Specialized Wound Care at Spooner Health
Spooner Health's comprehensive wound care program provides the latest techniques, technologies and advancements to help patients heal better and get back to their best. From diabetic ulcers and sores to infected wounds, pressure sores, post-surgical wounds and wounds from vascular issues, trust Spooner Health to deliver specialized wound care close to home.
When to Seek Wound Care Treatment
Watch for changes to - and around - wounds or sores. Call your provider if you notice symptoms including:
- Excessive bleeding
- High temperature
- Unusual tenderness or pain
- Strong, offensive odor
- Opening of incision
- Excessive draining
- Increasing redness
- Chills
- Fatigue
Providing comprehensive wound care services including:
- Risk assessment for early detection or prevention of infection
- Prevention strategies and education on proper wound care
- Simple to complex treatment modalities
- Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD)
- Topical treatments
- Nutritional assessments
- Debridement (removal of damaged tissue from wounds)
- Chemical cauterization
- Complex fistula/tube management
- Negative pressure (wound vac therapy)
- Wound education
Nicole Perkins, APNP, CWCN-AP
Certified Wound Care Specialist
Nicole Perkins is a family practice provider and certified wound care specialist. Nicole has specialized training to care for patients of all ages and stages of life as a family practice provider and also earned advanced certification in wound care management.
Nicole's patient-centered approach to wound care makes her patients feel heard and valued. Always putting an emphasis on education, Nicole helps her patients learn how to best take care of their wound and health.
To learn more or schedule an appointment with Nicole, call (715) 939-1751.