Adriana Cattermole
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
As a hardworking and skilled healthcare worker with more than 10 years of experience as a nursing unit clerk and lift team supervisor I am now starting a new journey finalizing my Bachelor's degree in public health. I am prepared to make a significant contribution to your team as an Infection Preventionist I due to my amount of experience and knowledge of healthcare environments and infection control procedures. With my unique mix of real experience and academic understanding, I'm good at managing data, following patient care standards, and working with others as part of a cohesive unit. With a strong work ethic, adaptability, and dedication to patient safety, I am well-prepared to make an important difference in healthcare infection control, prevention, and management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Secretary
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
03.2007 - Current
- Answered telephone inquiries from patients, physicians, and other healthcare staff.
- Performed receptionist duties including greeting visitors, answering phones, responding to emails and directing incoming calls.
- Compiled reports on unit activity based on collected data such as number of discharges or admissions per day or week.
- Responded to patient requests in an efficient manner while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Acted as liaison between nursing staff and other departments within the hospital when needed.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Input data into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Educated new employees on policies and procedures specific to the nursing unit.
Lift Team Supervisor
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
06.2002 - 01.2007
- Served as a resource for staff regarding proper body mechanics, standards of care, and regulatory requirements, in efforts to reduce work-related injuries.
- Actively participated in continuing education activities to stay current on best practices in healthcare delivery.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives that could improve workflow efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols by conducting routine inspections of equipment.
- Trained new hires on departmental policies, procedures, and job duties.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient based on mobility needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and physical therapists, to coordinate care for each patient.
- Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and mobility modifications to tailor therapy treatment.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain a safe and clean working environment.
- Conducted daily rounds to ensure that all patients are transferred safely and comfortably.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss concerns and implement new ideas.
- Ensured safety measures were followed at all times while providing direct patient care.
- Used mobility devices to safely transfer patients.
- Helped nursing staff turn difficult-to-move patients for repositioning to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted in bedside procedures to ensure proper body mechanics were being used.
- Assisted with transferring patients to or off beds, examination tables, and surgical tables.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2024
Skills
- Patient Data Confidentiality
- Program Planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Gathering
- Administrative Support
- Written Communication
- Medical Terminology
- Department Collaboration
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Health Education
- Hipaa Compliance And Regulations
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Compliance
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Task Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
- Risk Prevention Education
- Supervisory Experience
- Injury Prevention
- Data Collection
Timeline
Unit Secretary
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
03.2007 - Current
Lift Team Supervisor
UC Davis Medical Center
06.2002 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas At Arlington