Douglas Allen RN/IP
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse, Infection Preventionist, offering expertise in infection control, prevention and education. Excellent documentation and reporting abilities with skills to implement important updates and necessary changes for patient and staff protection. Well-versed in infections and disease outbreaks. Proficient in isolation protocols, control procedures and hygiene standards to manage infection outbreaks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Infection Preventionist
Life Care Center Of Westminster
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Promoted a culture of safety within the facility by consistently emphasizing the importance of adhering to established protocols for preventing infections among staff members and residents at all levels. This included hand hygiene and isolation protocols.
- Was a resource to staff for anything Respiratory related concerns due to my background as a Respiratory Therapist
- Developed working relationships with CDPHE officials to ensure timely notification of reportable communicable diseases, such as COVID, within the community.
- Assisted in the management of infectious by providing guidance on isolation precautions and appropriate response actions.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data for CDPHE and monthly QAPI meetings
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu, gastroenteritis, Covid and other infections.
- Supported nursing staff by working and performing all duties as a floor nurse when staffing needs arose.
- Performed Antibiotic Stewardship
Registered Nurse-Staff Development Coordinator
Adara Living
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Improved team performance with focused training sessions tailored to individual roles and responsibilities. Educated all staff on resident care, oxygen safety, TBI education, and Hoyer lift transfers
- Streamlined onboarding processes, providing new hires with the necessary tools for success in their roles. Provided training for new nurses and CNAs on dementia care, fire safety, PPE usage and infection control measures
- Assisted Infection Preventionist in preparing and performing Covid testing for residents and staff.
- Collaborated closely with department managers to identify unique training requirements specific to each role within the organization.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
Registered Nurse-Infection Preventionist
Manor Care
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated outbreak investigations with the Director of Nursing and Unit Managers
- Identified and conducted education on infection control issues to staff
- Provided monthly reports for the QAPI community
- Prepard and filed Covid vaccination reports of staff and residents for Federal (NHSN) and State (CDPHE) agencies.
- Performed Antibiotic Stewardship
RN
Vibra Specialty Hospital
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
RN
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed Pediatric ventilator
- Managed and maintained G-tube
- Delivered Nebulizer treatment as needed
- Managed and maintained Pediatric trach
- Suctioned trach as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO12.2018
Skills
- Infection Control
- Staff Development Coordinator
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Management and Assessment
- Precepting
Certification
Registered Nurse
Infection Preventionist certificate from CDC, November 2021
Member of APIC
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Infection Preventionist
Life Care Center Of Westminster
10.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse-Staff Development Coordinator
Adara Living
03.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse-Infection Preventionist
Manor Care
08.2021 - 02.2022
RN
Vibra Specialty Hospital
10.2019 - 08.2021
RN
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
03.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
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