Patient Care Wound
Resume:
Deborah Dryden
RN Unit Manager
West Seneca, NY *4224
adx8lo@r.postjobfree.com
Three years of strong screening experience to obtain high number of appropriate referrals for home care
company. Demonstrated increased number of successful referrals over past three years for Buffalo, NY
home care company.Maintained continual contact with social workers, discharge planners and all outside vendors to ensure appropriate DME, wound vac, wound vac dressings, IV medication, IV supplies, and wound care supplies ordered prior to discharge to ensure safe transition of resident/patient upon returning to home.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
ADON/Unit Manager
Buffalo Community Healthcare Center - Buffalo, NY
April 2020 to August 2020
ADON for 99 bed facility. Admissions of residents, Assess and develop treatment of all wounds. Rounded with MD and wound care MD. Followed skin and hydration protocol adhering to facility policy.Assisted DON as needed. Adhered to all company, state and federal policies. Demonstrated excellent written and communication skills to provide professional .
RN unit manager
Southtowns Healthcare Center
May 2019 to January 2020
Manager of LTC unit,assessment of wounds,provides wound care,interprets lab results, critical decision making, works with MD to determine appropriate wound care.Assigns CNAS to unit,responsible for IV's, wound vacs.
RN Supervisor
GRNC - Gowanda, NY
July 2018 to January 2019
Supervisor of LPNS, CNAS, building. Perform IV care,admission of new residents,assessment of all wounds. RN Liaison/Screener
WILLCARE - Buffalo, NY
February 2015 to July 2018
Initiated two key partnerships which resulted in increased referrals. Obtained documents, history and physicals, surgical reports, lab results and F2F requirements. Worked directly with social workers, physicians and discharge planners to implement smooth referral process.
Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in growth of number of referrals. RN Case Manager
WILLCARE - Buffalo, NY
January 2013 to February 2015
Performed initial patient evaluation and assessment to begin home care services Obtained discharge instructions, insurance cards for verification, and signed home care service agreement from patient.
Achieved patient and physician satisfaction by providing exceptional home care services as ordered by MD.
Assessed wound for new wound care products and treatments resulting in marked wound healing and closure.
Successfully applied wound vac as per policy showing dramatic wound closure. adept at PICC line infusions, blood sampling via PICC line while maintaining sterile technique. Provided excellent patient education of disease process and medication education. RN Staff Nurse
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital - Springville, NY
February 2012 to January 2013
Chronic patient care in med-surf unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 11 patients per shift.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Effectively supervised 4 LPNs, NAS and non-clinical staff. Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Gowanda Rehabilitation Nursing - Gowanda, NY
May 2008 to March 2012
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Liaised between residents families, residents, DON, and physicians to ensure resident safety plan of care follow through.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Provided on-call care at all times of day and night. Followed infection control procedures.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Gowanda Rehabilitation Nursing - Irving, NY
May 2011 to February 2012
Effectively managed clinical oversight for 25-bed unit. Delegated staff nurse duties.
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night. Followed infection control procedures.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Trocaire College - Buffalo, NY
1995
Nursing Licenses
RN
Expires: December 2021
State: NY
RN
Expires: December 2023
State: NY
RN
Expires: December 2023
State: NY
Skills
• CATHETER (10+ years)
• PROBLEM RESOLUTION (10+ years)
• VENIPUNCTURE (10+ years)
• Picc lines (10+ years)
• RN (10+ years)
• Nursing Home (8 years)
• Med Surg
• Home Health (3 years)
• Time Management
• Case Management
• Critical Care Experience
• Managed Care
• Administrative Experience
• Management Experience
• Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Nurse Management
• Behavioral Health
• Supervising Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Medication Administration
• Microsoft Office
• Vital Signs
• EMR Systems
• Infection Control Training
• Special Needs
• ICU Experience
• Experience Administering Injections
• Triage
• Documentation review
• Computer literacy
• English
• Medical terminology
• Data collection
• Customer service
• Hospice Care
• Home Care
• Phlebotomy
• Problem-solving
• Flexibility
• Team Work
• Reliability
Certifications and Licenses
Family care provider
Provided family life and care to devopmentallty disabled individuals in my home. Worked closely with social worker to develop plans
BLS/CPR
RN
January 1995 to December 2020
Additional Information
Skills
Hospice and palliative care experience Patient and family advocacy Strong clinical judgment Venipuncture/blood draw expert Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy Problem resolution capability Professional bedside manner
Provided family care for developmentally disabled adults in own home,fostering people with special needs through West Seneca DDSO
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