Elizabeth “Lizz” Latoszek
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Seasoned wound care certified nurse with a robust background in providing comprehensive patient education and complex wound care management. Experienced in intravenous therapy and demonstrating exceptional patient and family education and support. I have a proven track record in accurate clinical point of care documentation and enhancing patient care through effective interdisciplinary collaboration including many co visits with local area wound clinic providers. Provided several inservices to many local Assisted Living Facilities to encourage positive patient outcomes including; pressure ulcer prevention, catheter care, ostomy management, etc. I also initiated and lead many continuous education inservices for other nurses regarding wound care management. I have strong organizational skills and am able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I have precepted many LPN students through the NIC LPN program during their summer preceptorship with high success rate. I am dependable and have excellent problem solving skills which was beneficial as a member of QAPI for many years.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Specialist
Eden Home Health
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized wound care plans for patients.
- Mentored new hires within the department, fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasized collaboration and teamwork.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and best practices for comprehensive wound care.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure availability of necessary supplies for effective wound management, streamlining inventory control processes along the way.
- Enhanced patient healing by providing comprehensive wound care assessments and treatments.
- Established strong relationships with community partners, increasing referrals for specialized wound care services from local healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the development of staff training programs, increasing departmental knowledge and expertise in wound care.
- Played an active role in weekly case reviews discussing progress updates regarding patient wound care management.
- Served as a resource for colleagues, offering guidance on best practices in wound management and dressing selection.
Follow up Nurse
Crest Home Health And Hospice
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Educated patients and family on disease process, symptom management, nutritional needs, medication management, etc.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as trach management, end of life care, feeding tube management, Picc management and extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Follow Up Nurse
Kindred At Home
09.2012 - 03.2019
- Educated patients and family on disease process, symptom management, nutritional needs, medication management, etc.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as trach management, end of life care, feeding tube management, Picc management and extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LPN
Life Care Center
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Practical Nursing
North Idaho College
Coeur D'Alene, ID07.2011
Skills
- Accurate clinical Documentation
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Student Training (preceptor for LPN students at NIC)
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- PICC Lines
- Wound Vac management/education
- Ostomy management/education
Certification
- BLS (expires 10/2026)
- Wound Care Certification 10/2023
Timeline
Wound Care Specialist
Eden Home Health
04.2023 - Current
Follow up Nurse
Crest Home Health And Hospice
04.2019 - 04.2023
Follow Up Nurse
Kindred At Home
09.2012 - 03.2019
LPN
Life Care Center
07.2011 - 09.2012
- BLS (expires 10/2026)
- Wound Care Certification 10/2023
Practical Nursing
North Idaho College
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