Navigating Wound Care in Hospice with Nurse Vanessa, an Experienced Wound and Ostomy Nurse

Wound care in hospice is crucial to providing compassionate and comprehensive end-of-life care. Hospice aims to alleviate suffering and promote comfort for patients with advanced illnesses and wounds that can significantly impact their quality of life. Skilled healthcare professionals in hospice settings are trained to assess, treat, and manage various types of wounds, including pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and lesions. The primary goal of wound care in hospice is to prevent infection, minimize pain, and promote wound healing while prioritizing the patient's comfort and dignity. In this episode, Vanessa Maxwell, also known as Nurse V, shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise on wound care management for patients both at home and in a Hospice setting.

 

Vanessa is the owner and principal Consultant of Wound Care Solutions By Vanessa LLC. Vanessa is certified in wound ostomy nursing and has been doing this for 12 years. She is passionate about her role and possesses over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse, with a background in Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Cardiac Telemetry, Emergency Department Observation, Float Pool, and Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing. While Vanessa is actively building her consulting business, she works full-time as a certified wound and ostomy nurse in acute care settings. In addition to her professional endeavors, Vanessa is working on educating the public on treating and preventing wounds.

 

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Key Highlights from the Episode;

[00:30] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Vanessa Maxwell

[01:42] Vanessa’s backstory and what she does in the wound care space

[02:37] About Vanessa’s business and why she stretched to do consulting on wound care

[05:45] Wounds that are in the hospice world

[10:20] What to do to manage a wound to the bone for hospice patients

[11:57] Ways hospice patients can manage old wounds at home

[12:53] The products Hospice companies give to help the patients

[16:06] A wound care recipe to help manage wound drainage, pain, and smell

[16:14] Where to get more information or help with wounds care

[17:36] Vanessa's final thoughts on wound care and Hospice

[20:40] Vanessa's recommendation on how often to turn your patient

[23:22] Key takeaways from the Vanessa

[24:20] Wrap-up and end of the show

Notable Quotes

●      Nutrition is one of the key indicators of healing wounds, having enough vitamins, minerals, and proteins to heal the wounds; If you cannot get the patient to eat, you cannot heal the wound. [08:02]

●      When you're thinking about wounds, you have to have the right dressing for the right wound. [14:31]

●      All patients won't need the same wound care plan; it is very individualized. [15:03]

●      Skin is an organ, and we need to pay attention to it; you need to be turning your loved ones, don’t leave them in one spot. [20:28]

Resources Mentioned

1. Wound prevention clinicians: National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP)
2. Family members or patient caregivers: Local Wound Care or WOCN Society

Let’s Connect

Vanessa Maxwell

Website: https://wcsbyvanessa.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-maxwell-msn-rn-cwon-woundcare-solutions-by-vanessa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woundcaresolutionsbynurseV/

 

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