Christie Klinczar
Powder Springs,GA
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience in infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship at Sava Senior Care. Demonstrated success in regulatory compliance and quality assurance, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through innovative care protocols. Skilled in staff training and program management, promoting teamwork among healthcare professionals to achieve excellence in patient care. Career objectives include further advancing healthcare delivery through evidence-based practices and leadership.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADON/Infection Preventionist
Sava Senior Care/Empire Healthcare
Sandy Springs, GA
08.2015 - Current
- Successful execution of Vaccine Campaigns resulting in above State compliance percentages
- Partnered with Emory University on infection prevention research studies and initiatives resulting in Best Practices
- Facilitate facility-wide Antimicrobial Stewardship Program decreasing unnecessary antibiotics
- Implementation of education required by CMS on: hand hygiene, enhanced barrier precautions, and personal protective equipment
- Managed surveillance and reporting of infection prevention data to State and National Agencies with 98% punctuality
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, such as creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines while actively participating in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care
ADON
Signature Healthcare
Marietta, GA
01.2003 - 08.2015
- Supervised other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, headed onboarding for new nursing staff, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, such as creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines while actively participating in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Continuously sought opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments while focusing on patient outcome and satisfaction
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Charge Nurse/Staff Development Infection Control
Golden Living
Atlanta, GA
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Oversaw primary care, medication, and diagnostics of diverse population of post-acute care patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow, as well as monitored and followed employee health standards and regulations
- Directed facilities high quality education program for patients and employees to ensure over all well-being of care and patient outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dyouville College
Skills
- Infection Prevention
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Clinical/Post-Acute Care
- Regulatory Compliance
- NHSN Reporting
- Physician Collaboration
- Nursing Management
- Preventative Care
- Quality Assurance
- Medicare/Medicaid Surveys
- Program Management
- Staff Training/Supervision
- Healthcare Education
- Care Plan Development
- Process Improvement
- Discharge Planning
- Committee Participation
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- CPR Certified
- Adult Learner Certification
- Infection Control Certification
Timeline
ADON/Infection Preventionist
Sava Senior Care/Empire Healthcare
08.2015 - Current
ADON
Signature Healthcare
01.2003 - 08.2015
Charge Nurse/Staff Development Infection Control
Golden Living
01.1995 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dyouville College