Mary Ann Murphy RN CWCN
2251 Wigwam Pkwy Apt 116
Henderson, NV
Cell: (352) 205-3855
E-mail: maryannmurphy@me.com
Curriculum Vitae
Licenses:
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Registered Nurse, Florida #9250226
CWCN- Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society- Certified Wound Care Nurse
Education:
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Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Program (WOCN), Emory University 1995
Bachelor of Science in Management, National Louis University 1994
School of Nursing (R.N.), Queens Hospital Center 1965
Pertinent Continuing Professional Education:
 Advancing Prevention Through Science: State of the Science in Pressure Ulcer Prevention , WOCN 2014
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Nursing Negligence: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Patients, Medline- Medcom/Traines, 7/2012
Identifying, Assessing and Documenting Types of Wounds, Medline, 2012
Demystifying The Staging System, Medline, 2012
Blood Borne Pathogens, Infection Control Course, FL Nursing CEU.com, 7/2012
Medical Error Prevention and Safety, FL Nursing CEU.com
Basics of Wound Care, Medline, 2012
Preventing Pressure Ulcers, Medline 2012
Assessing Community Acquired Pressure Ulcers Among Ethnically Diverse Patients, Medline, 2012
Suspected Deep Tissue Injuries an Examination of 200 Cases, WOCN 2011
Update in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapies, WOCN, 2011
Regulatory and Advisory Resources on Wound Care, Medline 2011
From The OR to Courtroom & Legal Issues Related to Pressure Ulcers, Medline 2011
Wound Care in Long Term Care, Saxe 2011
Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers, Saxe Communications 2011
Skin Changes At Life’s End, Medline 2011
Legal Issues in Wound and Skin Care Across the Continuum of Care, Medline 2011
Legal Issues in Wound Care, Medline 2011
Pressure Ulcer Guidelines, WOCN 2011
The Use of Photo Documentation in Wound Care, Medline 2010
Wound & Skin Care Education, Medline 2010
VAC Competency, KCI 2010
AHRQ Guidelines: Treatment of Pressure Ulcers, KCI 2010
Operating Room Acquired Pressure Ulcers, KCI 2010
Wound Assessment Acute and Chronic, KCI 2010
Nursing Care of the Person with an Ostomy, Hollister 2010
Assessment and Documentation of Pressure Ulcers, KCI 2010
Etiology and Interventions of Pressure Ulcers, KCI 2010
Marketing Your Credentials, WOCN Society 2010
Preventing Medical Errors, Citrus Memorial Hospital 2010
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Delivering Culturally Competent Care, Citrus Memorial Hospital, 2010
Assessment and Documentation of Pressure Ulcers, KCI 2010
Etiology and Interventions of Pressure Ulcers, KCI 2010
Marketing Your Credentials, WOCN Society 2010
Preventing Medical Errors, Citrus Memorial Hospital 2010
Delivering Culturally Competent Care, Citrus Memorial Hospital, 2010
Assessment and Documentation of Pressure Ulcers, KCI 2010
Etiology and Interventions of Pressure Ulcers, KCI 2010
Marketing Your Credentials, WOCN Society 2010
Preventing Medical Errors, Citrus Memorial Hospital 2010
Delivering Culturally Competent Care, Citrus Memorial Hospital, 2010
Derma Circus, Citrus Memorial Health System 2009
National Education Symposium, WOCN 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003
Regional Education Symposium, WOCN 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2006
Ostomy & Fistula Management, Convatec, 2001
Advanced Ostomy Management, Nu-Hope Labs, 2000
Management of Necrotic Wounds, Knoll Pharmaceutical Co. 1999
Consulting 101, University of Virginia 1998
Basic Physical Assessment, University of Virginia 1997
Outcomes Measurement and Management, University of Virginia 1997
Introduction to Home Care Nursing, University of Virginia 1996
Diabetic Wound Management, VNA of Northern Virginia 1995
Leg Ulcer Management, VNA of Northern Virginia 1994
Specialty Support Surfaces, Hill Rom Corporation 1993
Sharp Wound Debridement Skills, Bio Care Inc. 1993
Pressure Ulcer Management/Legal Issues, Convatec 1992
Advanced Wound Care Symposium 1991
Pressure Ulcer Management, Smith & Nephew Corporation 1989
Pressure Ulcer Management, Washington Hospital Center 1989
Return to Nursing, R.N. Refresher Course, University of Virginia 1988
Flight Nurse Program, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine 1972
Memberships and Associations
 Member - Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society 1989-Present
 Member – WOCN Wound Committee, Appointed 20012 - 2014
 President - Washington DC Affiliate Chapter WOCN 1996 –1998
 Military - Major, NJ & DC Air National Guard (Honorable Discharge)
Publications:
 Authored educational program for Healthpoint, Ltd. 1999 “Management of Necrotic
Wounds” An In-Service Education Program for Nurses in Long Term Care Facilities
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Authored educational program for Schering/Key Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1995 “Fungal
Infections of the Skin” An In-Service Education Program for Nurses in Long Term Care
Facilities
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Co-authored a regular column on Skin and Wound Care in the “Journal of Urology
Nursing” 1991-1992
Professional Presentations:
The Topical Agents™
Issues in Wound Management
 Washington Adventist Hospital 1990, 1991
 Shady Grove Adventist Hospital 1990, 1992
 Providence Hospital 1991, 1992
 Washington Center for Aging Services 1991
 Gaithersburg, MD. 1993
 Lanham, MD. 1994, 1996
 Washington County Hospital 1994
Utilization of Support Surfaces (Poster Presentation)
 WOCN National Meeting 1993
Skin /Wound Care
Wound Care Update
 Rivers Family Medicine 2011
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
 Providence Hospital Nursing Department 1989-2002
 Suburban Hospital Nursing Department 2002, 2003
 Ocala Regional & West Marion Community Hospitals 2006-2008
 American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Heart of Florida Chapter 2008
 Suburban Hospital Nursing Department 2002, 2003
Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Assessment and Documentation
 Specialty Hospital, Washington, DC 2012
Providence Hospital
 Department of Medicine, CME 1994
 Internal Medical Residents 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
 Georgetown University Family Practice Residents 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993,
1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
 Howard University Surgical Residents 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
 Catholic University Nurse Practitioner Students 1995
 Critical Care Nursing Program 1991, 1992
 Senior Connection 1992
 Medical/Surgical Technicians 1989, 1990
 Carroll Manor Nursing Home 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Howard University Hospital
 Pressure Ulcer Management, Department of Medicine, CME 2001
 Kaiser Permanente
 Wound Care Update, CME 2004, 2005, 2006
 Lower Extremity Wounds, CME 2004, 2005, 2006
Ostomy Management
 Ostomy Support Group, The Villages FL, 20012
 Ostomy Support Group, Lake County, FL, 2012
 Rasmussen College, School of Nursing 2007, 2008
 Kaiser Permanente 2004
 Howard University, Surgical Residents 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. 2000. 2001
 Providence Hospital, Nursing Department “Ostomy 101” 1995
 Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association. Washington, DC Chapter “Ostomy
Care: Keeping It Together” 2002
Wound Management/ Home Care Nursing
 Boyer & Associates, Mountainside Hospital, N.J. - School of Nursing 1992
 Nursing Enterprises, Home Health Care, Washington, DC 1991 “Home Care 101”© 1990
 Inova Home Care, Fairfax Virginia 1990
Hospice Nursing
Skin & Wound Care for the Terminally Ill
 Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association, Washington, DC Chapter 1998
 Hospice Care of DC 1993
 Hospice Nurses Association, National Meeting 1991
 Hospice of Northern Virginia 1991
Marketing
Marketing Yourself and Your Services
 WOCN, Mid Atlantic Regional Meeting 1997
Marketing Yourself Within Your Own Institution
 Long Term Care Educators, Montgomery County, MD. 1995
ET Nurse: Market Yourself for Fun, Profit, & Job Security
 WOCN, Washington DC Affiliate 1995
Marketing Skills
 Aspo-Lamaze Childbirth Educators 1994
Miscellaneous
Clinical Experiences with Mesalt® Dressings
 WOCN, Mid Atlantic Regional Meeting 1991
 ABC Home Health Care, National Meeting 1991
Hydrocolloid’s in Wound Healing
 Beiersdorf Corporation, National Meeting 1992
Nursing Technician Update
 Case Management Services, Inc. 1992
Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Long Term Care Facilities
 S. Freedman and Sons Corporation 1995
Nurse Entrepreneurs
 Maryland Nurses Association 1992
Working Well With Vendors
 WOCN, Mid Atlantic Regional Meeting 1992
 Dermatology Nurses Association, National Meeting 1993
Pressure Ulcer Management
 ARG Medical Corporation 1994
 Essex Marketing 1993, 1994
 Huntleigh Healthcare, National Meeting 1993
 Medline Corporation 1989
Skin and Wound Care in Geriatrics
 Washington Area Geriatric Consortium 1997, 1999
Skin Care for Seniors
 The Springs ALF, Lady Lake FL 2011
Prediction, Prevention and Staging of Pressure Ulcers
 3 M Healthcare Symposium, Greenbelt, MD 1998
Management of Necrotic Wounds
Healthpoint Labs Symposium
 Atlanta, GA 1999
 Annapolis, MD 1999
 Charlotte, NC 1999
Who Me, An Expert Witness?
 WOCN, Mid Atlantic Regional Meeting, 2006
 Oncology Nurses Organization, Ocala Fl, 2008
Clinical Preceptor
 WOCN Students 1999-2001
 Georgetown University Family Practice Residents 2000-2002
 Georgetown University Geriatric Fellows 2002
 Montgomery Community College RN Students 2003-2006
 Taylor College LPN Students 2009
Significant Employment
Independent Wound Care Consulting Services
 Provide Wound Care Education to staff/students
 Clinical Consultation
 Provide assistance with projects involving Wound Care:
2012- Present
Develop/Revise Policies & Procedures
Assist with product selection
Nurse Consultant (Volunteer)
Ostomy Support Group
The Villages, Florida
 Provide clinical education and advice to members
 Assist with program planning
2011- 2012
Wound & Ostomy Nurse
Greystone Home Healthcare
2010-2011
The Villages, Florida
 Provides direct patient care to wound & ostomy patients in the home
 Provides staff development in areas of expertise
Wound & Ostomy Nurse
Freedom Pointe Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
The Villages, Florida
 Provides direct patient care to wound & ostomy patients
 Provides staff development in areas of expertise within the region
2010- 2010
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
Citrus Memorial Hospital
2008- 2010
Inverness, Florida
 Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound
and ostomy care throughout the hospital
 Functions primarily as a consultant; provides direct patient care and education to
selected patient. Serves as primary educator for ostomy patients
 Provides staff development in areas of expertise
Wound Care Program Clinical Coordinator
2006-2008
Ocala Regional Medical Center
West Marion Community Hospital
Ocala, Florida
 Has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of wound and ostomy care throughout the
hospitals
 Functions primarily as a consultant; provides direct patient care and education to
selected patient. Serves as primary educator for ostomy patients
 Provides out-patient care to ostomy patients
 Provides staff development in areas of expertise
 Responsible for product recommendations in areas of expertise
Wound Care Program Manager
2003-2006
Kaiser Permanente
Rockville, MD
 Responsible for development and implementation of new service for care of
members with acute and chronic wounds and ostomies.
 Responsible for caring for wound and ostomy patients in an independent outpatient department
 Serve as a resource person for the Mid-Atlantic Region for Nursing and Medical
staff in areas of expertise
 In conjunction with Contract Department, works with vendors to supply wound
and ostomy products to members
 Serve on national product committee for wound and ostomy products
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
2002-2003
Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, MD
 Has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy and continence care throughout
the hospital
 Functions primarily as a consultant; provides direct patient care and education to
selected patient. Serves as primary educator for ostomy patients
 Provides staff development in areas of expertise
 Responsible for product recommendations in areas of expertise
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Clinician
1995-2002
Providence Hospital
Washington, DC
 Has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy and continence care throughout
the hospital.
 Functioned primarily as a consultant; provides direct patient care and education to
selected patient. Serves as primary educator for ostomy patients
 Provided staff development in areas of expertise
 Responsible for product recommendations in areas of expertise
 Consultant at Carroll Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Skin Care Specialist
1989-1995
 Created position of clinical specialist to provide expertise with pressure ulcers and
related conditions
 Develop policies and protocols for the prevention and treatment of dermal
wounds
 Provide staff development in areas of expertise.
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Responsible for product recommendations in areas of expertise
Consultant at Carroll Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center (started
1992)
Staff Nurse
 Provide direct patient care on a geriatric medical unit
1988-1989
Updated 4/16/14