Well rounded Registered Nurse, specializing and certified in wound care. Diverse experience in mental health, corrections, and wound care nursing. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Avem Health- Rural Wellness Anadarko
05.2023 - Current
Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted Wound care physician.
Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
Identified nutritional deficiencies and coordinated with personnel to solve nutrition problems.
Certification obtained in wound care.
Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-services nurses.
Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
Collaborated with disciplinary team on current inpatient stay and preparing for discharge.
Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Correctional Charge Registered Nurse
Geo Group, Lawton Correctional Facility
11.2020 - 05.2023
Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Created educational materials for staff and patients.
Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Psychiatric LPN II
Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
01.2018 - 11.2020
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Supported establishment of safe and confidential spaces for sharing difficult experiences.
Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelors - RN To BSN
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK
07-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - LPN To RN Bridge Program
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
12-2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Allied Health
Cameron University
Lawton, OK
05-2020
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK
04-2017
Skills
Quality improvement
Diabetic foot care
Care coordination
Evidence-based practice
Continuing education
Wound care
Treatment Planning
Substance abuse treatment
Medication administration
Suicide prevention
Physical assessments
Immunization administration
Accomplishments
Achieved Nurse of the Year through compassionate,helpful, and knowledgeable nursing- 2022
Certification
Certified Registered Nurse in Wound care, December 2, 2024.
Timeline
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Avem Health- Rural Wellness Anadarko
05.2023 - Current
Correctional Charge Registered Nurse
Geo Group, Lawton Correctional Facility
11.2020 - 05.2023
Psychiatric LPN II
Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
01.2018 - 11.2020
Certified Registered Nurse in Wound care, December 2, 2024.
Bachelors - RN To BSN
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate Degree in Nursing - LPN To RN Bridge Program
Oklahoma City Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Allied Health
Cameron University
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Great Plains Technology Center
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