Veronica Dicu
Naples,FL
Summary
Compassionate and motivated medical professional with strong problem-solving expertise and extensive clinical experience. Dedicated to delivering impactful client-centered care, promoting client education, and advocating for evidence-based practice. Seeking to utilize expertise and passion to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team and make a positive difference in the lives of those served.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Physicians Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinated the skin management program for a 120-bed hospital.
- Provided effective wound care treatments to wounds and skin conditions, including pressure injuries, vascular ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and surgical wounds.
- Strongly focused on prevention of pressure injuries in the facility, active participant in developing appropriate interventions and policy revisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds, facilitating resilience during rehabilitation efforts.
- Effectively managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for timely delivery of care to patients.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall wound care services within the facility.
- Enhanced patient healing by implementing advanced wound care techniques and evidence-based practices.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Moorings Park A Home Health Agency
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Provided professional and compassionate direct in-home patient care, create, and implement plans of care for individual clients, and promote effective delivery of care.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, their families, and health care providers.
- Implemented physician orders, efficiently conducting all treatment protocols (wound/stoma/drains assessment and care, IV medications administration).
- Provided client education about disease management, treatments, and home safety to reduce the risk for re-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
NCH- Neuroscience/Medical Telemetry
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Completed clinical rotations on three units, developed assessment skills, and enhanced therapeutic and interpersonal abilities with clients, family, and staff.
- Attended to high volumes of patients, supervised non-licensed nursing personnel, and delegated tasks.
- Evaluated patients' and families' responses to individualized nursing interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Adult-Gerontology Advanced Nurse Practitioner -
West Coast University
Dallas, TX11-2025
Wound, Ostomy and Continence certification courses -
WEB WOC
Minneapolis, MN01.2019
Advanced wound care certification course -
Wound Educators.com
San Francisco, CA01.2018
ADN in Nursing -
Edison State College
Naples, FL01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Science University
Pitesti01.2000
Skills
- Acute and Primary Care
- Medical-Surgical
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Cerner Power Chart
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
LICENSURE
- Registered Nurse License # 9385229
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support, License # 235415333723
CWOCN, License # 2005465773
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL ROLES
Collaborated with the education department of each workplace and provided wound and ostomy education to newly hired nurses.
WORKPLACE COMITTEES
OWL( Ostomy and Wound Liaison) at Physicians Regional Medical Center- Clinical coordinator
responsible for ongoing education of hospital staff members about the latest evidence-based wound and ostomy care techniques, and pressure injury prevention protocols.
CLINICAL PRACTICE HONORS AND REWARDS
Daisy Award for Nursing Excellence, 05/01/24
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Developed the research project "The impact of protein malnutrition on diabetic foot ulcers treated with bioelectric stimulation in geriatric populations". Pending filing for funds.
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Physicians Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Moorings Park A Home Health Agency
02.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
NCH- Neuroscience/Medical Telemetry
09.2014 - 08.2017
ADN in Nursing -
Edison State College
Adult-Gerontology Advanced Nurse Practitioner -
West Coast University
Wound, Ostomy and Continence certification courses -
WEB WOC
Advanced wound care certification course -
Wound Educators.com
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Science University
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