Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Alicia Dunkin

Infection Preventionist
Elmore,AL

Summary

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)
  • Registered Nurse, Alabama (July 2009-current)

Timeline

Director of Infection Control & Employee Health

Jackson Hospital & Clinic
05.2022 - Current

Account Manager/Customer & Data Support

Becton Dickinson - Healthsight Advisor
09.2019 - 05.2022

Infection Preventionist/Quality Coordinator

Baptist Health
10.2015 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

Jackson Hospital And Clinic
04.2011 - 10.2015

Registered Nurse, ICU

Vaughan Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Auburn University-Montgomery

Associate of Science - NURSING

Wallace Community College
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