Danaya Herring
Newburgh
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in occupational health and infection prevention, specializing in N95 mask fit testing and respiratory protection. Experienced in OSHA and CDC compliance, staff education, and PPE safety training. Committed to promoting workplace safety and reducing infection risks.
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience in both direct patient care and occupational health. Skilled in conducting N95 mask fit testing, educating healthcare workers on PPE compliance, and ensuring adherence to OSHA and CDC guidelines. Strong background in infection prevention, respiratory protection programs, and clinical nursing practice. Adept at staff training, compliance documentation, and supporting organizational safety goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
N95 Fit Testing Nurse
Hudson Valley DDSO
02.2025 - Current
- - Conduct N95 fit testing for healthcare and support staff, ensuring proper respirator seal and safety.
- - Provide education on donning, doffing, and user seal check techniques.
- - Maintain accurate fit test records, ensuring compliance with OSHA and organizational standards.
- - Collaborate with infection control and occupational health teams to manage PPE supply, training, and policy enforcement.
- - Lead training for new hires and coordinate annual refresher sessions for existing staff.
- - Delivered direct patient care including assessments, medication administration, wound care, and patient/family education.
- - Promoted infection prevention strategies by reinforcing PPE compliance and hand hygiene practices.
- - Assisted in safety initiatives such as emergency preparedness drills, PPE usage audits, and staff training workshops.
- - Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Rockland Community College
05.2024
Skills
- N95 Fit Testing (Qualitative/Quantitative)
- OSHA & CDC Compliance
- Infection Control & PPE Training/Inventory
- Respiratory Protection Programs
- Staff Education & Training
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Licensed RN
- Mental health care
- Geriatric care
- Nursing assessments
Certification
- RN License
- N95 Fit Testing Certification - February 2025
- BLS – American Heart Association - April 2025
- Infection Control - February 2025
Timeline
N95 Fit Testing Nurse
Hudson Valley DDSO
02.2025 - Current
ADN - Nursing
Rockland Community College
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