Rebecca Cantrell
RN
Texarkana,AR
Summary
Wound Care Nurse with over 30 years of healthcare industry experience with special focus on wound care and preventive skin care. Proficient in educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures and techniques to optimize wound healing. Hardworking with flexible schedule to accommodate service needs. Currently working toward certification in wound care.
Collected and calm Wound Care Registered Nurse with situational awareness and process-oriented concept of effective wound care. Creative provider of specialized wound care to wide variety of surface and tissue-level injuries with differing levels of severity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care RN
Wadley Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
- Duties include assessment of patients, wound care, compression wraps, patient teaching, assisting physicians with procedures, ordering supplies, billing reconciliation.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
RN Clinical Manager
Wound Care, Brossett Corporation/Wadley’s Advanced Wound Healing
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Duties include assessment of patients, wound care, patient teaching, assisting physicians with procedures
- Administrative duties include scheduling, billing, employee staff meetings and inservices
- QA/PI.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Jordan Health Services
03.2003 - 11.2015
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Heritage Home Health
05.2001 - 03.2003
- Duties included skilled assessments, wound care, OASIS, IV therapy, teaching on medications, diet, disease process, safety, etc
- Trained in use and management of wound vac and wound vac therapy.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
RN Staff Nurse
Christus St. Michael Health System
03.2001 - 05.2001
- Duties included assessments, supervision of LVNs and non-licensed personnel, pre-op and post-op care of patients, monitoring for cardiac-related complications, administering cardiac medications and management of IV drips.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
RN Staff Nurse
Wadley Regional Medical Center
10.2000 - 03.2001
- Duties included assessments, supervision of LVNs, pre-op and post-op care of patients, administering
- IV push medications and IV therapies, wound care, making rounds with physicians, and assisting physicians with procedures.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Supervising RN, Miller County
Southwest Arkansas Development Council
10.1995 - 07.1999
- Duties included case management of skilled care patients, teaching on medications and disease processes, venipunctures, advanced wound care, and documentation of wound progress
- Duties also included supervision of provider aides for personal care clients, in-service education and yearly skills check-off for aides, and hiring of new aides.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Home Health RN Case Manager
East Texas Medical Center Home Care
11.1994 - 10.1995
- Duties included direct patient care, recertification for Medicare (485s and 486s), physician summaries, preceptor for new staff members, coordination of patient care, and patient education.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
Staff Nurse and Case Manager
St. Michael Hospital
03.1993 - 11.1994
- Duties included direct patient care, including pediatric care, IV therapies, complex wound care, central line care, patient education, recertification for Medicare, and preceptor for new staff.
Charge Nurse Med-Surg Unit
St. Michael Hospital
06.1992 - 03.1993
- Duties included direct patient care, including pre-op teaching, post-op care and monitoring, wound care, IV therapies, administration of chemotherapy and IV push medications
- Also made daily Resume: Rebecca Cantrell Page 3 | [Type your e-mail address] assignments, supervised LPNs and aides, made rounds with physicians and assisted with procedures (lumbar punctures, central line insertions, and chest tube insertions and removals).
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Extern II Program
St. Michael Hospital, Dr. Pat Morgan Program Dir.
06.1991 - 06.1992
- Duties included working on SNF unit doing patient care which included personal care, wound care, catheter insertions, and central line care
- Also worked on 4 North with urology and oncology patients doing direct care, wound care, and post-op TURP care.
Home Health Aide
Professional Health Network
12.1990 - 10.1991
- Duties included providing personal care for homebound patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing, Computer Science
Texarkana College
Texarkana05.1992
Skills
Complex Wound Care
- Operational Standards
- Patient Education
- Information Intake
- Wound Prevention
- Case Management
- Post-Surgery Treatment
- Heart Failure
- Skin Grafts
- Wound Dressing and Treatment
- Infection Control Procedures
- Nursing Student Preceptor
Timeline
Wound Care RN
Wadley Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
RN Clinical Manager
Wound Care, Brossett Corporation/Wadley’s Advanced Wound Healing
11.2015 - 04.2016
Home Health RN Case Manager
Jordan Health Services
03.2003 - 11.2015
Home Health RN Case Manager
Heritage Home Health
05.2001 - 03.2003
RN Staff Nurse
Christus St. Michael Health System
03.2001 - 05.2001
RN Staff Nurse
Wadley Regional Medical Center
10.2000 - 03.2001
Supervising RN, Miller County
Southwest Arkansas Development Council
10.1995 - 07.1999
Home Health RN Case Manager
East Texas Medical Center Home Care
11.1994 - 10.1995
Staff Nurse and Case Manager
St. Michael Hospital
03.1993 - 11.1994
Charge Nurse Med-Surg Unit
St. Michael Hospital
06.1992 - 03.1993
Extern II Program
St. Michael Hospital, Dr. Pat Morgan Program Dir.
06.1991 - 06.1992
Home Health Aide
Professional Health Network
12.1990 - 10.1991
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing, Computer Science
Texarkana College
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