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Dominique Witherspoon

Glenwood,IL

Summary

Public health professional focused on minimizing company liability by keeping all records, processes and training in full compliance with established standards and legal requirements. Quality-driven and hardworking with proven skills in spotting issues, developing resolutions and implementing corrective actions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality and Safety- Infection Control Practitioner

Loyola University Health System
Maywood, IL
08.2016 - 01.2021
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire health facility.
  • Provided leadership to staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
  • Required staff to report non compliant issues directly to quality and safety department
  • Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness 60%.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 500+ employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
  • Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
  • Defined and developed policies and procedures for consumer reporting and privacy practices.
  • Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork

Nurse Supervisor

Symphony Healthcare Inc.
Chicago, IL
05.2011 - 08.2016
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • 10 years of industry experience.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Created, articulated and championed vision and standards for user experience.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.

Education

Master of Public Health - Health Policies And Administration

University Of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
12.2014

Skills

  • Compliance Initiatives
  • HIPAA GUIDELINES
  • Health and safety Initiatives
  • Project Management
  • Written And Verbal communication
  • Regulatory examinations
  • Internal Audits
  • Risk analysis
  • Conducting Investigations
  • Site Safety
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Risk Analysis
  • Compliance Documentation
  • Document Reviews
  • Audit Support

Timeline

Quality and Safety- Infection Control Practitioner

Loyola University Health System
08.2016 - 01.2021

Nurse Supervisor

Symphony Healthcare Inc.
05.2011 - 08.2016

Master of Public Health - Health Policies And Administration

University Of Illinois At Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Chicago State University

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