Beth Jacot
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with over a decade of experience in patient care management and quality improvement. Skilled in developing care strategies and monitoring patient outcomes, consistently driving enhancements in healthcare delivery and regulatory compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Asbury Heights
Pittsburgh, PA
2024.09 - Current
- Led nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, enhancing safety and quality of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment plans.
- Coordinated scheduling and staffing to optimize nursing coverage and support patient needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing personnel to ensure quality care.
- Streamlined communication between families, patients, and healthcare providers to improve care coordination.
- Monitored patient outcomes and adjusted care strategies.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
SWAT Nurse
UPMC Senior Communities
Pittsburgh, PA
2024.03 - 2024.07
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions daily.
- Educated residents and families on health management and wellness practices, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided critical support.
- Conducted infection surveillance in clinical settings, identifying potential outbreaks and informing timely interventions.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports on infection trends and control measures.
- Analyzed data from surveillance systems to monitor compliance with infection control standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing hospital-acquired infections, contributing to safer patient care.
Infection Preventionist
Asbury Heights
Pittsburgh, PA
2021.09 - 2023.08
- Conducted infection surveillance in clinical settings to detect and respond to potential outbreaks.
- Implemented infection prevention protocols in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Educated staff on best practices for hand hygiene and personal protective equipment.
- Facilitated training sessions to improve staff knowledge and adherence to infection prevention strategies.
- Analyzed data from surveillance systems to monitor compliance with infection control standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission to implement targeted interventions.
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Asbury Heights
Pittsburgh, PA
2012.01 - 2021.08
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of resident health and care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated staff on assessment protocols and best practices, enhancing nursing care quality.
- Evaluated intervention effectiveness by monitoring progress toward desired health outcomes.
- Trained nursing staff on MDS processes and data entry procedures.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Coordinated submission of all required documents, ensuring compliance with Minimum Data Set and regulatory standards.
MDS Coordinator
Kane Regional Center Scott Township
Pittsburgh, PA
2009.07 - 2012.01
- Coordinated comprehensive patient assessments and care plans, enhancing quality of life for long-term residents.
- Monitored patient progress and updated care plans regularly.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to align care strategies, improving communication and collaboration among care teams.
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
- Participated in survey preparation, ensuring accessibility of necessary documents to support compliance during state and accreditation surveys.
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for improvement in processes related to the completion of the MDS form.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2024-11
Skills
- Patient care management
- Nursing administration
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Infection control
Accomplishments
- MSN in Nursing Education with 4.0 GPA
- BSN in Nursing with 4.0 GPA
- UPMC Above and Beyond Award 2023
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Asbury Heights
2024.09 - Current
SWAT Nurse
UPMC Senior Communities
2024.03 - 2024.07
Infection Preventionist
Asbury Heights
2021.09 - 2023.08
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator
Asbury Heights
2012.01 - 2021.08
MDS Coordinator
Kane Regional Center Scott Township
2009.07 - 2012.01
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University