Shelika McLean

Assesses, treats, and monitors resident's chronic, acute and surgical wounds and pressure injuries Directs prevention strategies to minimize skin breakdown and pressure injuries Documents wound assessments and care plans accurately to track patient progress in Point Click Care

Wound Care RN (Part-Time) - Heritage Park of Katy - Katy, TX

(2026-04)

• Assesses, treats, and monitors resident's chronic, acute and surgical wounds and pressure injuries
• Directs prevention strategies to minimize skin breakdown and pressure injuries
• Documents wound assessments and care plans accurately to track patient progress in Point Click Care

Utilization Review/Prior Authorization RN - Cohere Health - Remote

(2026-02 - 2026-05)

• Reviewed medical necessity for inpatient, concurrent, prior auth, and retrospective cases to ensure appropriate, high-quality care
• Collaborated with Medical Directors and providers to align on clinical decisions
• Documented reviews accurately and meet production/quality goals
• Applied MCG, Cohere, WISer and coverage guidelines to ensure compliance and consistency
• Partnered across teams (Operations, Product, Quality, Health Plans) to improve processes and outcomes
• Identified opportunities for care management or quality improvement programs
• Supported accreditation, regulatory, and quality initiatives

Inpatient Wound Care RN Liaison - Restorix Health - Houston, TX

(2025-03 - 2026-02)

• Developed patient-specific wound care plans and regularly reviewing wound progress
• Assisted providers with specialized wound care procedures with the hospital
• Implemented preventative measures to reduce pressure ulcers and other wound care complications
• Educated patients and families on proper wound care practices and home care instructions
• Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
• Applied NPWT, treated pressure injuries, surgical, chronic, and acute wounds and Diabetic, Venous and Arterial ulcers

Lead Nurse - Kaiser Permanente - Kensington, MD

(2005-09 - 2025-04)

Lead Podiatry Wound Care Certified Nurse (September 2009 to April 2025) and Lead Internal Medicine Nurse (September 2005 to September 2009)

• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans to ensure continuity of care
• Triaged walk-in patients as needed and performed thorough assessments
• Acquired EKGs, glucometer readings, monitored vitals, administered pre/postoperative medications and intravenous therapy per physician's orders
• Managed and conducted Podimetrics SmartMat patient education, assessments, documentation and escalating critical findings to the Podiatrist
• Applied and removed Wound Vac, SNAP Vac, Total Contact Casts, Unna Boots, and Profore multilayer dressings
• Assisted with the application and care management of Apligraf, Dermagraft, and Theraskin skin substitutes
• Assisted physicians in preoperative and postoperative invasive and noninvasive surgical procedures
• Supervised patient flow and directed other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team
• Provided patient and family education on disease management, medications, and post discharge care instructions
• Entered and managed Durable Medical Equipment and Surgical Specialty referrals for patients
• Per physician, communicated labs, diagnostic results, and messages received via EPIC, Teams, telephone and patient secured messaging
• Acted as a preceptor to new nurses, assisting with orientation and training

Telemetry Nurse - Howard County General Hospital - Columbia, MD

(2003-09 - 2005-09)

• Initiated clinical pathways and performed admission and on-going assessments
• Analyzed telemetry data in real time, identifying arrhythmias, ST-segment changes, and other cardiac abnormalities and vital signs
• Responded promptly to telemetry alarms and life-threatening situations by initiating appropriate interventions based on established policies, procedures and protocols
• Observed and recorded patient's conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments and other significant incidents and notified physician
• Fostered a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients
• Worked collaboratively with the physician and Case Manager to develop and implement tailored comprehensive care plans

Pharmacy Technician - Kaiser Permanente - Silver Spring, MD

(1998-12 - 2000-12)

• Assisted and supported pharmacists in processing prescription orders in both impatient and outpatient settings
• Trained new pharmacy technicians and assisted in the maintenance of the drug inventory

Associate Degree - Nursing - Howard Community College (2003-05)

Bachelor of Science - Biology - Loyola College (1998-05)

Diploma - Georgetown Visitation Preparatory High School (1994-06)