Beverly Davis
Worcester,MA
Summary
Infection Control Nurse with a proven track record at Bear Mountain @ Worcester, Good in outbreak management and fostering excellent communication. Currently the wound nurse. Assisted as acting SDC. I blend critical thinking with compassionate care to improve healthcare outcomes. Enhanced patient safety by optimizing infection prevention measures and leading staff training. Knowledge in immunization administration and documentation. Collaborated effectively across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with CDC policies. I am the person the staff feel comfortable going to for assistance when something comes up because I am approachable and have the knowledge to assist or find the answers for them. A multitasker and can work on multiple things at once and still accomplish the task at hand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
Bear Mountain @ Worcester
08.2022 - Current
- Maintain spread sheets to keep staff and residents up to date on vaccinations.
- Held covid and influenza clinics.
- Fit tested all staff.
- Input resident vaccinations in PCC.
- PPD plants and reads for staff and residents.
- Maintained a good trusting relationship with staff.
- Assisted with DPH plans of correction.
- DPH surveys.
- Implemented precautions for patients, minimizing exposure risks to others.
- 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.
- Followed and up held policies to improve success of infection control measures.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address infection prevention concerns.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families about infection prevention.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory reporting.
- Audit infection control techniques and perform on the spot education and retraining.
- Wound care
Nurse Manager
Bear Mountain @ Worcester
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of changes and provide staff to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations.
- Initiated and changed patient care plans as needed.
- Completed incident reports and investigations.
- Completed in-services for staff.
- Maintained a good relationship and communication with resident and their family/Guardians.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, procedures, and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Directed patient discharge.
- Completed audits
- QAPI plans
- Kept all consents and immunizations up to date.
- Complete all resident assessments.
- Assist with issues as they arise.
LPN
Bear Mountain @ Worcester
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Medication administration.
- Trach care and suctioning.
- G-tube care and replacement.
- IV medication administration.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring VS and change in status.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Education
Practical Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA2016
High School Diploma -
Worcester Technical High School
Worcester, MA1996
Skills
Infection Risk Assessment
Outbreak Management
CDC Policies
Excellent Communication skills
Patient and staff Education
Documentation accuracy
Immunization Administration and documentation
Antibiotic Stewardship
Medication and IV administration
Critical Thinking
Direct Patient Care
Certified in CPR/AED
Wound Care
Intravenous therapy certified
Certification
LPN
ICP certification
IV certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
Bear Mountain @ Worcester
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager
Bear Mountain @ Worcester
03.2018 - 08.2022
LPN
Bear Mountain @ Worcester
09.2016 - 03.2018
Practical Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
High School Diploma -
Worcester Technical High School
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