty Hospital
New Braunfels, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Developed individualized rehabilitative care to facilitate patients returning to productive lifestyle.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
- Administered medications based on clinical condition and patient age.
- Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
- Communicated with provider when starting or adjusting treatment.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Treated patients undergoing bowel surgery and experiencing digestive system wounds.
- Communicated with the interdisciplinary team members on the proper wound care for individual patients.
- Manage treatment schedules on multiple patients.
- Implemented proper training for staff regarding pressure injury prevention.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
Wound Care Nurse
PAM Specialty Hospital
Luling, TX
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
- Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Managed draining wounds by NPWT.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
CNA
PAM Specialty Hospital
Luling, TX
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
- Performed passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, skincare and glucose testing.
Wound Care Technician
PAM Specialty Hospital
Luling , TX
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Performed admission evaluations of new patients to obtain basic medical information and reported deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
- Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs and documenting patient observations.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
- Practiced proper infection control measures and verified proper function, cleanliness and sanitization before use.
- Calibrated equipment for optimal use and to obtain accurate diagnostic results.
- Monitored and maintained aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
- Obtained, inspected and distributed sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment and instruments
- Assist with patient preparation for hyperbaric treatments.
- Reinforced education as it relates to hyperbaric therapy.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06.2022
Vocational Licensing -
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Victoria College
Victoria, TX04.1996
Skills
- Complex wound care
- Healthcare management
- Pain management
- Post-surgery treatment
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Diabetes management
- Medication and IV administration
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Body mechanics knowledge
- IV drug therapy management
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Ventilator care
- Problem resolution
- Intake and discharge
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Process Implementation
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Supervision
- Time Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Care Coordination
- Critical Care
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Wound Care Coordinator
PAM Specialty Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
PAM Specialty Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2022
CNA
PAM Specialty Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2017
Wound Care Technician
PAM Specialty Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Vocational Licensing -
Galen College of Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Victoria College
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