Beth Oakley
Fraser,MI
Summary
Proven leader in healthcare management, notably at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, spearheaded infection prevention strategies, enhancing team performance through cross-training and strategic planning. Excelled in staff training and development, alongside fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in project management during a recent flood at the Warren Campus and verbal communication, achieving significant improvements in patient care standards. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent patient relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact hospital success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader in stressful situations involving operations of the hospital system.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Infection Preventionist
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital
11.2018 - Current
- Instrumental part of Incident Command during Cyber Attack and recent flood.
- Lead Hospital through COVID 19 pandemic, educating on PPE maximization, PAPR/CAPR and N95 use.
- Trained staff on individualizing COVID 19 care.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance. ICRA and Environment of Care training.
- Championed best practices in infection control measures within the unit, contributing to reduced rates of hospital-acquired infections among patients under our care.
- Monitored and analyzed Unit performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Facilitated strong interdisciplinary collaboration within the healthcare team by promoting open communication channels between various departments during cyber attack downtime.
- Led efforts to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, including conducting regular audits of nursing documentation and practice standards. Lead staff during chart restoration during cyber attack.
Clinical Nursing Supervisor Weekend
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital
11.2017 - Current
- Facilitated strong interdisciplinary collaboration within the healthcare team by promoting open communication channels between various departments during cyber attack downtime.
- Successfully helped restore patient charts during cyber attack
- Established positive relationships with patients and families through empathetic listening, open dialogue, and personalized attention to address concerns or questions about care plans.
- Successfully managed high-stress situations with calmness and effective decision-making abilities, ensuring uninterrupted patient care during emergencies.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough handoff reports and clear communication among team members.
- Managed budgets and financial resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds across various departments.
Lead Infection Preventionist
Beaumont Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
Nursing Operations Manager
Select Speciality Hospital
04.2007 - 01.2019
- Led efforts to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, including conducting regular audits of nursing documentation and practice standards.
- Increased staff competency through comprehensive training programs and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Oversaw hiring processes for nursing staff, selecting skilled candidates who demonstrated commitment to high-quality patient care.
- Established clear communication channels between nursing staff members, facilitating effective teamwork within the department.
- Managed budgets and financial resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds across various departments.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI05.2003
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Schedule Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- CIC, Certification in Infection Control, CBIC - October, 2020
Timeline
Manager Infection Preventionist
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital
11.2018 - Current
Clinical Nursing Supervisor Weekend
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Lead Infection Preventionist
Beaumont Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2019
Nursing Operations Manager
Select Speciality Hospital
04.2007 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Flint
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Clair County Community College
- CIC, Certification in Infection Control, CBIC - October, 2020
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