Clinical Specialist

• Nov 2022 - Present

Clinical Program Director

• Feb 2021 - Dec 2022

Clinical Nurse Manager

• May 2014 - Feb 2021

Responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. Provides direct supervision to the clinical staff, (RN, LPN, MA, etc.). Collaborates with other health care providers, Wound Care Center Physicians, Program Director, and Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs. Consistently looks at current processes and procedures and identifies and implements areas of improvement while adhering to HIPAA, JCAHO as well as hospital requirements. Collaborates with the Program Director and Medical Director to develop, implement and manage a continuous Performance Improvement Program to meet the Center’s program objectives and help ensure optimal healing outcomes and patient satisfaction. Engages in staff development, providing general in services as well as individual orientation and education to staff and Physicians. Collaborates with Program Director on budgetary and financial perspectives. Provides case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management. Operates hyperbaric chamber and participates in the weekly hospital multidisciplinary rounds/committee. Show less

Wound Care Nurse

• 2007 - May 2014

Charge NurseCertified Wound Care Nurse/Case ManagerCertified Hyperbaric Nurse Hyperbaric Safety OfficerSpecialized in wound care management and treatment with a thorough knowledge of wound care case management and discharge planning. Gained an in-depth knowledge of current standards of practice in wound care and performed these standards in our outpatient center. Provided direct patient care and managed care for draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, arterial wounds, venous wounds and skin breakdowns. Monitored results of care and reported performance rate for quality management. In this position, I performed basic nursing responsibilities such as patient assessment, education, care planning and follow up care. I also collaborated with other health care professionals, provided insurance verification services, operated our hyperbaric chamber and provided safety and staff education on hyperbaric safety. I participated in the hospital’s multidisciplinary wound care committee. Performed wound consults and educated for in-patients and families regarding wound care management. Educated in-patient nurses on wound care therapies. Helped to start the new Wound Care Center at St. Luke’s Hospital. Show less

Wound Care Nurse

• 2007 - 2014

Medical-Surgical Eductor

• 2004 - 2007

In this position I led numerous staff development training programs and in-services for the healthcare providers in our institution. Conducted educational programs on a broad range of topics form diabetes education to pediatric emergencies and adult code blues. Educated the staff on new changes to policies and equipment as they developed. Helped to develop wound care/skin care manual for nurses.

Registered Nurse- Pre-Op Holding Area

• 2002 - 2004

Specialized in IV insertion and therapy. Skilled in performing prudent assessments on adult and pediatric patients. Performed 12 lead EKG’s. Gained experience with anesthesia guidelines and worked with the anesthesiologist to make sure patients were medically stable for surgery. Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care. Prepared patients for surgery. Specialized in IV insertion and therapy. Skilled in performing prudent assessments on adult and pediatric patients. Performed 12 lead EKG’s. Gained experience with anesthesia guidelines and worked with the anesthesiologist to make sure patients were medically stable for surgery. Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care. Prepared patients for surgery.

Registered Nurse – Occupational Health Services

• 2000 - 2003

Performed routine drug testing, assisted with employee physicals and workman compensation cases

Registered Nurse- IMC

• 1998 - 2002

Staff Nurse, relief charge, and new grad/employee preceptor specializing in providing primary care to high intensity monitored Medical-Surgical patients. Gained experience in IV therapy, drips (heparin, dopamine, and dobutomine) and CAPD.

Registered Nurse – Cardio-Pulmonary Medical Surgical Floor

• 1995 - 1998

Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions. Performed prudent cardiac and pulmonary assessment skills, aided physicians with bedside procedures, medication administration and maintained patient charts. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapist to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans