Teresa Hegwood
Registered Nurse
Portage,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable Wound Care Nurse proficient in pain management and wound care services. Adept in cleaning surgical wounds and creating care plans for patients with ostomies. Demonstrated skills in wound treatment and prevention. Offering 36 years of experience and wounds expertise.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN Supervisor/Wound Care Nurse
Heritage Community Of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
- Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and [Type] community members.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 10.2016 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO 01.1996 - 12.1998
No Degree - Nursing
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing
Cape Girardeau, MO 01.1999 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL 01.1993 - 12.1995
Associate of Arts - Music
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL 01.1993 - 12.1995
Skills
Wound Care
Patient education
Pain Management
Strong clinical judgment
Medication Administration
Eldercare
Care plan formulation
Coordinating care
Interdisciplinary care
Timeline
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
01.2019 - Current
RN Supervisor/Wound Care Nurse
Heritage Community Of Kalamazoo
01.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
10.2016 - 11.2018
No Degree - Nursing
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing
01.1999 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
01.1996 - 12.1998
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
Shawnee Community College
01.1993 - 12.1995
Associate of Arts - Music
Shawnee Community College
01.1993 - 12.1995