Audrea Jones
Fairview Heights
Summary
Dedicated LPN specializing in wound care and infection control. Proficient in patient assessments, care planning, and education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
LPN Wound Care Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
MCM Healthcare
St Louis, MO
10.2025 - Current
- Administered wound care treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Reduced infection rates by following proper procedures for cleaning and dressing wounds.
- Demonstrated competence in using a variety of wound care products, dressings, and devices to optimize healing outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes in wound care.
- Mentored nursing staff on proper techniques for wound assessment and dressing changes, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Conducted routine assessments to track vital signs and report changes in condition.
- Managed time-sensitive situations involving acute or infected wounds requiring immediate intervention or referral to specialists.
- Skillfully managed time-sensitive situations like acute or infected wounds requiring immediate intervention or referral to specialists if necessary.
- Educated patients and families on wound care management, promoting continuity of care at home.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Conducted thorough investigations of infection outbreaks, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Coordinated with local public health agencies during community-based infectious disease outbreaks, providing expert guidance on containment efforts within the facility setting.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient independence and dignity.
- Coordinated with local public health agencies during community-based infectious disease outbreaks, providing expert guidance on containment efforts within the facility setting.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
Granite City, IL12-2023
Skills
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- Direct patient care
- Patient evaluations
- Preventive care
- Care planning
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Clinical decision-making
- CPR/AED
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management strategies
- Family communication
- Family health education
- Medication inventory management
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Family education
Accomplishments
- Achieved Grade A by completing 100% wound compliant score with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certification in Wound Care and Infection Control Training - 2025-present
Timeline
LPN Wound Care Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
MCM Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College