Christie Chidum
BSN, DrPH
LAUREL,MD
Summary
Well qualified Infection preventionist , health promoter, health project manager, very passionate for health promotion and disease prevention in individuals and population.
Qualified Maryland Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in medical settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracted Registered Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing Agency
Baltimore , Maryland
2021.10 - Current
- Provided direct patient care of patients in acute care settings.
- Collaborated with physicians to care for patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols that improved patient satisfaction by 20%.
Infection Preventionist
Sava Healthcare System
Bethesda , Maryland
2021.03 - 2021.08
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Performed weekly Covid=19 resting for all staff and visitors.
- Administered Covid=19 vaccination for all staff as needed.
- Provided staff education about infection prevention and control measures regarding Covid -19 and developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Provided infection control through ongoing surveillance of infections ,adequate data collection, data analysis and data interpretation and intervention.
- Coordinated infection control successfully and with full compliance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Joint Commission standards.
- Oversaw committees, investigations and surveillance focused on preventing Covid-19 outbreaks
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Federal Occupational Health
NW , Washington Dc
2013.06 - 2021.01
- Managed clinic operations and provided health improvement interventions for over 800 federal employees
- Designed health promotion, health education materials that was used to execute educational seminars and health fairs.
- Prepared federal employees for deployment by assisting with physical exams and administering recommended immunizations.
Registered Nurse
Prince Georges Hospital Center
Cheverly , MD
2004.07 - 2015.05
- Over 23 years, have collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Infection Control Practitioner
Genesis Healrhcare
Silver Spring , Maryland
2010.09 - 2011.11
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments that led to 50% decrease in infections .
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections that led to 25% increase in compliance of staff to infection prevention measures .
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report of nosocomial infections and outbreaks such as flu outbreak .
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2021
Doctor of Public Health - Public Health
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD01.2017
Master of Public Health - Public Health
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Nigeria
Nigeria05.1990
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient management
- Nursing Consultation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Healthcare management
- Infectious disease screening
- Health project management
- Design and administration of health promotion materials
Timeline
Contracted Registered Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing Agency
2021.10 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Sava Healthcare System
2021.03 - 2021.08
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Federal Occupational Health
2013.06 - 2021.01
Infection Control Practitioner
Genesis Healrhcare
2010.09 - 2011.11
Registered Nurse
Prince Georges Hospital Center
2004.07 - 2015.05
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Doctor of Public Health - Public Health
Morgan State University
Master of Public Health - Public Health
George Washington University, The
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Nigeria
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