Maribel Cortez

Master's

Nursing

BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM ST LUKES BAPTIST HOSPITAL

Inpatient Wound Care AND Ostomy Nurse

- A leading 282-bed provider of routine and emergency health services where providing superior patientcentric - Collaborate with an integrated care team of physicians, case managers, referral coordinators and pharmacists to establish individualized patient treatment, transition, and discharge plans - Deliver training to 150+ nurses, provide coaching to drive professional development, design curriculum, and tailor instruction to individual needs - Implement protocols and interventions to optimize patient care levels - Conduct assessments of patient condition and treatment goals, examining and responding to critical - Serve as a health coach to educate patients, family members, and caregivers on treatment plan and illness, disease management, and wellness strategies to ensure successful outcomes - Apply the highest clinical standards in performing wound care activities, deploying an evidence-based - Provide guidance on treatment adherence and medication program compliance - Update patient interactions, notes and observations within the EMR - Ensure compliance to all hospital and regulatory policies and treatment guidelines