Felicia Viger
Lincoln Park
Summary
Detail-oriented Infection Prevention Coordinator with proven success in developing protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing communication among healthcare teams. Proficient Infection Prevention Coordinator with expertise in infection control protocols, regulatory compliance, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient surveillance and implementing policies that ensure high standards of care. Proficient Infection Prevention Coordinator with a focus on developing protocols and ensuring regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in conducting audits and coordinating training sessions to enhance infection control measures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Prevention Coordinator
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
Taylor
10.2024 - Current
- Developed infection prevention protocols for patient care and staff education.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated training sessions on best practices for infection control measures.
- Facilitated communication between staff regarding infection control updates and initiatives.
- Reviewed and updated infection prevention policies in line with regulatory changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess infection risks and implement solutions.
- Managed reporting of infection cases to local health authorities promptly.
- Documented all activities related to infection control in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
- Surveilled healthcare-associated infections using chart reviews, laboratory tests, and patient interviews to identify trends and implement preventive measures.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy in diagnosis coding related to HAIs, ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
- Coordinated meetings with department managers and clinicians to strategize on reducing HAI rates, fostering collaboration across departments.
- Provided guidance to staff regarding appropriate isolation protocols for infectious patients.
- Maintained records of immunizations among healthcare workers per state requirements.
Nurse Unit Manager
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
Taylor
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily nursing operations to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Coordinated staff schedules and managed nursing team assignments to optimize patient care delivery.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment protocols.
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Developed and implemented nursing unit policies and procedures to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Investigated patient safety incidents; identified root causes and proposed corrective actions to enhance safety protocols.
Registered Medical Assistant
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Wyandotte
02.2018 - 06.2024
- Supported doctors during patient examinations and medical procedures to ensure comprehensive care.
- Collected and documented patients' medical histories and vital signs.
- Tracked and recorded vital signs during stress tests and recovery phases to ensure patient safety and effective monitoring.
- Conducted stress tests and Holter monitoring sessions to monitor patients' heartbeat over a period of time.
- Performed electrocardiogram tests to assess patient heart health.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated follow-up appointments.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms, addressed inquiries, and prepared them for physician by explaining procedures.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Bingham Farms, MI06-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Career Solutions
Detroit, MI06-2017
Registered Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Taylor, MI06-2015
Skills
- Infection control protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis methods
- Patient surveillance
- Policy development
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient triaging
- Charting and recording in Point Click Care
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Maintaining nutrition
- Pain management
- Documenting incidents
- Medication dispensing
- Catheter care
- EKG administration
- PEG tube placement and management
- Foley Catheter placement and management
- IV administration of antibiotics and fluids
- Venipuncture and IV insertion
- Tracheostomy Care
- NG tube care and monitoring
- IM injections
- Wound care and dressing changes
Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Infection Prevention Coordinator
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
07.2024 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Career Solutions
Registered Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center