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Tracy Koontz
Registered Nurse
Summary
Highly experienced and Wound Care Certified Registered Nurse with over 18 years of progressive clinical expertise in both ambulatory wound care and intensive inpatient physical medicine rehabilitation settings. Proven leadership as a Lead Wound Nurse, specializing in comprehensive wound management, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Dedicated to evidence-based practice, and committed to excellence in patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Wound Healing Center
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael's Campus
New Haven, USA
04.2019 - 09.2025
- Assessed patient wounds to determine treatment plans and interventions.
- Administered wound care treatments using advanced techniques and materials.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on wound management and prevention techniques.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices in wound care management protocols.
- Monitored wound healing progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Maintained compliance with infection control standards during all procedures.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as negative pressure therapy systems, pulsed lavage devices, for optimal wound healing outcomes.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital, Rehabilitation and Wellness Center at Milford Hospital
Milford, USA
07.2012 - 04.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises and mobility training.
- Documented patient progress and treatment interventions accurately.
- Advocated for patient needs and coordinated follow-up services.
- Trained new staff on rehabilitation protocols and procedures.
- Developed patient discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Evaluated patient's response to rehabilitative treatments while providing encouragement throughout recovery process.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, treatments and self-management strategies.
Registered Nurse
Hospital of Saint Raphael, Intensive Rehabilitation Unit
New Haven, USA
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Provided direct patient care in rehabilitation and wellness settings.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy as needed.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare team environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Education
Wound Care Certification - Wound Care Certification
Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI)
Morrisville, NC 06.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Science of Nursing
Western Governors University
Millcreek , UT 10.2016 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT 09.2002 - 01.2007
Skills
- Wound Care Expertise
- Comprehensive Wound Management
- Advanced Wound Care Techniques
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Wound assessment
- Wound treatment protocols
- Advanced wound care techniques
- Electronic health records
- Negative pressure therapy
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Wound treatment
- Wound bed preparation
- Surgical wound care
- Moisture management
- Pressure ulcer management
- Complex wound care
- Wound photography
- Acute wound care
- Venous leg ulcer treatment
Certification
- State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Registered Nurse
- BLS Certified (CPR/AED), Current
- Wound Care Certified (WCC), 06/01/23, Present
- Medical/Surgical Certified Registered Nurse, 09/01/14, 12/31/24
Summary Of Experience
Highly experienced and Wound Care Certified Registered Nurse with over 18 years of progressive clinical expertise in both ambulatory wound care and intensive in-patient physical medicine rehabilitation settings. Proven leadership as a Lead Wound Nurse, specializing in comprehensive wound management, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Dedicated to evidence-based practice and committed to excellence in patient care.
Timeline
Wound Care Certification - Wound Care Certification
Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI)
06.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Wound Healing Center
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael's Campus
04.2019 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Science of Nursing
Western Governors University
10.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital, Rehabilitation and Wellness Center at Milford Hospital
07.2012 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Hospital of Saint Raphael, Intensive Rehabilitation Unit
01.2008 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin College
09.2002 - 01.2007
Core Competencies
- Wound Care Expertise, Experienced and certified Wound Care Nurse with over 6 years of clinical ambulatory wound care experience. Active in the role of Lead Wound nurse, providing valuable administrative oversight and hands-on patient care.
- Comprehensive Wound Management, Proven expertise in assessing, planning, and implementing comprehensive wound care plans for a diverse patient population, including those with pressure ulcers, diabetic wounds, vascular and arterial wounds, and surgical incisions.
- Advanced Wound Care Techniques, Skilled in a variety of wound care techniques, including negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), PICO and Prevena therapy systems, debridement, and advanced dressing applications.
- Patient Education & Discharge Planning, Created and implemented postoperative discharge instructions for patients recovering from complex surgical procedures (e.g., Excision of Hidradenitis Suppurativa with Flap Closure of axilla and abdominal areas).
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, patient education, and collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork.
- In-patient Care Management, Responsible for administering comprehensive patient care for up to 21 patients; developing and implementing nursing care plans.
- Patient & Family Advocacy, Advised patients on health maintenance and disease prevention; assessed the needs of patients and their families during transition from hospital to home.
- Training & Development, Trained new hires and oriented them to unit policies and practices; researched and developed competencies and validations for the YNHH health system.
- Specialty Representation, Served as Skin/Wound Care Representative.
Summary Of Experience
Highly experienced and Wound Care Certified Registered Nurse with over 18 years of progressive clinical expertise in both ambulatory wound care and intensive in-patient physical medicine rehabilitation settings. Proven leadership as a Lead Wound Nurse, specializing in comprehensive wound management, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Dedicated to evidence-based practice and committed to excellence in patient care.