Wound Care Manager
Resume:
KRISTY
BRIGGS
**********@*****.***
Eldred PA 16761
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Seasoned nursing professional whom understands the importance of building positive working relationships. Ability to provide a knowledgeable and quality experience with each patient interaction. Skilled in a variety of inpatient and outpatient clinic settings including: Critical care, Behavioral Health, Acute Care, Pediatric Care, and Geriatrics.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Sweden Valley Manor - Clinic Administrative Nurse
Coudersport, PA • 09/2020 - 09/2024
Lakeview Senior Care and Living - Charge Nurse
Smethport, PA • 01/2019 - 09/2020
Visiting Nurses Association of Northwest Pennsylvania (VNA) - Care Manager
Bradford, PA • 09/2017 - 01/2019
WORK HISTORY
Led infection control and wound care program for 4 years with no citations from state inspections.
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Developed and implemented protocols that consistently met regulatory standards.
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Consistently received positive feedback from colleagues and supervisor for achieving exceptional wound healing outcomes and for meticulous infection control tracking, contributing to overall patient safety and quality care.
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Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and initiatives.
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Advocated for patient needs with balanced approach incorporating evidence-based practices, outcome targets, and current unit capacities
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Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
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Contributed to interdisciplinary team with abilities in assessment, planning, and implementation of healthcare goals
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Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare and reduce rehospitalizations.
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• Coordinated with PT, OT, ST, and HHA to support patient needs Provided care to patients by drawing labs, establishing, and administering IVs, providing wound care, and medication
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SKILLS
• Clinical Leadership
• Quality Improvement
Wound Care Quality
Improvement
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• Infection Control
• Training staff
• High level of autonomy
• Acute care expertise
• Geriatric Nursing
• Home Health Care
Jamestown Community College
Olean, NY • 06/2010
Associate in Science (A.S.), Nursing
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS for Healthcare Providers,
06/25
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Infection Preventionist
Certification
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• RN, 618503
Aveanna Healthcare - Clinic Care Manager
Smethport, PA • 01/2017 - 09/2017
management in their home setting.
Able to provide care to patients with PDN needs and SV, including: experience with insurance authorizations, developing 485, POT, and the direct supervision and management of field staff
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Educated and supervised new field staff and home health aides through oversight new hire orientation and direct/on-site supervision, and provided ongoing training throughout the year.
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Provided appropriate care through developing 485/ POTs for a wide variety of patients including medically fragile children.
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Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
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Available upon request
REFERENCES
Managed effective Infection Control Program that met state and federal guidelines
Management successful wound care program and lowered in-house acquired pressure ulcer percentages to national average ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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