Registered Nurse Healthcare Taxonomy Code 163WW0000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Wound Care Registered Nurses.
As of today, the following are the total number of Wound Care Registered Nurses nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Wound Care Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Wound Care Registered Nurses by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Wound Care Registered Nurses dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Wound Care Registered Nurses do?
A wound care nurse specializes in assessing, treating, and managing wounds.
Wound care nurses work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, wound care centers, nursing homes, and home health agencies.
They play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes by preventing complications, promoting healing, and reducing pain.
What they do
Assessment and Evaluation
- Performing comprehensive wound assessments to determine size, depth, condition, and potential complications
- Identifying underlying causes of wounds, such as diabetes, pressure ulcers, or surgical incisions
Treatment and Care
- Cleaning and dressing wounds
- Applying topical medications or antibiotics
- Debriding necrotic tissue or debris
- Managing drainage and infection
- Performing wound closure techniques, such as suturing or stapling
Monitoring and Follow-up
- Tracking wound progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed
- Educating patients and caregivers on wound care techniques
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and physical therapists
Additional Responsibilities
- Providing pain management strategies
- Promoting wound healing and preventing infection
- Educating patients on lifestyle modifications to reduce wound risk
- Staying up-to-date on the latest wound care advancements and evidence-based practices