Billy Nguyen

Kindred South Bay Hospital - Gardena, CA

• Reduce infection rates by implementing evidence-based practices and guidelines in the healthcare facility.
• Enhance patient safety through rigorous monitoring and evaluation of infection control measures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
• Conduct thorough investigations into reported CLABSI/CAUTI, identifying sources, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

• Antibiotic Stewardship Program protocol identifying all patient hospital acquired infections and strategizing steps to reduce future infections
• Analyzed employee health vaccination records, health records, and educated staff on re-emerging diseases and possible methods to reduce risk of exposure to diseases

• Coordinated with healthcare team to develop plans for psychiatric patients in need of ongoing psychological continuation of care following discharge
• Communicated with clients, families, and outside referral sources on patient discharge plans

• Actively communicated with interdisciplinary team members to acquire clinical information and provide clinical updates on insurance authorizations
• Completed 5-12 pre-authorizations and concurrent reviews daily for inpatient and outpatient services

• Performed daily 15 minutes close observation, line of sight, or 1:1 rounds for each patient
• Assisted patients with smoke breaks, shower supervision, physical restraints, and all patients' daily activities

• Ensured outpatient programs were compliant with all laws, rules, and regulations of federal and state licensing agencies, upon Joint Commission standards for quality care
• Facilitated outpatient staff scheduling such as incoming patient admits, therapy sessions, nursing assessments, and psychiatric assessments