Neferteria Phillips-Chatman

Professional Summary

Loyal and Collaborative, Registered Nurse with a steadfast commitment to quality care and preventative care advocacy. Licenses

Registered Professional Nurse

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Wound, Ostomy, Continent (WOCN)

Wound Care (WCC) Certification

Train-The-Trainer/Evaluator

Skill Highlights

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Successful treatment of Wound healing

Culturally sensitive

Computerized charting specialist

Enthusiastic caregiver

Wound cleaning/care expertise

IV drug therapy management

Colostomy care specialist

Wound care specialist

Complex wound care

Professional Experience

Wound Care Nurse Consultant

February 2018 to Current

U of Chicago Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, IL Educated patients and family members on how to clean and dress wounds appropriately and how to identify signs of an infection.

Provide post-surgery treatment for patients with ostomies and complicated conditions. Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases. Treated complex wounds that had not healed in 4 weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and wounds resulting from traumas.

Wound Care Manager

March 2016 to January 2018

Regency Hospital East Chicago, Indiana

Supervise the encounter of care for patients with skin abnormalities. Ensure patients integumentary system has a plan of care for prevention as well as healing for already existing imperfections.

Establish the proper treatments with the physicians by using orders or algorithms. Utilize the nursing process.

Care for patients at a long-term acute level of care. Wound Care Director/Staff Nurse

October 2014 to January 2016

Vibra Hospital Crown Point, Indiana

Supervise the delivery of care and within the scope of practice coordinates care delivery, which will ensure that the professional standards of practice meet the patient's needs through physician orders. Care for patients at a long- term acute level of care. Have obtained experience with Cardiac titrate drips, Intravenous antibiotic therapy, diabetic care, and emergency services.

I assess the integumentary system in a more specific scope of nursing practice to ensure proper preventative measures and treatments are in place for all patients at risk for decline in this system. Establish the proper care plan for patients at risk for skin abnormalities and who have them. Wound Care Coordinator/Staff Nurse Supervisor

Merrillville, IN 46410

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June 2013 to October 2014

HCR-ManorCare South Holland, Illinois

Supervise nursing personnel to deliver nursing care and within scope of practice coordinates care delivery, which will ensure that professional standards of practice meet patient's needs through physician orders. Care for patients at a sub-acute level of care.

Assess the patient's skin to suggest the best treatment for pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, arterial/venous ulcers, rashes, and surgical wounds to the physician. Applying wound vac systems and several other devices. Assessed the patient continuously to ensure the proper preventative measures are in place for each patient in facility.

Wound Care Nurse

September 2011 to February 2012

HCR-ManorCare Homewood, Illinois

Responsible for skin integrity monitoring in a skilled nursing facility. Perform wound care as directed by physician and clinical assessment of wounds. Weekly monitoring of wound progress and changes to treatment plan as necessary. Utilizing care plans and input MDS information.

Supervise Certified Nurse's Assistant in prevention of skin breakdown. Clinical Supervisor/Home Health Nurse Case Manager December 2010 to April 2013

Metro South Hospital Blue Island, Illinois

Supervise Registered Nurses, Therapist, and Home Health Aides. Ensure patient safety and handle any patient complaints in a timely matter. Consult families and staff with any issues.

Utilize the nursing process.

Case Manage a team of healthcare professionals.

The team involved doctors, nurses, certified nurse's assistants, social workers, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech therapist to provide the best care to the individual patients. Arranged supplies delivered to patients homes.

The patients need certain care for impaired skin integrity, PICC/IV line care, Gastric tube care, Colostomy care, and Foley care.

Instruction of the disease process, how to perform certain skills, and medication regimen. Provided care to each patient according to the doctor's orders and the individual care plan. Home Health Nurse/Supervisor

January 2009 to January 2011

Open Arms Home Healthcare Skokie, Illinois

Utilize the nursing process.

Supervised visits with Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nurse's Assistant on care, nutrition, medication side effects and effectiveness, and disease process. Refer patients to physical therapy, speech therapy, and other allied health. Supervisor of LPN's and CNA's with who have patients with gastric tubes, tracheotomy, colostomy, diabetes, cardiac disease, and mental health and medical disorders. Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

October 2008 to April 2009

St. James Hospital Chicago Heights, Illinois

Utilize the nursing process.

Provided nursing care for up to 7 patients on a Medical/Surgical Unit. Responsibilities include administering medication, accurate documentation, IV therapy, and monitor vital signs. Part of the Medication Error team.

Supervised Certified Nurse's Assistant with Activities of Daily Living. Education and Training

Wound, Ostomy, Continence : Nursing Certification Program, February 2021 Emory University Atlanta, GA

Master of Science : Nursing, December 2015

University Of Phoenix Tempe, AZ

Associate of Applied Science : Nursing Practice, May 2008 Prairie State College Chicago Heights, IL

Bachelor of Arts : Psychology, May 2001

Chicago State University Chicago, IL

Personal Information

Health Care Ministry at New Faith Baptist Church where I volunteer during outreach to different communities. References

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