Years of Professional Experience
Selena M. Cardoza
Natrona Heights,Pennsylvania
Summary
LPN certified graduate with long-term and acute care experience. Certified Wound Care Nurse with over 4 years of wound care industry experience. Proficient in educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures and techniques to optimize wound healing. Hardworking with flexible schedule to accommodate service needs. Eager to parlay wound care expertise to a rewarding new position. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 8 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
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9
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3
Certifications/Degrees
Work History
LPN Wound Care Team Leader
Cheswick Rehab and Wellness Center
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Specialized Wound Care Experience/ Preventative Solutions
- Administrative Duties/Experience
- Registered Nurse Assistance
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
LPN Charge Nurse and Facility Wound Nurse
Guardian Healthcare and Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Specialized Wound Care Documentation/Assessment Training
- Medication and Treatment Administration
- Consultation With Outside Wound Facilities
- Consultation and Assistance with Wound Healing Solutions Rounds
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
LPN Travel Charge Nurse
ADARA Healthcare Staffing
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Adaptability to New Environments
- Wound Care and Preventative Treatments
- Registered Nurse Assistance
- Medication and Treatment Administration
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
LPN Charge Nurse
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Acute Rehabilitation and Long Term/Hospice Unit Experience
- Wound Care and Preventative Treatments
- Registered Nurse Assistance
- Medication and Treatment Administration
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
Event Support Staff
Casino at Lakemont Park
08.2010 - 01.2017
- Customer Support
- Event/Team Management Experience
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associates Degree in Health Sciences
Excelsior University Online
Syracuse, NY10.2024
Wound Care Certification - Wound Care
Wound Care Education Institute
Natrona Heights, PA10.2024
LPN Nursing Program - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing
GACTC
Altoona, PA01.2016
Skills
- Medical Documentation
- Nursing Ethics
- Disease Prevention
- Restorative Care
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- EMR / EHR
- Preventive Care
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Wound Care Certification (WCC) - National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
- Lymphedema Continuing Education Program - Tactile Medical
References
- Dr Sebastian Cruz-Schiavone, 267-608-5773, US Wound and Vascular, Rounding Physician
- Dr. Brett Scharf, 814-329-3418, 792 Gallitzin Road, Cresson, PA, 16630
- Victoria Mirenda, 814-932-5008, Casino at Lakemont Park, Manager
- Misti Ickes CRNP, CWCN, 609-828-7105, Wound Healing Solutions, Rounding Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
LPN Wound Care Team Leader
Cheswick Rehab and Wellness Center
11.2022 - 11.2024
LPN Charge Nurse and Facility Wound Nurse
Guardian Healthcare and Rehabilitation
10.2019 - 11.2022
LPN Travel Charge Nurse
ADARA Healthcare Staffing
04.2018 - 10.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
03.2017 - 04.2018
Event Support Staff
Casino at Lakemont Park
08.2010 - 01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Associates Degree in Health Sciences
Excelsior University Online
Wound Care Certification - Wound Care
Wound Care Education Institute
LPN Nursing Program - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing
GACTC
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Wound Care Certification (WCC) - National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
- Lymphedema Continuing Education Program - Tactile Medical
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