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Diane Harman
Registered Nurse
Mechanicsville,VA
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Summary
Dedicated Infection Control Nurse with over 6 years of experience in developing infection prevention protocols and conducting surveillance of healthcare-associated infections. Skilled in educating nursing staff on best practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to mitigate infection risks.
Proven track record in infection risk assessment, outbreak management, and patient education. Committed to enhancing hand hygiene compliance and antimicrobial stewardship in healthcare settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Richmond, VA
06.2019 - Current
- Conducted regular surveillance of healthcare-associated infections to identify trends and outbreaks.
- Educated staff on best practices for infection control, improving compliance rates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and mitigate infection risks in patient care environments.
- Led training sessions for nursing staff on proper hand hygiene techniques and PPE usage.
- Analyzed data from infection reports to drive quality improvement initiatives within the facility.
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by serving as a resource on infection prevention best practices.
Registered Nurse
Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Richmond, VA
12.2007 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and individual patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and responding with appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and preventive measures.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Enhanced patient safety through meticulous assessment and timely intervention in emergencies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Performed chart audits
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05-2009
Skills
- Infection risk assessment
- Outbreak management
- CDC policies
- Patient education
- Isolation precautions
- Infection monitoring
- Personal protective equipment
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Employee health
- Hand hygiene compliance
Work Availability
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Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
12.2007 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College