CONTACT
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EDUCATION
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN
Masters Family Nurse Practitioner (May 2018)
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, GA
Wound Ostomy Certification Nursing (Dec 2019)
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Bachelors Nursing (May 2016)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient with sharp debridement
Supports patients and staff through communication skills, flexibility, and interpersonal skills
Extremely driven, eager to learn, and works well under pressure
Ability to work in heavy volume and high-pressure situations
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Nurse Practitioner WA state
Registered Nurse WA state
Wound and Ostomy Management Certification
Basic Life Support Expires 8/2022
Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioner
EXPERIENCE
WOUND AND OSTOMY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Valley Medical Center, Renton, WA / Aug 2019 - Present
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Assess and manage a variety of wounds through dressing selection, bedside debridement, and medication management.
Provide thorough education to patients and caregivers about diagnosis and treatment plan.
Able to independently manage a full patient panel with a variety of wounds and ostomies
Patient Treatment and Management: Effectively treated Venous stasis ulcers, Arterial insufficiency, Pressure ulcers, Lymphedema, burns, traumatic injuries, amputations, and non-healing surgical wounds.
Competent to order all treatments such as Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, wound vacs, total contact casts, compression, lab work, and medications
REGISTERED NURSE
Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA / Aug 2017 - Jun 2019
Treated and managed wounds with fistulas, drains, and Vacuum-assisted closure devices.
Role Responsibilities include Charge Nurse, Discharge Nurse, and Trauma Staff RN
Responsible to float to a variety of units caring for patients in differing acute care settings as well as neuro and stroke units.
Provided support and education to patients and families during hospitalization as well as discharge.
TRAUMA TRAVEL NURSE
Aya healthcare, TX / Dec 2016 - Aug 2017
PCU TRAVEL NURSE
Trinity Healthcare Staffing Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
REGISTERED NURSE
IU Health Bloomington, Bloomington, IN / May 2014 - Jun 2015
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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LINNEA BRIGGS