Vanessa Vermeer
Spruce Grove,Canada
Summary
Seasoned and compassionate Wound Care Nurse with 15 years of diverse nursing experience, including 10+ years specializing in wound care and outpatient infusion therapy in a community-based setting. Proven expertise in wound assessment, evidence-based interventions, and patient-centered care. Skilled in managing complex wounds in both hospital and home environments, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and educating patients and caregivers to support long-term healing and independence. Committed to clinical excellence, prevention strategies, and equitable care delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Ambulatory Wound/IV clinic
Westview Hospital
05.2015 - Current
- Provide wound care services across both inpatient acute settings and community setting, including those with complex medical histories
- Conduct comprehensive wound and skin assessments, formulate treatment plans, and follow patients longitudinally through clinic visits
- Implement advanced wound dressings for complex wounds, including diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, and pressure injuries.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and PT/OT to promote continuity of care
- Trained new staff nurses in wound care best practices
- Administer outpatient IV therapies including biologics, iron infusions, hydration, and antibiotics for a wide range of conditions.
- Perform IV insertions, access central lines, and maintain patency and sterility of all vascular access points.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and intervene per protocol, including emergency support and escalation.
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Wound Care Team
University of Alberta Hospital
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Served as wound care resource nurse in an acute care hospital, managing complex wound cases in collaboration with surgical, internal medicine and infectious disease teams.
- Developing PowerPoint presentations to educated unit staff on staging and dressing techniques, and ensured appropriate documentation
- Provided discharge planning and patient education for post-hospital wound care in collaboration with community health partners.
Registered Nurse – Burn Unit
University of Alberta Hospital
04.2009 - 02.2013
- Provide direct care to patients with partial- and full-thickness burns, including emergency stabilization, wound care, and long-term recovery support
- Monitor for signs of infection, respiratory compromise, and fluid imbalance using ICU protocols
- Collaborate with plastic surgeons, physical therapists, and dieticians/social workers to develop comprehensive care plans
- Perform complex wound dressings, including negative pressure therapy, split thickness skin graft and allograft care
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge care, scar management, and rehabilitation strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grant MacEwan College
Edmonton, AB01.2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- EMR systems
- Patient care
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (Current)
- Completed Wound Care Course- Grant MacEwan University (2016).
- Critical Care course - University of Alberta Hospital (2012-2013)
- Certified for scalpel debridement level II, completed numerous education courses, such as: Diabetes Education Level 1-3, Obesity Level I, II, Depression I, II, Effective Communication, COPD, Chronic Pain Management, Active Living, etc.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Comprehensive Wound Assessment & Planning
- Acute & Chronic Wound Management
- Pressure Injury Prevention & Treatment (Stages I–IV)
- Post-Surgical & Diabetic Ulcer Care
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
- Community Wound Care & Patient Education
- Community Health Outreach & Coordination
- EMR Documentation (Epic)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Infusion Therapy Administration
- Biologics (Remicade, etc.)
- IV Antibiotics & Hydration Therapy
- Premedication & Reaction Management
- Aseptic Technique & Infection Control
- Patient Assessment & Vital Signs Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Ambulatory Wound/IV clinic
Westview Hospital
05.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Wound Care Team
University of Alberta Hospital
07.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse – Burn Unit
University of Alberta Hospital
04.2009 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grant MacEwan College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
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