Nurse Care
Resume:
C u r r iculum Vitae
Danae Cook Blanks RN,WON
Rock Hi ll, SC 29732
abn2ip@r.postjobfree.com
Education: Montreat-Anderson College
Associate Science
Completion of Program May, 1988
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Arts
Completion of Program May, 1992
York Technical College
Associates in Health Science, Major in Nursing
Completion of Program May, 2006
Wound Ostomy Nursing Education Program
Emory University, Atlanta Georgia
Completion of Program November, 2009
Experience:
12/11-present Piedmont Medical Center Rock H ill, SC
Procedural, Med-Surg, PCU and CVTEL
F loat Pool Nurse. Responsible for in-patient
p rimary care and out-patient care. P rocedural areas:
E ndoscopy, Imaging, Cardio Pulmonary,
PACU, Cath-Lab and Infusion center. Caring for the patients
p re-procedure administering conscience sedation, removal of sheaths,
recovering patients, infusing medications or blood. Starting
I V's for infusion, accessing ports, pulling labs off of Picc-lines or
ports. Assisting and administering Flu vaccines to Piedmont
E mployees. E xercise t ime management, f lexibili ty and
assisting other staff with patient care. Assisting in back up
wound and ostomy care for Piedmont.
6/11-12/11 Carolina Hospital System Florence, SC
Wound and Ostomy Nurse
Responsible for in-patient and out-patient education on wound
and ostomy care. Providing direct care for all wound and
ostomy patients. Assisting physicians with stoma marking pre
p rocedure p roviding pre-op education and
awareness. Aiding physicians in OR with p lacement of Wound
Vac's or complicated dressings. Providing
recommendations on t ypes of dressings and needs. Working with
ostomy patients and venders to cover needs post-op. Assisting in out-
patient Wound Care Clinic several days a week and of-site rehab.
E ducating orientating staff on pressure ulcer
p reventions, staging and p roper skin care. Participated in
hospital Skin Care commit tee and Meaningful Use
commit tee. Met with venders to assist in purchasing of
hospital skin, wound and ostomy products.
12/09-6/11 Piedmont Medical Center Rock H ill, SC
Wound and Ostomy Nurse
Responsible for in-patient wound and ostomy education,
i ncluding organization and ini tiation of Piedmont Wound
Care Team. Providing d irect care and education to all wound
and ostomy patients. Setting up home ostomy care with
venders. Providing all in-house instruction for all i n-house staff
w ith regard to care of wound and ostomy patients and related
p roducts. Involved in Share Governance Practice Council and
p utting together policy and procedures related to wound and ostomy
care. Instrumental in consolidating wound care products for in-house
use. Provided continuing education for negative pressure devise
p lacement on open wounds. Conducted, yearly
P revalence and Incident s tudy hospital wide and presented
f indings to Tenet Corporate. Worked w ith hospital staff daily
w ith hands on patient wound and ostomy care.
2008-2009 Piedmont Medical Center Rock H ill, SC
Med-Surg, CVTEL and PCU Float Nurse
Responsible for in-patient primary care and education.
P roviding direct care in a acute setting. Caring for patient
case load ranging from 4 to 6 patients. Working in a team
setting assisting fellow nurses and nurse techs. Part of the
expert wound care team applying negative pressure
devises. Completed a Tenet Clinical Ladder Level 5 and participated in
Share Governance. Implemented the Wound Care Guidelines
book that is currently being used on all f loors. Assisted with
hospital orientations and precepting nursing students.
2006-2008 Piedmont Medical Center Rock H ill, SC
PCU Nurse
Responsible for direct in-patient care. Working on a step down
u nit caring for vent patients in acute setting. Precepting new
n ursing g raduates and nursing students focusing on
patient care and time management. Participating in
Share Governance and Tenet Clinical L adder project completing
level 3. Responsible for case load management and
PRN clinical supervisor.
2005-2006 Piedmont Medical Center Rock H ill, SC
Nurse Tech
Responsible for direct in-patient care on a 21 bed unit.
Collecting vital signs, finger stick blood sugars and
emptying Foley's in a t imely manner. Assisting nurses with
p rimary care of patients. Aiding patients with daily ADL's
and skin breakdown prevention.
Awards/Certificates:
Piedmont Cap Scholar
Tenet Target 100
Wound Ostomy Certificate
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