Medical Care
Resume:
DEBRA BENNETT LPN WCC DWC
Waldorf, MD 20603
chiefsnurse@ yahoo.com
Objective
Return to nursing following a short leave of absence. Qualifications
Experienced and comfortable working in both ambulatory and long term care facilities. Highly organized and dedicated with a positive attitude. Excellent written, analytical and time management skills. Strong customer relation and conflict resolution skills. The ability to handle multiple assignments while meeting required deadlines. Trained to teach skin and wound care management for patients and health care staff. Confidence in administering treatments as prescribed within standard nursing practice guidelines and in full compliance with established infection control protocols. Professionally trained and experienced performing diabetic foot checks. Experienced in wound photography, measuring and documenting. History of presenting in service training for negative pressure wound vac applications and advanced wound care products. Maintains CEU's by attending Annual Wound Care Conventions and seminars, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.
+2012; Poster presentation WOW Conference “A” is for Apligraf “H” is for Healed!
+Authored a case study published and distributed by Organogenesis, the makers of Apligraf for training and sales purposes.
+2011; Assisted Alison Garten, DPM, Kaiser Permanente, with two presentations at the Wild on Wounds Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.
+2009; Obtained clinical experience and knowledge while shadowing John Steinberg DPM and Dr. Attinger, MD at The Center for Wound Healing, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
+Selected by Molnlycke Corporation, the makers of Apligraf to attend a two day Wound Care Preceptorship and in service with Kerry Thibodeaux, M.D. at The Wound Treatment Center located on the Campus of Opelousas General Health System, Opelousas, LA. There I was instructed in the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Professional Experience
* January 2017 - March 2018 Specialty Government Services JB Andrews
Family Health Clinic
Assess active duty, dependent and retiree patients for acute vs chronic medical conditions. Obtain pertinent information necessary to brief provider on patient status to include vital signs and pain status. Update patients past medical history and medications at each visit. Administer medications, injections, treatments and complete minor procedures and screenings as ordered by provider while adhering to the LPN scope of practice. Set up and maintain supplies in exam or treatment rooms. Manage incoming and outgoing secure messages and requests for online access. Attend and participate in meetings and in services per supervisors request.
*September 2016-December 2016 Loyal Source Government Services JB Andrews
Family Health Clinic
* February 2016-August 2016 Platinum Business Corporation JB Andrews
Family Health Clinic
* Denotes contract company during dates noted. I worked in Family Health on JB Andrews from February 2016 through November 2017 at which time I took leave of absence. (November 6 2017-May 20, 2018)
December 2013 - February 2016 Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, Md Charge Nurse, Assisted Living Unit
Monitored the daily activity and health care needs of a 40 bed assisted living/rehab unit. Administer PO narcotics and other medications as needed. Completed treatments per order.
Performed weekly wound rounds and body assessments. Responsible for admissions, transfers and discharges. Communicated with physicians, responsible parties and family members to update residents medical status.
Responsible for daily assignments of support staff on the unit. Participated in resident care planning and behavioral health meetings. May 2008 - November 2013 Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic States Largo Medical Center, Department of Podiatry, Landover, Md Diabetic Wound Care, Wound Care Specialist
Maintain Nurse schedule for wound care.
Manage the work flow within the clinic while preparing rooms and patients for treatment. Consult with and advise medical providers of proper wound care treatments and protocol. Educate and provide "hands on" training to patients and caregivers for cleansing and caring of wounds. Responsible for IV, IM and PO medication administration within the clinic along with applying dressings, multi layer compression, splinting and braces, cast application and removal, specialty offloading footwear and TCC casting for Charcot Foot and wound care off load. Responsible for obtaining PO numbers from Material Management Coordinator and ordering Apligraf for the department.
+Devised an Apligraf ordering system for Kaiser Permanente saving an estimated $250.00 per unit ordered multiplied by 6-8 units each month per department, now being used throughout Kaiser Permanente Mid Atlantic States.
+Recruited and was a preceptor for two nurses who obtained their WCC Certification, NAWC, and are now providing wound care at various Kaiser Permanente locations. Assist Podiatrist with minor clinical procedures, nail avulsions, biopsies and suture removal. Arrange Hospital Admissions and ED visits for patients as needed. Responsible for ordering and maintaining department medical supplies. Involved in the cleaning and autoclaving of instruments. I volunteered as a member of Employee Health and Safety Committee and the People Pulse Committee. January 2008-April 2008 Charles County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, (CCNRC) LaPlata Md. Facility Wound Care Nurse.
Assessed and advised appropriate treatment for wounds. Monitored measured and documented patient wounds on a weekly basis. Prepared and submitted weekly wound care reports. Provided education to support staff on daily care of wounds and skin. Changed wound care product line to streamline selection and decrease cost. September 2006-January 2008 CCNRC
Charge Nurse Alzheimers Dementia 58 bed unit.
On call for Unit Director, represented the unit for Care Plan and Minimum Data Sets (MDS) meetings. Highly Proficient at medication passes, treatments, tracheotomy care, indwelling catheters, J-Peg, NG, and G-tube maintenance.
+Instituted a new detection system for residents in their rooms during a fire drill or actual emergency. June 2004 September 2006 Manor Care Nursing and Rehab Facility, Dallastown, Penna. Charge nurse and LPN Supervisor of Sub-Acute / Rehab Unit Instructor of “Mastering Caring Leadership” a leadership and communication course provided to all staff. Facility representative at Community Job Fairs recruiting new graduates for employment. Recognized by administration for providing outstanding customer-service. Participated in hiring, evaluation and termination processes. Created and updated patient Care Plans along with medicare charting and MDS. Provided Restorative Nursing.
Served on the Employee Moral Committee.
January 2000 - 2004 York County Nursing Home, aka Pleasant Acres, York, Penna. Certified Nursing Assistant
Worked closely with the Physical Therapy Department as a Restorative Nursing Assistant. Managed a case load of 25-30 residents.
Provided education to residents on proper placement and care of prosthesis.
Education, Training and Certifications
2016 AHLTA-CHCS-CAREPOINT-HIMS training. ( Federal Government electronic medical records systems) 2016 completed Team STEPPS 2.0
2017 Air Force Medical Home Operations Course; PCMHO, PCMHO-M 2012 Diabetic Wound Care Certification www.nawccb.org Wound care Education Institute Stevensville, MI
2010 to Present; The College Network, LPN to BSN, Indiana State University School of Nursing. 2009 Dale Carnegie “Effective Leadership Communications” Program 2008 Epic Hyperspace, electronic medical records system 2008 Infinitus LLC Sharps Debridement Course
2007 Wound Care Education Institute Stevensville, MI Wound Care Certification www.nawccb.org
2003-2004 York County School of Technology, York Pa. Practical Nursing Program Professional Licensure
Maryland Board of Nursing LP43191
Pennsylvania Board of Nursing PN268935
Certifications
DWC 9121209D
WCC 12070712
Preceptor National Alliance of Wound Care
BLS/CPR
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