Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
Janie Elizabeth Lastrapes, RN, BSN,WOCN
Denver, CO 80230
abics6@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
Energetic, assertive and self-motivated medical professional with
15+ years practical experience in the healthcare arena and 3+ years in
Medical Sales. Resourceful problem solver capable of initiating
solutions to complex problems or situations. Adept in developing and
executing strategies that increase market share and sales revenue. Able
to identify growth opportunities through analysis, product expertise,
and sound business instincts. Proven ability to quickly cultivate
relationships with influential decision makers.
Professional Experience
. University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO
Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse
July 2010 - Present
Clinical resource nurse sharing role of Wound Ostomy Continence
Nurse with two others in 400+ bed academic teaching hospital.
Educates staff on risk assessments, potential for healing and
wound care product selection. Assesses, measures and evaluates
wounds and wound progress. Assists with development of quality
improvement measures and implements changes as appropriate to
ensure comprehensive and cost effective quality care.
. Kinetic Concepts Inc., Denver, CO
Clinical Account Manager
December 2006 - June 2010
Medical Device company featuring the "Wound Vac", an advanced
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy product. Responsible for driving
Wound Vac adoption and usage in Post-Acute facilities, including
Wound Care Centers, Outpatient Clinics, and MD offices.
Specifically targeting General, Plastic, and Vascular Surgeons and
Podiatrists. Consulted on difficult to heal wounds and
collaborated with MD's and clinicians on plan of care. Managed a
territory of 85 accounts, achieving financial and strategic goals
with an average return of $3M in annual revenue. Coordinated and
participated in vendor fairs, in-services, lunch-and-learns, and
educational dinners with established and potential accounts.
Analyzed and conducted business reviews with key customers.
. Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center, Denver, CO
Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse
February 2004-December 2006
Solitary Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse in licensed 600 bed acute
care hospital. Built WOCN program from non-existence to an
evidenced-based practice through current research on advanced
wound care technologies, ostomy and skin care. Served as a
clinical resource responsible for quality of nursing practice and
standards of care related to the delivery of care for skin, wound
and ostomy management of patients. Conducted training and
education, in-services and competencies to meet the needs of staff
and hospital requirements. Worked in conjunction with the Denver
Wound Healing Center consulting on inpatient and outpatient
difficult to heal cases.
. University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, CO
Registered Nurse, Surgical/Family Medicine Telemetry Unit
January 2003-February 2004
Relief Charge Nurse on challenging 36 bed teaching unit working
closely with Residents, Interns, New Graduate nurses. Preceptor to
New Graduate Nurses and New Staff.
. Cross Country TravCorps Traveling Nurse Company, Boca Raton, FL
Traveling Nurse
February 1997-January 2003
Traveling Nurse in fast paced hospitals throughout the country and
the Caribbean with contractual assignments ranging from 3 months
to 1 year on Medical-Surgical Units.
. Various Registered Nurse staff assignments in early nursing career
June 1991-January 1997
Education
. Graduate of Emory University Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing
Education Program, April 2004
. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Southwestern
Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, May 1991
License and Certification
. Certified in Wound and Ostomy Nursing, Dec 2004
. Current Nursing licensure in Colorado
Professional Organizations
. Professional membership in the National Wound Ostomy Continence
(WOCN) Society since 2004
. Professional membership in the Rocky Mountain Region Wound Ostomy
Continence Society since 2004
. Current member of the University of Colorado Skin Champions
Committee
. Past member of the Healthone WOCN Advisory Group
. Past member of the Presbyterian/St. Lukes Products Committee
. Past member of the Presbyterian/St. Lukes Professional Practice
Council and the Quality and Ethics Council
References
. Provided upon request
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