APRIL SUMMERLIN
Fort Cobb,OK
Summary
Infection control expert prepared to ensure healthcare safety and compliance. Skilled in implementing infection prevention protocols, conducting risk assessments, and educating staff on best practices. Strong collaborator with focus on achieving results, adapting to changing needs, and fostering team reliability. Known for attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Nurse/Employee Health Nurse
Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital
Carnegie, Ok
02.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented infection control protocols ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conducted staff training sessions on infection prevention techniques and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and mitigate infection risks across departments.
- Analyzed infection data trends, providing actionable insights to improve patient safety measures.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced adherence to infection control standards.
- Established surveillance systems for monitoring hospital-acquired infections and reporting findings to leadership.
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Organized and led regular training sessions for staff members on infection prevention topics, ensuring continuous professional development opportunities.
- Educated patients and families about infectious disease prevention strategies, fostering increased understanding and engagement in self-care activities.
- Updated departmental documentation systems, enabling more efficient tracking and reporting of key performance indicators related to infection control programs.
- 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 NHSN, State Reportable Diseases, OSIIS, and PHIDDO.
- Streamlined reporting processes to maintain accurate records of infection control data for regulatory agencies.
- Conducted thorough investigations of infection outbreaks, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Corporate Infection Control Preventionist
Cohesive Healthcare Management and Consulting, Inc.
Shawnee, Ok
11.2021 - 02.2026
Infection Control Preventionist, Employee Health Nurse, and Registered Nurse
Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital
Carnegie, Oklahoma
10.2013 - 11.2021
Labor/Delivery/Postpartum/Nurse Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Chickasha, Oklahoma
01.2012 - 09.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05.2006
Skills
- Outbreak management
- CDC policies
- Isolation precautions
- Public health procedures
- CDC guideline compliance
- Infectious disease identification
- Infection prevention expertise
Accomplishments
- Nomination Chair Member for the Epidemiologist and Preventionist in Infection Control group (EPIC) 2023-2024
- President-Elect of the Epidemiologist and Preventionist in Infection Control group 2024-2025
- President of the Epidemiologist and Preventionist in Infection Control group 2025-2026
Affiliations
- Active member of local chapter of EPIC, Epidemiologist and Preventionists in Infection Control, and attend monthly meetings.
- Active member of national organization APIC, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
- Active Member of Oklahoma APIC Chapter out of Tulsa, Ok
Certification
- Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse/Employee Health Nurse
Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Corporate Infection Control Preventionist
Cohesive Healthcare Management and Consulting, Inc.
11.2021 - 02.2026
Infection Control Preventionist, Employee Health Nurse, and Registered Nurse
Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital
10.2013 - 11.2021
Labor/Delivery/Postpartum/Nurse Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rogers State University