Chloe Meadows
Sandy,UT
Summary
Skilled in leading healthcare facilities through periods of significant change and improvement, with hands-on experience in strategic planning, staff development, and operational management. Known for strengths in enhancing patient care quality, implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service delivery, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction scores and streamline skilled nursing processes for better efficiency across various departments. Well-qualified Infection Preventionist proficient in successful strategies for preventing infections such as CAUTI, MDRO, and VAE. Detail-driven and focused on effective protections by improving patient outcomes, reducing hospital-acquired infections and mitigating risk of occupational exposure to infectious disease.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist
Sandy Health and Rehabilitation
Sandy, UT
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Created reports summarizing data on HAIs, antimicrobial usage, and other related topics.
- Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
- Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Identified key findings for each case, including location, severity and clinical findings.
- Compiled and arranged case data to complete weekly summaries.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify areas where additional cleaning is needed.
- Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare facility.
LPN/VA Liaison
Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation
Fayetteville, NC
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with other departments regarding resources needed for specific projects.
- Communicated schedule changes effectively throughout the organization when necessary.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rivertown Rheumatology
Columbus, GA
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mesa Christian Health & Rehab
Mesa, AZ
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Education
High School Diploma -
Primavera
Chandler, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Direct patient care
- Staff scheduling
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Clinical care oversight
- Infection prevention education
- Surveillance and monitoring
- Immunization programs
- CDC policies
- Healthcare-associated infections
- Infection control
- Isolation precautions
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care and education
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist
Sandy Health and Rehabilitation
11.2023 - Current
LPN/VA Liaison
Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rivertown Rheumatology
06.2015 - 07.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mesa Christian Health & Rehab
12.2014 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Primavera
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