Vikki Rice RN BSN CWCN

• Previously worked at LTAC
• Last 23 years focusing on wound care as an RN in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Excel at comprehensive assessment, development, and implementation of care plans
• Performed as a unit Supervisor at Wellstar Cobb
• Outpatient Wound Center for 15 years
• Currently working Out Patient Wound Care Clinic at Kennestone.
• CERTIFIED WOUND CARE NURSE, Provide consulting, assessment, and writing of treatment orders for patients with a wide variety of wound care needs
• Includes documentation of patient medical history while ensuring HIPAA compliance, evaluating patient care needs, prioritizing treatment, providing patient education, liaising between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans, as well as working closely with care coordination on discharge plans and writing discharge orders
• Experienced with assessment and grading of pressure ulcers, working with negative pressure units, peg tube care and replacement, as well as developing treatment plans for problem ostomies
• Regularly train, mentor, and instruct student nurses and new employees
• Partner with a team of registered nurses to ensure the safety and overall well-being of all patients.
• Instruct patients and family members on proper discharge care
• Consistently comply with applicable laws and regulations to ensure the facility adheres to Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Analyze patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition, as well as opportunities of improvement.
• Self-directed with astute judgment and problem solving skills
• High level of personal accountability
• Professional bedside manner
• Follow all infection control protocols while skillfully managing care for post-operative patients through discharge, as well as expertly performing suture removals for patients of all ages
• Expert-level knowledge of current wound care practices including dressings and application.

Recipient of Wellstar Foundation Scholarship Continuing Education