In the first article of this series, I shared how the NAWCO Certification Committee works. Although it was only a brief overview, I hope it gave you an idea of the work this talented group of individuals does. In this article, I will continue to introduce you to the 15 members of the committee.
Catherine C. Bradley, MSW, LCSW
Catherine received a BS from the University of Illinois in 1980, followed by an MSW in 1987. She is a licensed clinical social worker, and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. Catherine has worked in the hospital and long-term care settings, and has been a long-term care consultant in the areas of social services, activities, and mental health. Since 1997, she has worked for Social Work Consultation Group, Inc., where she provides consultation services to facilities throughout central Illinois. Catherine served on The Joint Commission’s laboratory professional and technical advisory committee (PTAC) for long-term care and assisted living, representing the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She also has served as the chair for NASW’s Peoria District and on both the executive and finance committees for Illinois NASW. Catherine has been the public member for the certification committee since 2010.
LaDonna Burns, LPN, WCC, DWC
LaDonna is the wound care coordinator for negative pressure wound therapy at Med- South, Inc. She has 22 years of experience in nursing, including acute care, home health, and long-term care. LaDonna became interested in wound care while working in these areas and first earned her Wound Care Certification (WCC) in 2002. She helped start the South East Affiliation of NAWCO members. LaDonna joined the certification committee in November 2013.
Carmen Cooper Oguz, PT, DPT, MBA, CWS, FCCWS, WCC
Carmen has worked in health care for 25 years. During that time, her responsibilities have steadily increased across many different healthcare arenas—medical records, accounts payable, marketing, human resources, rehabilitation and rehabilitation management, consulting, and service line development. She is also licensed to practice physical therapy in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Carmen has earned two nationally recognized certifications in wound care and has experience as a medical expert witness.
Marcy Couitt, RN, WCC, DWC
Marcy is a nurse in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She works for an independent center for wound healing and has more than 25 years of experience in home health, where she first participated in specialty wound care. Marcy obtained her WCC in 2007 and became certified in Diabetic Wound Care (DWC) in 2011. She joined the certification committee in 2013.
Jennifer Hulsey, RN, BSN, WCC, CPhT
Jennifer is the director of the Health Science Academy/CDC, and high school teacher in WCPSS. She has 28 years of experience in nursing and 7 years in CTE Health Science Education, teaching biomedical technology and pharmacy technician courses. Jennifer’s clinical experience includes public health, long-term care, and obstetrics/gynecology. As the clinical manager for national healing, she helped establish the Duke Raleigh Wound Healing Center, North Carolina, in 2006. Her interest in wound care was established in her early years as a nurse, and she obtained her WCC in 2006. She uses her certification to advocate for commitment to quality healthcare compliance and best practice medicine. Jennifer is a new addition to the certification committee, joining in March 2016.
Kim Steele, RN, WCC, RAC-CT
Kim has 22 years of nursing experience, specializing in the geriatric population. As a director of nursing for 18 years, Kim developed and implemented skin programs, and, along with her staff, maintained a 0% rate for avoidable pressure ulcers for more than 10 years. Currently employed as a regional consultant for Harmony Healthcare International, Kim has held her WCC since 2006 and joined the committee in 2012.
Monessa (Missy) Wadford RN, WCC, OMS
Missy has been a nurse for 22 years, a WCC since 2006, and an Ostomy Management Specialist (OMS) since 2013. She has 21 years of home-care experience, and she provides extensive training and education to her peers and her patients. In 2012, Missy received the Outstanding Wound Care Certified Clinician of the Year Award from the NAWCO. Missy joined the certification committee in 2015.
That’s all for now; watch for our next issue for more introductions.
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