Andrea Colón Melendez
Shamong,NJ
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in LTC and office settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Skilled in evidence-based research to support control strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation/Champion Care
Trenton, New Jersey
10.2023 - Current
- Review medical records for accuracy and completeness regarding infection prevention protocols.
- Perform environmental assessments to identify areas where additional cleaning is needed.
- Developed educational programs for healthcare workers on preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
- Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
- Compile, review, and model diverse infection information. Uphold requirements for data collection, reporting, and quality control for the duration of investigations.
Urology Nurse
Summit Health Management
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of urology-related conditions.
- Performed catheterization procedures, bladder scans, and other specialized medical treatments.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing changes, administering injections, collecting specimens for laboratory tests, and performing sterile techniques.
- Prepared equipment for surgery and assisted surgeons during operative procedures.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Nurse
Waters Edge Nursing an Rehabilitation
Trenton , New Jersey
04.2012 - 06.2019
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Education
IPCO (Infection Preventionist Specialized Traning) For Assisted Living - Infection Control
AHCA And NCAL
08-2024
Certification in Infection Control -
TRAIN/CDC
09-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Jersey College of Nursing
Ewing, NJ11-2011
Skills
- Surveillance strategies
- Report Writing
- Conducting investigations
- Infectious disease prevention
- Leading meetings
- Managing data
- Overseeing isolation procedures
- Infection Control
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation/Champion Care
10.2023 - Current
Urology Nurse
Summit Health Management
11.2019 - 03.2023
Nurse
Waters Edge Nursing an Rehabilitation
04.2012 - 06.2019
IPCO (Infection Preventionist Specialized Traning) For Assisted Living - Infection Control
AHCA And NCAL
Certification in Infection Control -
TRAIN/CDC
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Jersey College of Nursing
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