Cindy Mikkelsen
Dyer,TN
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with strong customer service skills achieved over a 20 yr period. I possess excellent communication skills and I have the ability to organize various responsibilities upon request.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Infection Control Nurse
Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 12.2023
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely
- infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Performed all Covid-19 testing due to exposure or positivity. Also performed contact tracing per NHSN/CDC policies.
Charge Nurse
Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Home Health Nurse
LHC Group
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
TN Technology Center
Newbern, TN08.2010
Associate of Science - Office Administration
Union University
Jackson, TN05.1986
Skills
- Teaching
- Infection Risk Assessment
- Trend Tracking
- Surveillance
- Infection Control
Timeline
Quality Assurance Infection Control Nurse
Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 12.2023
Charge Nurse
Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 12.2019
Home Health Nurse
LHC Group
04.2014 - 03.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
TN Technology Center
Associate of Science - Office Administration
Union University
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