Anne Sullivan
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced registered nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, Microsoft Office and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader and educator.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Northwell Health - Lenox Hill Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends
- Gathered, analyzed, and reported on infection data and conducted root cause analysis.
- Educated staff on preventing healthcare associated infections
- Reviewed relevant literature to stay current on emerging trends and advances in the field of infection prevention, incorporating findings into daily practice when appropriate.
- Assisted in management of infectious disease emergencies by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
- Lead monthly surgical site infection meetings with hospital leadership and successfully initiated quality improvement projects.
Clinical Nurse Manager Infection Control
Cork University Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2020
- As above, also provided daily updates to hospital leadership and was the departmental contact for CEO office for media updates/queries in relation to infection control issues.
RN - ICU, Primary Care, Community Health, Hospice
Health Service Executive & Dr. Jacqui Glisson
03.1999 - 01.2017
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patients and staff
- Performed treatments as ordered and documented actions
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans as well as lead patient clinics
- Provided education to patients, families, and home health aides.
Registered Nurse
Winthrop University Hospital
01.1996 - 08.1998
Education
Diploma - Quality And Leadership
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland12.2020
Certificate - Health Professions Education
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland06.2019
Master Of Public Health - Infection Prevention
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland12.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY06.1995
Skills
- Surveillance and Data Collection
- Outbreak Management
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Patient and Staff Education
- NHSN and DOH Reporting
- Creative Problem Solving
Certification
Infection Control (CBIC)
Certified Professional in Patient Safety(CPPS)
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Northwell Health - Lenox Hill Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager Infection Control
Cork University Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2020
RN - ICU, Primary Care, Community Health, Hospice
Health Service Executive & Dr. Jacqui Glisson
03.1999 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Winthrop University Hospital
01.1996 - 08.1998
Diploma - Quality And Leadership
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Certificate - Health Professions Education
University College Cork
Master Of Public Health - Infection Prevention
University College Cork
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Long Island University
Infection Control (CBIC)
Certified Professional in Patient Safety(CPPS)
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