Colleen Parker
Fairmont
Summary
Healthcare professional with focus on infection prevention and control. Proven experience in creating and executing infection control strategies, leading to enhanced patient safety and reduced infection rates. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and reliable performance under pressure. Skilled in data analysis, protocol development, and staff training.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist/Staff Educator
Bridgeport Healthcare Center
07.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Developed targeted educational materials to raise awareness among patients, families, and visitors about the importance of infection prevention measures.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
- Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
- Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
LPN Staff Nurse
Sundale Nursing Home
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Infection Preventionist
St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home
08.2009 - 04.2023
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Developed targeted educational materials to raise awareness among patients, families, and visitors about the importance of infection prevention measures.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as COVID.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
Education
LPN
Green County Technical Center
Waynesburg, PA06-2002
Skills
- Healthcare-associated infections
- Infection monitoring
- Outbreak management
- CDC policies
- Patient safety advocacy
- Infection risk assessment
- Leadership qualities
- Isolation precautions
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Infection control
- Surveillance
- Quality improvement
- Infection control expertise
- Surveillance and monitoring
- Leading meetings
- Outbreak case definition
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Immunization programs
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Infection Preventionist/Staff Educator
Bridgeport Healthcare Center
07.2023 - Current
LPN Staff Nurse
Sundale Nursing Home
04.2023 - 07.2023
Infection Preventionist
St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home
08.2009 - 04.2023
CPR Certification
LPN
Green County Technical Center
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