Brandy York
Morrisville,MO
Summary
Dynamic Infection Control Nurse with a proven track record at Buffalo Prairie Care Center, excelling in infection risk assessment and outbreak management. Expert in implementing isolation precautions and optimizing cleaning procedures, significantly reducing pathogen transmission. Strong collaborator and mentor, dedicated to enhancing patient care through education and effective infection control strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
Buffalo Prairie Care Center
12.2024 - Current
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Updated departmental documentation systems, enabling more efficient tracking and reporting of key performance indicators related to infection control programs.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
Asisstant Director of Nursing
Buffalo Prairie Care Center
12.2024 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
LPN Charge Nurse
Parkview Nursing Home
01.2014 - 06.2024
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Meditech and PCC.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Licenced Practical Nurse - Nursing
Bolivar Technical Collage
Bolivar MO12-2012
Skills
- Infection risk assessment
- Outbreak management
- CDC policies
- Patient education
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Infection control
- Surveillance
- Immunization administration
- Infection monitoring
- Isolation precautions
- Teaching
- Trend tracking
- Infectious disease identification
- Medication
- Patient care management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Licensed LPN- 2012- Current
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
Buffalo Prairie Care Center
12.2024 - Current
Asisstant Director of Nursing
Buffalo Prairie Care Center
12.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Parkview Nursing Home
01.2014 - 06.2024
Licenced Practical Nurse - Nursing
Bolivar Technical Collage
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