Fe Au
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Versatile and accomplished Infection Preventionist with a proven track record at Vacaville Ranch Post Acute Care, adept in providing comprehensive training and developing effective infection prevention strategies. Fluent in Ilocano and Tagalog, demonstrating exceptional communication skills. Certified Nurse Educator with a strong ability to mentor staff and enhance patient care through critical thinking and cultural competence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Vacaville Ranch Post Acute Care
02.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as Solano County, NHSN.
- Participated in Interdisciplinary Team meetings to discuss Falls/Skin and Weights/chart reviews/ drug reconciliations and case conferences.
Clinical Coordinator/Vocational Nursing Instructor
Blake Austin College
02.2017 - 08.2023
- Coordinated and scheduled placements for clinical rotations for nursing students.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance support services available to students beyond the clinical setting.
- Taught Theory, Critical Thinking, Skills and Clinicals. Administered competency proficiency exams and proctored ATI/Elsevier proctored exams.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Napa State Hospital
04.2006 - 03.2021
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI12-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Nursing
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-1985
Skills
- Speaks Ilocano, Tagalog, conversational Japanese, conversation Thai
- Certified Nurse Educator
- Type 60 WPM
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Vacaville Ranch Post Acute Care
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Coordinator/Vocational Nursing Instructor
Blake Austin College
02.2017 - 08.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Napa State Hospital
04.2006 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapiolani Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Nursing
San Diego State University
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