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0-5 years of experience
Accomplished a 75% decrease in pressure ulcers across the facility from 80 to 20 pressure ulcers
- Measured and assessed wound beds for treatment plan
- Initiated wound treatments and plans of care for pressure ulcers, surgical sites, vascular ulcers and burns
- Documented required weekly wound tracking and treatment evaluations
- Performed weekly rounds with physicians and nurse practitioners as part of the patient care team
- Instructed classes for nursing home staff on proper wound care services
- Completed care plans and Minimum Data Service (MDS) related to wound care
- Conducted treatment and dressing changes to include but not limited to wound vacs and compression bandages
0-5 years of experience
Assisted physician in weekly rounds with patients
- Administered treatments for pt with stage 1-4 wounds
- Recorded, measured, documented and made recommendations on pt's wound progress
- Trained and supervised Lpn's for NJ State survey inspection
- Traveled to Long term care facilities to perform wound tx's
6-10 years of experience
Partnered with the Director of Nursing to supervise a staff of 16 licensed practical nurses and 32 nursing assistants to ensure that high quality of care was being provided to the residents
- Educated and training of nurses, nursing assistants, and auxiliary staff
- Provided direct wound care to all residents and wound care documentation
- Collaborated with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to ensure that the care goals are being met for each individual resident.
- Ensured that all medical records, patient charts, and other associated patient care documentation are kept in accordance with state guidelines
- Member of the emergency preparedness team
- Maintained stock of supplies readily available for staff and residents
0-5 years of experience
Performed skin assessments on all admitted residents
- Worked under direct supervision of Wound Physician
- Provided wound care on surgical wounds and pressure wounds on a daily basis as directed by physician
- Updated resident care plans, transcribed wound care orders on a weekly basis
- Worked with Respiratory Therapist in management of care w/ ventilator-dependant patients who developed pressure wounds or admitted with wounds
0-5 years of experience
In-depth of cleaning, dressing and assessing wound healing process.
- Cared and assessed patients with wounds, ostomies and other skin related issues.
- Checked patients skin for preventing pressure ulcers, applied medicated salves and gave them other treatments for the existing wounds
- Assisted doctors in dressing the wound and applied wound vac.
- Assessed and implemented plans for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic wounds.
- Ensured that patient's needs are met in accordance with the standards of medical practice.
- Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
6-10 years of experience
- Developed patient treatment plans and conducted initial and follow up assessments
- Contributed to the patient care team for wound care management during weekly rounds
- Created and observed course of action related to wound care treatment plans
- Consulted with long term residents and families on treatment goals and plans of care
- Conducted in house staff education clinics on wound care fundamentals and inservices
10+ years of experience
Comprehensively managed two units
- Assessed integumentary wounds, applied necessary treatments, provided weekly follow-ups and analyses, through the healing process
- Analyze monthly data related to infectious diseases for the purpose of infection control
- Responsible for maintaining documentation compliance for State Regulations (providing Quality Assurance)
- Performed STNA Evaluations of Nursing Assistants
- Facilitated Coordination of Drug Regimens
- Performed Medicare B Chart Audits
0-5 years of experience
Provided hyperbaric oxygen to all active patients with specialized wound care needs.
- Administered and monitored oxygen intakes and levels within the company's guidelines and scope of practice.
- Obtained patient vital signs, monitored glucose levels, and assessed wound packing, Unna boots, and wound dressings.
- Assisted physicians with wound debridement, and conducted patient education.
0-5 years of experience
Provide skilled nursing care to patients in a home setting.
- Provide wound care, surgical care, ostomy care and teaching of all the above.
- Implemented and developed the documentation plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care for the patients.
- Assessed home health patients and identified their physical, psycho-social and environmental needs.
- Provided health education to patient and or caregiver.
0-5 years of experience
Developed and implemented wound care protocols
- In charge of case studies and trials
- Educated nursing staff in proper wound care
- Collaborated with staff physicians on plan of care
- Implemented wound care supply ordering system
- Participated in Marketing Wound Care Program for facility
- Collected data for PUSH scores for reporting system
0-5 years of experience
Managed the care of assigned patients, guided and directed the responsibilities of the CNA
- Charge Nurse and Wound Care Nurse in a SNF on both Acute Rehabilitation and long term care units
- Responsible for pre and post admission assessments, ongoing patient care throughout the resident's course of treatment.
- Assisted with and updated the prescribed plan of care along with all patient documentation related to patients health status
- Provided therapeutic communication and customer service while acting as a liaison between the residents, family members, and including a multidisciplinary team of medical and non-medical staff to assure quality patient care
0-5 years of experience
Ensure compliance of annual mandatory education training to all staff. Provide Specialty training for staff.
- Maintain position on the sales/marketing team within the facility. Ability to facilitate admissions into the facility.
- Attend meetings at Physician Offices, Wound Clinics and other businesses of interest. Perform patient assessments at the hospitals and review patient's plan of care to forward information for admission.
- Knowledgeable of processing/admitting residents from the acute care setting to Long Term Care/Rehab setting.
- Well versed in physician documentation, medical conditions/terminology, medications.
- Certified wound care nurse. Thorough assessments, documentation, wound care provided. Deadlines met.
- Restorative nurse. Prepared programs, care plans and auditing of restorative documentation
- Supervised two full time restorative aides. Maintained optimum levels required for corporation percentages.
0-5 years of experience
Providing daily skin and wellness assessment, ensure patient's safety and daily needs are met.
- Conducting admissions, discharges and documents the findings.
- Executing daily wound care orders and modalities to patients.
- Educating patients on wound status and wound prevention such as proper nutrition, turning/repositioning, and promoting improvement of circulation.
- Meeting with, discussing, and educating family member or guardians on patient's status, progress, and ordered treatments.
- Assisting wound care doctor on weekly rounds and consistent communication about patient status to all attending physicians.
- Cross trained as a floor nurse to rotate in provide care to 24-28 patients on a skilled nursing or dementia floor
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for wound care
- Applied wound dressings, negative pressure dressings, and compression therapy
- Processed meditech and healogics documentation
- Assisted physicians with procedures
- Ran hyperbaric chambers and monitored patients during treatment
0-5 years of experience
Treat Chronic wounds and skin conditions, including pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, abscesses, skin tears and rashes.
- Completed required forms, documents and observations according to facility requirements and state regulations.
- Educate bedside nurses in wound care procedures, skin preventive measures and wound classification.
- Collaborate with multiple departments to assure best possible outcomes for the patients.
- Attends care plan conferences.
- Provide education to the patients and families about wounds, wound treatments, compliance and preventative measures.
- Perform weekly rounds with Wound Care Doctor, relating new information, obtaining new wound care orders if indicated and documenting wounds' progress.
0-5 years of experience
Evaluate and manage patients with wounds caused by vascular, pressure, diabetic or surgical ulcers.
- Provide direct patient care and manage care for draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers and skin breakdowns.
- Monitor results and document wound progress.
- Provide education to patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures or techniques to optimize wound healing.
- Implement plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Identify and address health issues that require further attention.
0-5 years of experience
Assess and Implement plans for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic wounds
- Perform tasks of providing direct patient care and education to selected patients within the Sub- acute Unit
- Responsible for assessment and evaluation of wound and continence care throughout the facility
- Identify wound types, analyze trends, and supervise nursing personnel to deliver nursing care
- Assess skin alterations, develop plans of care, implement orders and treatments, and evaluate progress of specialized skin and wound conditions
- Ensure that patient's needs are met in accordance with the standards of medical practice
0-5 years of experience
Administers treatments as prescribed within standard nursing practice guidelines and in full compliance with established infection control protocols
- Conducts and / or leads weekly wound rounds to assess resident skin condition and makes recommendations for new or revised treatment orders
- Receives, transcribes and implements new treatment orders in a timely manner
- Participates in the resident care planning process to address issues related to skin integrity, wound care, treatment orders
- Maintains wound / treatment records
- Provides in-service training and education regarding skin care and prevention / management of wounds
6-10 years of experience
Perform as floor nurse on a primary health care team. Manage up to 20 patients per shift and 40 wound care clients.
- Provide patient-centered services, while seeking opportunities for process and treatment improvements
- Carryout rehabilitative and support services.
- Supervise CNAs.
- Administer medications, breathing treatments and wound care.
- Monitor patients and write progress notes.
10+ years of experience
Visit patients at home for the purpose of providing treatment of wound per physician orders
- Measure and document appearance of wound site(s)
- Monitor and record any change in patients
- Identify medical, psychiatric, and social needs of patients
- Communicate issues with all disciplines concerning patient care
- Educate patient as to the importance of nutrition to promote the healing process
- Train family members or friends to perform treatments
- Communicate with insurance provider concerning progress of patient
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for day to day care of residents with wounds. Staging and implementing treatment as directed by the physician.
- Implementing and updating individualized care plans pertaining to wound care.
- Working with IDT to ensure MD's plan of care is followed by assessment, implementing and documentation of wounds, then re-assessment.
- Completing sections of MDS pertaining to wound care.
- Giving support to staff as needed; such as administration of medications, day to day care of resident's, following MD's plan of care for each resident, Wound care. Etc . As a floor nurse.
0-5 years of experience
Provide wound care to residents in a skilled nursing setting
- Assist the RN with wound care assessments and documentation
- Attend interdisciplinary wound care meeting and provide input to ensure residents are provided with optimal care to ensure adequate wound healing as outlined by the plan of care
- Help identify residents who are high risk for developing pressure wounds and ensure proper preventative measures are in place.
10+ years of experience
Development and Implementation of treatment plan for patients with wound and skin care needs.
- Chairman of multi-disciplinary wound and skin care team.
- Education of bedside nurses in pressure ulcer prevention measures and wound care therapies.
- Development of wound and skin care policies/procedures.
- Development of standardized product formulary.
- Supervision of Quality Improvement Projects related to wound and skin care.
- Collaboration of care across the wound care continuum.
0-5 years of experience
- Knowledge and experience with med/surg and rehab cases
- Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer
- Perform clinical tasks following stated procedures
- Cared and assessed patients with wounds, ostomies and other skin related issues
- Participated in various emergency codes
10+ years of experience
Oversee infection control and prevention for a 76 bed skilled nursing facility
- Oversee and implement the TB/PPD program for the network
- Oversee and implement the Flu Vaccine program for the network
- Conduct outbreak investigation and monitoring as needed
- Assess all wounds in the skilled nursing facility - includes weekly monitoring of wound progression and recommendations for treatments
- Responsible for staff education (nurses and CNA's) as it relates to infection control and wound care - wound care education includes prevention, measuring, staging, assessment of wound bed, appropriate treatments/dressings
0-5 years of experience
Performing new admission and re-admission wound care assessments for residents with pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, vascular ulcers and diabetic ulcers.
- Conducting wound care rounds with attending physicians and/or physician assistants.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams re: health promotion and healing of current ulcers and wounds, prevention of in-house pressure ulcers.
- Wound care documentation and care plan updating for residents with wounds.
- Performing chart audits in preparation for NYS DOH survey
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for wound care planning and implementation for a 100 bed Long Term Care Facility, with wound consults in the hospital.
- Manage 15 certified nursing assistants, performing evaluations 3 times a year.
- Oversee 42 beds Intermediate Care Unit.
- Member of the Interdisciplinary team, initiating/updating care plans, and performing MDS assessments.
0-5 years of experience
Possesses skills in Lower Extremity Compression therapy, HBOT, NPWT, Tissue Transplant, Surgical Wounds, Pressure Ulcers, Graft and Tissue Transplant wounds, TCC and ABI.
- Competent in the latest wound treatment and modalities.
- Assist physicians in surgical debridement, tissue biopsy, tissue skin grafting, tissue culture as well as applying the specific treatment.
- Makes daily consult with residents who are seen by their physicians and discuss the current state of the wound of the patient and possible treatment.
- Familiar with Meditech computer charting.
- Familiar with i-heal charting.
0-5 years of experience
Manage wound care and infection control of 112 bed facility
- Develop and maintain performance improvement projects for both wound care and infection control
- Provide monthly reports for QAPI
- Report infection trends to state
- Ongoing in servicing to staff
- Develop and maintain a plan of care for each patient
0-5 years of experience
Create and implement treatment plans for various types of wounds including but not limited to surgical, diabetic, venous, arterial, and decubitus ulcers.
- Educate patient and family members on ostomy care and appliance application procedures.
- Efficient with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy.
- Educate staff nurses on new wound care protocols and procedures.
- Actively continuing education.
- Work closely with Therapy staff to coordinate daily patient schedules for therapy and wound care.
- Skills include, but are not limited to: documentation, IV insertion and infusion, medicine administration, wound care, ostomy care, and disease process teaching.
- Provide inpatient acute rehab care within the scope of practice of an RN according to the Florida State Board of Registered Nurses.
- Responsible for the care of 8-12 patients in acute rehab setting.
0-5 years of experience
Reviewed physical needs, monitored patient's physical condition, administered approved medications.
- Change bandages, apply wound vacs, and insert catheters
- Skilled at blood draws, intravenous, and oxygen therapy
- Maintain records on patient's health
- Participated in inter-disciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies/procedures to ensure adherence to safety procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Perform head to toe wound and skin assessment on every patient admitted to hospital.
- Write wound and skin care orders per protocol.
- Assist wound care doctor with bedside debridements.
- Change dressings and apply NPWT as needed.
- Educate patients on proper wound care.
0-5 years of experience
Highly skilled in patient care and need assessment
- Proficient in wound care treatment and assessment
- Proficient in charting/documentation and maintaining paperwork accuracy
- Highly skilled in evaluation & implementation of treatments related to types of wounds and pressure management
- Strong knowledge of behavioral psychology related to Dementia, Alzheimer, Bipolar and Schizophrenia disorders
- Excellent in verbal and written communication to patients families, various healthcare departments including Physicians and Pharmacy
0-5 years of experience
Provide evaluation and direct treatment of wounds associated with various etiologies.
- Provide daily direct patient care including evaluations and determination of plans of care for patient with all types of wounds.
- Complete weekly assessments to determine the plan of care and make adjustments as necessary.
- Direct mentorship under a CWOCN with 22 years experience in the field.
- Work along side CWOCN and Physical Therapists for a collaborative wound care treatment team.
- Enter operating room observing sterile technique to apply equipment and assist surgeon in treatments.
- Provided advanced wound care to patients with varying wounds and co morbidities.
- Supplied education about disease processes and prevention to patients and their family.
- Generated appropriate plans of care in determining goals for progress of patients care.
- Care and education of in-patient ostomy patients when CWOCN unavailable.
0-5 years of experience
Initial and ongoing assessment of arterial, venous, trauma and burn wounds
- Assisting physicians with treatment of wounds including debridement, application of skin substitutes and skin grafting
- Application of advanced wound care dressings including biological skin substitutes, Unnas boots, three layer wraps, and total contact casts
- Education and instruction of patients and families in wound care procedures, disease processes, and prevention of recurrences
- Carry out Case management responsibilities for coding, billing and coordination of care
10+ years of experience
Perform wound assessments upon admission, daily, and weekly in Wound Rounds.
- Educate and manage staff on wound prevention.
- Round with wound care physician weekly.
- Communicate with Physician for treatment and plan of care.
- Communicate with families about plan of care.
- Implement correct interventions for patients.
- MDS and daily documentation on wounds
0-5 years of experience
Verify that all documentation is complete for the procedure code billed.
- Verify that all proper CPT and ICD9 diagnosis codes are listed and documented.
- Collaborate with clinicians to evaluate effectiveness of plan of care and modifies.
- Assess vital signs and provide wound care by following physician orders accurately.
- Identify continuing care needs of the patient for the discharge plan.
- Adheres to all Patient Safety Initiatives and Infection Control Procedures.
- Process, document and utilize accurately all computerized patient care functions.
- Supervise and observe patients while undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
0-5 years of experience
. Full body assessment of all new patients
- Measurement and charting of wounds upon admission and on a weekly basis
- Initiating treatment for patients with small wounds or new admits with no treatment order
- Daily dressings change and weekly rounds with wound care doctor
- Supervise and assign task to nurse assistants
- Oral, entero-gastric and intravenous administration of Medications
- IV placement/removal, catheters insertion/removal and colostomy care
- Admission, discharge and daily patients charting
0-5 years of experience
Nursing assessments and documentation.
- Provide wound care.
- Communicate with the physician, DON, unit managers, dietitian, CENA, patient, and family member to provide the best quality of care.
- Update care plans/care guides.
- Provide teaching to staff, patients, and family members when necessary.
0-5 years of experience
Oversee wound care team for a 120 bed facility
- Provide comprehensive wound care to patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic wounds following evidence based practices
- Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to develop multi faceted treatment plans to facilitate healing
- Oversee training and education of RN, LVN, and CNA staff members regarding prevention of decubitus ulcers, wound care administration, and product selection
- Identify at risk patients and implement prophylactic measures to prevent skin breakdown
10+ years of experience
Assessment of wounds, treatment modalities and evidence of healing
- MDS billing
- Developing, evaluating and updating plan of care
- Writing and updating policies and procedures
- Maintaining monthly education calendar, schedule speakers and provide education/training
- Billing for Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Part B Medicare, MDS Nurse, Day Shift Supervisor, Infection Control, ADON, Floor Nurse Alzheimer's Unit, Floor Nurse Ventilator Unit, Scheduling
0-5 years of experience
Coordinate with Rehab Department to ensure residents are provided with appropriate devices and rehab program.
- Assist Wound MD in conducting wound rounds
- Recommend treatment and procedure in the absence of Wound MD
- Monitor wounds/pressure ulcers and create appropriate documentation and care plan
- MDS Completion
6-10 years of experience
Provide care and recommendations on appropriate topical therapy for inpatients with acute and chronic wounds and complex skin conditions
- Assess etiologic factors, systemic factors impacting wound healing with recommendations for interventions as indicated
- Collaborate with healthcare team to provide holistic care
- Function as a resource for other disciplines regarding wound care
- Participate in local and national wound care organizations
- Perform thorough medical record reviews
- Develop staff/patient educational material based on WOCN practice guidelines
- Lecture at annual Skin Care Champion Meetings and Local Wound Care Conferences
- Co-Author of 3 posters presented at National Conference
- Participate in Research Projects
6-10 years of experience
Develop and execute action plans to meet department performance expectations
- Serve as a liaison between patients, staff and physicians
- Assign, prioritize and establish policies and procedures to ensure timely and cost effective deliverables.
- Train and develop new associates, nursing students and nurses from outside homecare agencies on best practices policies and procedures in ambulatory wound care.
- Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all hospital, JCAHO and OSHA regulations, policies and standards.
- Assist with the maintenance of equipment and reconciliation of inventory and supplies.
- Participate in ongoing clinical research projects.
- Maintain patient's clinical records and direct placement of homecare services.
- Schedule patient appointments and follow ups.
- Process 485's and physicians orders.
0-5 years of experience
Supervise five employees
- Provide wound care to patients during outpatient clinic.
- Complete all charts and review all charts for completeness.
- Scan and uploaded charts to the corporate office in Metairie.
- Order supplies for the clinics and the office
- Monitor budget and hourly employees for overtime.
- Patient education
- Coordinate with corporate office on DME needed for patients
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for direct nursing care.
- Responsible for assessment and analysis.
- Provide personal care and dressing for wounds, collecting specimen, and laboratory test weekly wound rounds.
- Educate and counsel to patient and their families regarding the medical procedures, treatment and medications.
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