Samantha Pillizzi
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Wound Care, LPN
Legacy Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that individual rights were respected and their voices heard in the decision-making process.
- Managed wound care effectively by cleaning wounds, applying dressings, monitoring healing progress, and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Provided wound care for post-surgical patients, resulting in improved healing times and reduced infection rates.
- Assisted physicians in complex wound care procedures
- Led continuing education sessions for staff members on relevant topics
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
LPN Floor Staff
Legacy Healthcare
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Practical Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI04-2018
Medical Assistant
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI08-2013
Nursing Assistant Basic
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI11-2006
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Post operative care
- Pressure ulcer management
- Wound assessment
- Complex wound care
- Ostomy care
- Negative pressure therapy
Certification
Wound Care Certified-WCC
08/14/28
Certified in CPR/AED
12/30/26
Timeline
Director of Wound Care, LPN
Legacy Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
LPN Floor Staff
Legacy Healthcare
12.2019 - 11.2021
Practical Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Medical Assistant
Gateway Technical College
Nursing Assistant Basic
Gateway Technical College
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