LPN/Wound Care Nurse Resume Example

• Assessment of new admissions,
• Heading weekly wound rounds along with wound care team
• Consulting with MD on wound issues/development
• Initiating treatments
• Wound staging, description and measurements
• Weekly/Monthly reports
• Teaching patients and staff on wound prevention and treatment
• Liaising with vendors for supplies Master guide
• Troubleshot wound machines/equipment issues to keep machinery functioning properly during shifts

• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking Lab results, readings, identifying irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Direct wound care to patients icluding wound measurement,wound description,staging,recommedation for specific treatment,recommedation for various equipments to healp with wound healing icluding bed,matresses,repositioning devices,wound vac among others.
• Educating patients and families on available treatment options and discharge teaching icluding home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
• Facilitating therapeutic communication among staff and clients, conflict resolution and crisis intervention
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
• Changing trachs, Ostomy and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
• Organised in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures

Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as patients transition towards end of life .

•Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.

•Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.

•Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.

•Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to question and concerns.

•Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.

•Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care and monitor patient status.

•Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.

•Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.

• Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives
• Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns
• Helping patients and families to transition smoothly during the end of life crisis/session