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Wendy Ream

Redding

Summary

Dynamic LVNII with extensive experience at Shasta View Care Center, excelling in wound care and patient assessment. Proven ability to mentor nursing students and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Adept at crisis intervention and medication administration, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes while fostering a supportive environment for recovery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVNII, DSD, Wound Nurse

Shasta View Care Center
Red Bluff
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

Clinical Nursing Instructor

Institute Of Technology Redding
REDDING
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
  • Developed and implemented instructional programs, tracking skill development and overall performance of students.
  • Provided guidance to students in developing individualized care plans for patients.
  • Mentored, supervised and evaluated the performance of clinical nursing students.
  • Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.

Home Health LVN

Interim Home Health and Hospice
Redding
07.2019 - 10.2022
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Offered guidance on medication management, ensuring adherence to therapy plans.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
  • Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.

LVNII

Vibra Healthcare LTAC
REDDING
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Conducted regular rounds on assigned patients to monitor progress and response to treatment.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians and families regarding patient's conditions and treatments.
  • Responded promptly to all emergencies within the facility in accordance with established protocols.
  • Provided long-term acute care to critically ill patients in a hospital setting.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.

Education

Vocational Nursing License - Vocational Nursing

Institute Of Technology Redding
Redding, CA
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Simpson University
Redding, CA
01-2017

Sociology

Shasta College
Redding, CA
06-2014

Skills

  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Care planning
  • Clinical documentation
  • EPIC charting
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Patient education
  • Nursing mentorship
  • Crisis intervention
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Ventilator care
  • Patient examination
  • Administer medication
  • Negative pressure wound therapy
  • Staff training

Certification

  • American heart Association BLS instructor certified
  • DSD certified by CDPH
  • Multiple Wound care trainings and certifications

Timeline

LVNII, DSD, Wound Nurse

Shasta View Care Center
01.2025 - Current

Clinical Nursing Instructor

Institute Of Technology Redding
09.2022 - 01.2025

Home Health LVN

Interim Home Health and Hospice
07.2019 - 10.2022

LVNII

Vibra Healthcare LTAC
05.2017 - 08.2019

Vocational Nursing License - Vocational Nursing

Institute Of Technology Redding

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Simpson University

Sociology

Shasta College

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