Billy Nguyen
Garland,TX
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist (Part-Time)
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
Infection Preventionist
Infection Prevention Services
10.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
Utilization Review Specialist
Carrollton Springs Hospital
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Actively communicated with interdisciplinary team members to acquire clinical information and provide clinical updates on insurance authorizations
- Completed pre-authorizations and concurrent reviews daily for inpatient and outpatient services
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills by interpreting complex medical records and synthesizing relevant information for utilization review purposes.
Psychiatric Care Assistant
Carrollton Springs Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2021
- 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
Outpatient Office Coordinator
Carrollton Changes
03.2019 - 11.2019
- 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
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
The University of Texas At Arlington
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The University of Texas At Arlington
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington
12.2020
Minor of Science - Biochemistry
The University of Texas At Arlington
12.2020
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Data collection
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication
- NHSN
- Joint Commission
- OSHA Compliance
- Epidemiology
- Leadership
Timeline
Infection Preventionist (Part-Time)
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Infection Prevention Services
10.2023 - 03.2024
Utilization Review Specialist
Carrollton Springs Hospital
02.2021 - 10.2023
Psychiatric Care Assistant
Carrollton Springs Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2021
Outpatient Office Coordinator
Carrollton Changes
03.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Minor of Science - Biochemistry
The University of Texas At Arlington
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