Wendy S. Harris Jicman
Oakland Gardens,USA
Summary
Quality driven healthcare professional with over 6 years clinical nursing experience and 6 years hospital experience as a non nurse seeking a registered nursing position where nursing skills, education, communication, EBP, and hands on clinical experience can maximize patient care, satisfaction, and experience. Prepared for impactful roles in patient care and support that includes family and patient caregivers. History of enhancing patient outcomes through precise clinical interventions and compassionate care. Known for reliability in teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with proficiency in patient assessment, and deescalation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN Comprehensive Wound Care
Northwell Health
06.2023 - Current
- Identify origin and create care plan for patients with various wounds including pressure injuries, venous, arterial, traumatic.
- Proficient in applying appropriate dressings and compression bandaging
- Manage ongoing home care for patients as needed
- Arrange for Vascular testing
- Educate patients and their families on home management to successfully care for their wounds
- Provide head to toe assessment and recommendations for optimal wound healing
- Knowledge of Touchworks All Scripts
Research/Project Manager
Ayello Harris & Associates, Inc.
03.2018 - Current
- Assists with writing and editing manuscripts. Read and assess data. Performs literature searches. Assists in review/creation/edit of powerpoint presentations and manuscripts
- Assists with logistics of coordinating projects with multiple authors
Staff RN
Albert Einstein Medical Center
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Staff RN; Care up to 4 patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence
- Member of skin and wound care team. Monthly rounds for assessment data.
- Knowledge of Cerner EMR
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Temple University Health System
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Staff RN; Care for up to 5 patients
- Provided highly skilled tailored care using care plan, medication administration, education & safety to patients under Medicine, Urology, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery and/or Neurology service
- Began Pre Op Checklist and care plan for patients going to the OR. Appropriate medications, pain control, education & cleanse provided
- Post Op tailored care plan added with promotion of ambulation, appropriate use of SCDs/Stockings, pain control, other comfort measures, and Incentive Spirometer use, etc. as ordered
- Knowledge of Epic EMR; Superuser for unit
- Occasional Charge Nurse and Preceptor for new nursing staff with patient assignment
- Responsible for patient safety, admission and discharges within unit
- Assess acuity to establish proper RN/PCA assignments
- Support during Emergencies, Codes
- Restock Unit, Code Cart checks
- Member of Dermal Defense Team. Rounding and documenting wounds on all admitted patients. Educating unit on wound and pressure ulcer care and prevention
- January 2016 Graduated New to Practice Program after completing unit based assignment and presentation with poster
Home Health Care Staff Nurse
Elite Health Home Care, Inc.
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Provided highly skilled care and education to patients and their families in their home after hospital stay or maintenance related to new onset of a comorbidity
- Use of Kinnser EMR and Oasis to provide care plan tailored to patients
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, and vital sign monitoring
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Research Technician
Northwell Health
04.2010 - 12.2014
- Research Technician (Biorepository. Genome & Genetics Lab. Feinstein Institute for Medical Research at Northwell Health)
- Extracted DNA, tissues & plasma from samples such as whole blood & placenta
- Appropriate storage of DNA, tissues and placenta in various degrees
- Use of LIMS operative systems, Tecan robot and various other lab ware
- Use of MSDS forms to dispose of waste properly
- Actively participated in lab meetings, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative research atmosphere.
Patient Representative, Adult Geriatric Unit
Northwell Health
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Patient Representative (For Emergency Department & Acute Geriatric Unit)
- Provided emotional support, directions, and answered insurance and facility questions to patients and their families
- Registered Patients to ED Emstat computer system and upon Admission; Paper chart created from patients electronic medical record
- Insurance documentation & HIPPA education and forms signed and given to patients
- Facilitated appropriate phone calls between physicians to consults and families to patient, etc.
- Appropriate management of patient to admission bed if applicable
- Restock/Ordering of office supplies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount St. Mary’s College
Newburgh, NY12.2014
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA06.2025
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Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York
05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
SUNY Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2007
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Excelsior College School of Health Sciences
Albany, NY05.2007
Skills
- Wound care
- Perioperative nursing
- Compassion and empathy
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
In charge of office infection control education and ensures staff proficiency. Up to date on best practices to reduce infection.
Certification
- Registered Nurse: New York State Board of Nursing, License #697321-1
- Registered Nurse: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, License #RN671377
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association, issued 3/19
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified by American Heart Association, issued 3/19
Awards
Mu Epsilon, Sigma Theta Tau. Inducted November 2014
Publications
- Jicman, WH. A new nurse’s perspective. Page 92 in Ayello, EA, Zulkowski, K, Capezuti, E, Harris Jicman, W, Sibbald, RG. Educating nurses in the United States about pressure injuries. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 2017;30(2):83-94.
- Ayello, EA, Baranoski, S, Cuddigan, JE, Gefen, A Berlowitz, DR, Smart H, Jicman, WSH. Chapter 14, Pressure Injuries in Baranoski, S, Ayello, EA. Wound Care Essentials (5th edition), pp. 370-407, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Philadelphia, PA, 2020.
- Ayello, EA, Zulkowski, K, Capezuti, E, Harris Jicman, W, Sibbald, RG. Educating nurses in the United States about pressure injuries. Advances in Skin and Wound Care. 2017;30(2):83-94. (CEU article)
- Ayello, EA, Baranoski, S, Cuddigan, JE, Harris, WS. Chapter 13, Pressure Ulcers in Baranski, S, Ayello, EA. Wound Care Essentials (4th edition), pp. 309-339, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Philadelphia, PA, 2016.
- Ayello, EA, Baranoski, S, Lyder, CH, Cuddigan, JE, Harris, WS. Chapter 13, Pressure Ulcers in Baranoski, S, Ayello, EA. Wound Care Essentials (3rd edition), pp. 324-359, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Ambler, PA, 2012.
- Is Pressure Ulcer Pain Documented? Ayello, Wexler, Harris, Jones and Fennie.
- World Union of Wound Healing Societies June 4-8, 2008 Toronto Canada
- Ayello EA, Baranoski S, Jicman WH. Results of the 2019 Nursing Skin & Wound Survey. Poster. World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. March 2022.
RESEARCH
July 2003-May 2004 Research Associate, Pressure Ulcer Project with Dr. Elizabeth Ayello, Clinical Associate Professor, NYU and Sharon Wexler, Doctoral Student
Timeline
Staff RN Comprehensive Wound Care
Northwell Health
06.2023 - Current
Staff RN
Albert Einstein Medical Center
04.2019 - 08.2019
Research/Project Manager
Ayello Harris & Associates, Inc.
03.2018 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Temple University Health System
11.2015 - 02.2018
Home Health Care Staff Nurse
Elite Health Home Care, Inc.
09.2015 - 02.2016
Research Technician
Northwell Health
04.2010 - 12.2014
Patient Representative, Adult Geriatric Unit
Northwell Health
04.2009 - 04.2010
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Emory University
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Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
SUNY Stony Brook University
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Excelsior College School of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount St. Mary’s College
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