RN Wound Care Resume Example Elroy Health Services

RN WOUND CARE

Summary

Resourceful RN with 22 years of experience caring for patients of all ages working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency. Work history involving infection control.

Skills

Post-surgery treatment
Case management
Pain management
Complex wound care
Healthcare management
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Diabetes management
Body mechanics knowledge

Staff Development and Precepting
HIPAA and confidentiality
Wound care
Charting and documentation
EPIC EMR
Point-Click-Care EMR
Clinical leadership and supervision

Experience

Elroy Health Services | Elroy, WIRN Wound Care06/2019 - Current

Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
Administered medications based on clinical condition and patient age.
Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Performed assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of care for assigned patients, including discharge planning, utilizing interdisciplinary team approach.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Trained new staff on facility policies, procedures and electronic medical record management systems.
Directed day-to-day patient care and nursing activities.

Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc. | Mauston, WIRN Floor Nurse and Wound Care04/2015 - 06/2019

Helped adolescent patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Performed basic physical assessments of infants and adolescents.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.

Dean Health Systems Inc. | Baraboo, WIRN11/2006 - 04/2015

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Conducted patient assessments on all age groups diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Helped pediatric and adolescent patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.

Education and Training

Wound Care Educational Institute WCC, DWC in Wound Care10/2015

Completed coursework in Wound Care and Diabetic Wound Care

Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WIAssociate Degree in Nursing in RN05/1998

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Elroy Health Services
Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc.
Dean Health Systems Inc.

School Attended

Wound Care Educational Institute
Madison Area Technical College

Job Titles Held:

RN Wound Care
RN Floor Nurse and Wound Care
RN

Degrees

WCC, DWC in Wound Care
Associate Degree in Nursing in RN

RN Wound Care Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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