Cory Meredith
Summary
Seasoned healthcare professional with a proven track record at Norton Healthcare in enhancing patient safety and reducing risks through effective event investigation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in safety event analysis and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Demonstrates exceptional communication and team-building abilities, significantly contributing to organizational safety performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Manager
Norton Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create a culture of safety and accountability across the organization.
- Spearheaded incident investigation processes to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, minimizing future risks.
- Created a supportive environment for staff reporting concerns or incidents, fostering a culture that prioritizes learning and improvement over blame or punishment.
- Ensured proper documentation and follow-up of all reported incidents, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the facility''s safety performance.
Infection Preventionist
Norton Healthcare
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Assisted in the management of infectious disease emergencies by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
Infection Preventionist
UofL Health at Jewish Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as NHSN and the Louisville Health Department
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Collaborated with environmental services staff to ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Oversaw committees, investigations and surveillance focused on preventing CRE outbreaks.
Care Manager
Humana at Home
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
- Promoted patient self-management by providing education on chronic condition management and healthy lifestyle choices.
Registered Nurse
Norton Clinical Agency
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital
05.2006 - 12.2011
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Bellarmine College
Skills
- Safety event investigation with root cause analysis
- Patient safety culture
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Safety culture improvement
- Incident reporting and analysis in Datix
Professional Development
KSHRM- member and conference participant 3 years
Press Ganey Conference 2024 Patient Safety focus
Timeline
Risk Manager
Norton Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Norton Healthcare
03.2020 - 11.2021
Infection Preventionist
UofL Health at Jewish Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2020
Care Manager
Humana at Home
05.2014 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Norton Clinical Agency
10.2011 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital
05.2006 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bellarmine University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Bellarmine College
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