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Darla Jo Cheatwood

Okemah

Summary

Well-experienced Registered Nurse with a professional background, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, with empathy and communication as a team, ensuring optimal patient outcomes, and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Infection Preventionist

Adkins Enterprises
Wetumka
05.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
  • Conducted surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic resistance patterns.
  • Compiled and arranged case data to complete weekly summaries.
  • Evaluated new technologies that could help reduce the risk of HAIs.
  • Responded to suspected or confirmed cases of communicable diseases within the facility setting.
  • Communicated regularly with department heads about changes in regulations or guidelines related to infection control.
  • Trained staff members on appropriate methods for disposing of hazardous waste materials.
  • Performed environmental assessments to identify areas where additional cleaning is needed.
  • Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
  • Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare facility.
  • Developed educational programs for healthcare workers on preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
  • Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
  • Provided guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment by healthcare personnel.
  • Monitored hand hygiene practices across the healthcare facility.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to reduce health care-associated infections.
  • Created reports summarizing data on HAIs, antimicrobial usage, and other related topics.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to infection prevention and control.
  • Determined cause and risk factors or mode of transmission by investigating parasites or diseases.
  • Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
  • Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications.
  • Created and implemented new and improved procedures for controlling infections.
  • Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.

Case Manager

Muscogee Creek Nation Department Of Health
Okemah
01.2014 - 05.2020
  • Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
  • Conducted initial assessments to determine client eligibility for programs and services.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients to secure necessary services and support.

ER Registered Nurse

Muscogee Creek Nation Department Of Health
Okemah
03.2011 - 12.2013
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Boone Hospital Center
Columbia
12.2004 - 12.2005

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

University Hospital Center
Columbia
11.2004 - 02.2005

Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

Washington Hospital Center
Washington DC
09.2003 - 12.2003

Pediatric Clinic Nurse

Muscogee Creek Nation Department Of Health
Okmulgee
10.2002 - 07.2003

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

St Francis Hospital
Tulsa
12.1997 - 06.2003

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

WW Hastings Indian Hospital
Tahlequah
06.1997 - 12.1997

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Woodward Health Facility
Woodward
06.1996 - 06.1997

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Carl Albert Indian Health Facility
Ada
10.1993 - 05.1996

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Carl Albert Indian Health Facility
Ada
10.1993 - 09.1994

Student Nurse Extern

Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital
Ada
01.1993 - 12.1993

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Central University
Ada
05-1993

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Patient education
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Goal setting
  • Delegation and motivation
  • Professionalism
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Health education

Timeline

Infection Preventionist

Adkins Enterprises
05.2020 - Current

Case Manager

Muscogee Creek Nation Department Of Health
01.2014 - 05.2020

ER Registered Nurse

Muscogee Creek Nation Department Of Health
03.2011 - 12.2013

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Boone Hospital Center
12.2004 - 12.2005

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

University Hospital Center
11.2004 - 02.2005

Surgical ICU Registered Nurse

Washington Hospital Center
09.2003 - 12.2003

Pediatric Clinic Nurse

Muscogee Creek Nation Department Of Health
10.2002 - 07.2003

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

St Francis Hospital
12.1997 - 06.2003

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

WW Hastings Indian Hospital
06.1997 - 12.1997

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Woodward Health Facility
06.1996 - 06.1997

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Carl Albert Indian Health Facility
10.1993 - 05.1996

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Carl Albert Indian Health Facility
10.1993 - 09.1994

Student Nurse Extern

Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital
01.1993 - 12.1993

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Central University

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