Andrea Colon
Hamilton,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
Champion Care
Trenton, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare facility.
- Conducted surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic resistance patterns.
- Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to infection prevention and control.
- Monitored hand hygiene practices across the healthcare facility.
- Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness regarding infection prevention protocols.
- Performed 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.
- Compiled, reviewed and modeled diverse infection information.
- Upheld requirements for data collection, reporting and quality control for duration of investigations.
LPN
Urology/Summit Health Management
Lawrence, NJ
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Waters Edge Rehabilitation/Skilled Nursing
Trenton, NJ
04.2012 - 10.2019
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Education
Certification - Infection Preventionist
CDC
09.2023
End of Life Doula - Certification
IAP Career College
05.2023
Nursing, LPN
Jersey College of Nursing
Ewing, NJ11.2012
Skills
- Patient Observation
- Infection Control
- Patient/Staff Line Listing (Tracking)
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Supply Management
- Isolation Room Preparation/Precautions
- Quality Improvement
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Samples Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Documentation and Reporting
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- PPE Use
- Conducting Investigations
- Public Education
- Surveillance
- Outbreak Case Definition
Additional Information
After years of being a nurse I recently finished my certification as a End of Life Doula. This was an extra step (certification) I felt was necessary to help the families I serve. The idea behind this is to help the patient and the family member(s) prepare in all aspects of what their future would hold and what steps are next to take place for them to transitions comfortably.
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Champion Care
10.2023 - Current
LPN
Urology/Summit Health Management
11.2020 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Waters Edge Rehabilitation/Skilled Nursing
04.2012 - 10.2019
Certification - Infection Preventionist
CDC
End of Life Doula - Certification
IAP Career College
Nursing, LPN
Jersey College of Nursing
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