Gretchen Ward
Nursing Instructor at Nebraska Health Care Association- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Certification (CWON)
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Certification BoardSep, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Nurse
State of Nebraska DHHSOct, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Foot Care Nurse
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Certification BoardSep, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Nebraska Health Care Association
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nursing Instructor
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2018 - Present
RN assisting with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes and performing state testing for CNAs. RN assisting with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes and performing state testing for CNAs.
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Metropolitan Community College
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Nursing Instructor
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2017 - Present
RN teaching Medication Aide (MA) classes, assisting with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes, and performing state testing for CNAs and MAs. RN teaching Medication Aide (MA) classes, assisting with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes, and performing state testing for CNAs and MAs.
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Boys Town
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Coordinator and Primary Instructor
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2020 - Present
Nursing Instructor for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) teaching best-practice basic nursing skills and holistic ethical patient care. The classroom is a therapeutic environment emphasizing teamwork and communication, supporting Boys Town life skill training, teaching state-approved nurse aid curriculum, and instilling care and compassion for others in my students. Nursing Instructor for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) teaching best-practice basic nursing skills and holistic ethical patient care. The classroom is a therapeutic environment emphasizing teamwork and communication, supporting Boys Town life skill training, teaching state-approved nurse aid curriculum, and instilling care and compassion for others in my students.
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Brookestone Village, Skilled Nursing Home and Rehabilitation
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Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Registered Nurse, Nurse Educator, Wound Care Nurse
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2018 - 2020
Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse providing quality wound care and education for variety of wounds: moisture associated dermatitis, intertriginous dermatitis, traumatic wounds, skin tears, lower extremity vascular wounds (arterial, venous, and diabetic), and pressure injuries with an emphasis on pressure ulcer prevention. Wound Care Education regarding risk assessment, wound assessment, and admission skin assessments. Recommended improved product formulary and provided staff education regarding effective use of new products. Nursing Educator for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Medication Aides (MAs) initiating frequent, regular education regarding facility protocols for direct care and medication provision. Integration of evidence-based practice into trainings (individualized for MAs) through therapeutic learning environment with emphasis on team building and improving care processes to improve patient outcomes. Show less
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Developmental Service of Iowa
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Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
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Registered Nurse Consultant
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2016 - 2018
Nurse Consultant for community homes for the developmentally disabled population at Developmental Services of Iowa in both Council Bluffs, IA. Educated medication managers regarding best Standards of Practice while caring for the complex needs of this population. Promoted translation of evidence-based research into cost-effective best patient care for these community home settings. Provided complete, wholistic assessments and reviews of client through analysis and reviews. Specialize in advocacy for spectrum of client needs (physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual). Active in collaboration of care between medical team, pharmacy, management staff, in-home staff, and clients to promote continuity of care. Show less
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Immanuel Fontenelle Home
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Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Registered Nurse and Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
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2012 - 2016
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care: Patient care including diabetic monitoring, medication administration for acute, long term, and memory unit patients. Team building with supervisory, nursing, nursing support, therapies, patients, and families to promote best patient care. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care: Patient care including diabetic monitoring, medication administration for acute, long term, and memory unit patients. Team building with supervisory, nursing, nursing support, therapies, patients, and families to promote best patient care.
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St Joseph Villa Nursing Care and Rehabilitation
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Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Registered Nurse
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2011 - 2012
Provided skilled nursing for rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory-care patients. Resolved patient problems and needs by using multidisciplinary team strategies. Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protected patients and employees by following infection control protocols, medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. Promoted a therapeutic environment by validating and attending to holistic patient needs while providing health and medical care. Show less
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Nikken Inc.
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Irvine, California, United States
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Silver Wellness Consultant
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2001 - 2008
Educated and sold wellness technologies. Was rated in top 2% of Nikken North America. Educated and sold wellness technologies. Was rated in top 2% of Nikken North America.
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Education
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2010 - 2014
Clarkson College
Masters of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Nurse Educator -
2010 - 2014
Clarkson College
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Nursing -
2008 - 2010
College of Saint Mary
Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
1976 - 1983
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Foreign Language and International Studies -
Emory University
WOCN, CFCN, Nursing Specialty Program
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