Knowledgeable Infection Prevention Nurse offering expertise in infection control, prevention and education. Fully proficient in enacting TJC-compliant standards. Excellent documentation and reporting abilities with skills to implement important updates and necessary changes for patient and staff protection.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Infection Control & Employee Health
Jackson Hospital & Clinic
05.2022 - Current
Investigate outbreaks/clusters and immediately mitigate through implementation of control measures to prevent future incidents.
Write new policies/revise existing policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
Surveillance to identify infections & verify adequate control procedures and current staff interventions.
Presented findings to committees to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and Clostridioides difficile infections.
Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting common/apparent cause analysis.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and intervention through ongoing collaboration with other disciplines.
Account Manager/Customer & Data Support
Becton Dickinson - Healthsight Advisor
09.2019 - 05.2022
Evaluated customers' potential needs to make appropriate recommendations.
Maintained client files with sales contracts, records of client interactions, client notes, and other information.
Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies.
Scheduled and attended meetings with clients and prospective clients as requested.
Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
Infection Preventionist/Quality Coordinator
Baptist Health
10.2015 - 09.2019
Compiled review data and produced detailed reports for use by [Title or department].
Documented and reported issues with compliance, standards of care and quality assurance requirements.
Developed quality improvement plans, policies and operational guidelines.
Checked patient conditions and records to evaluate care.
Applied knowledge of [Area] to make insightful observations of deviations and successes.
Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital And Clinic
04.2011 - 10.2015
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Vaughan Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - 04.2011
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
12.2017
Associate of Science - NURSING
Wallace Community College
Selma, AL
05.2009
Skills
CDC Guideline Compliance
Operational Standards
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Surveillance
Team Meeting Management
Trend Tracking
Delegation and Motivation
Infection Control
Data Analysis
Vaccine and Antibiotic Usage
Nursing Process Implementation
Accomplishments
Achieved 20-68%year-over-year reduction of all CMS reportable hospital acquired infections through effective & timely collaboration with front line leaders and team members.
Developed electronic hand hygiene tracking tool and dashboards to concurrently monitor and provide feedback on hand hygiene compliance.
Supervised team of 3 staff members.
Certification
Certification in Infection Control (March 2018-current)
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