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Andrea Fidai

MSN, RN, CWON, CNL, CMSRN
Clinical Consulting Specialist
Rush University Medical Center

Andrea Deja-Fidai, MSN, RN, CWON, CNL, CMSRN is a Clinical Consulting Specialist RN at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. With more than 14 years of nursing experience, including specialized expertise in wound and ostomy care, she leads multidisciplinary initiatives focused on pressure injury prevention, skin assessment, patient safety, and nursing education. Andrea has contributed to the implementation of innovative practices, including the use of the Monk Skin Tone Scale to support equitable pressure injury assessment across diverse patient populations. She is actively involved in research, quality improvement, and professional development efforts, with work presented at national conferences. Her passion centers on translating evidence into practical bedside strategies that improve outcomes and advance health equity.

2026 Sessions

Beyond Redness: Optimizing Pressure Injury Assessment Across All Skin Tones

This session explores the use of the Monk Skin Tone Scale to improve early recognition of pressure-related tissue changes across all skin tones. Faculty will share practical strategies for incorporating standardized skin tone assessment, palpation, and non–color-based indicators into routine pressure injury assessment. Attendees will gain actionable approaches to enhance assessment consistency, support earlier intervention, and improve patient outcomes.

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Friday, November 06 1:25–2:25 PM
PRESSURE INJURY TRACK
Faculty

Andrea Fidai

MSN, RN, CWON, CNL, CMSRN
Clinical Consulting Specialist
Rush University Medical Center

Andrea Deja-Fidai, MSN, RN, CWON, CNL, CMSRN is a Clinical Consulting Specialist RN at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. With more than 14 years of nursing experience, including specialized expertise in wound and ostomy care, she leads multidisciplinary initiatives focused on pressure injury prevention, skin assessment, patient safety, and nursing education. Andrea has contributed to the implementation of innovative practices, including the use of the Monk Skin Tone Scale to support equitable pressure injury assessment across diverse patient populations. She is actively involved in research, quality improvement, and professional development efforts, with work presented at national conferences. Her passion centers on translating evidence into practical bedside strategies that improve outcomes and advance health equity.
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