Grazielle Lopez
Summary
Experienced Nurse with 10+ years of experience. Committed to patient safety and well-being, implementing protocols and best practices to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings. Skilled in infection prevention, employee health, and ensuring clinical compliance standards. Attentive to details, dedicated, and a strong leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employee Health and Infection Control Program Manager
DotHouse Health Community Health Center
01.2022 - Current
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program
- Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data
- Utilize epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations
- Evaluate and modify the surveillance plan as necessary
- Develop, interpret, and implement infection prevention and control policies and protocols
- Communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various committees and healthcare workers across the organization as assigned
- Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels
- Facilitate compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Stay current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards
- Participate in the development/review of occupational health policies and procedures related to IPC
- Assess the risk of occupational exposure to infectious diseases
- Develop rates and trends of occupational exposures
- Develop immunization and screening programs
- Apply work restrictions and recommendations related to infectious diseases or following an exposure.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Staff Development/Infection Control
Whittier Healthcare, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assist the Director of Nursing in directing the day-to-day functions of nursing activities per current rules/regulations and guidelines that govern long-term care facilities
- Update and promote policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory, local, state, and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration, and general liability
- Conduct routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels
- Evaluate nursing staff performance and develop education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge, and delivery of care
- Provide employee health services, including pre-screens; maintain annual physicals, vaccinations, and first aid; monitor employee illness and accidents; and file workers' compensation reports as needed
- Define testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives, and clinical policies and procedures
- Recruit, hire, and train all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and continuing employee education.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Whittier Healthcare, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Under general supervision from the Director of Nursing, hold 24-hour authority, responsibility, and accountability for the clinical management and control of the daily operations of a 41-bed long-term care unit
- Direct, evaluate, and supervise licensed and certified nursing personnel activities
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to establish, implement, and maintain quality patient care and services
- Perform head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment, and delegating assignments
- Review residents' admissions to ensure appropriate implementation of the physician's care plan
- Perform a full range of nursing services, including assessing, planning, evaluating, and documenting patient care
- General understanding of OBRA and PPS system with the ability to navigate and code MDS assessments under the Matrix system, collaborating with the MDS department in the continuing monitoring and education of accurate coding on all disciplines (monitoring nursing summaries, ADL flowsheet, skilled nursing notes) maximizing reimbursement and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
Charge Nurse
St. Patrick's Manor
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Responsible for caring for 42-bed geriatric patients in long-term and short-term rehabilitation
- Oversee the daily functioning of the unit, such as admissions, discharges, and general patient flow
- Perform a full range of nursing services, including assessing, planning, evaluating, and documenting patient care
- Provide oncoming shift and supervisors with accurate and complete resident status reports
- Administer medications and treatments to patients as physician orders, maintaining accountability for the accurate narcotic count at the end of each shift
- Monitor performance and assist other staff with patient care while meeting the daily goals of the units
- Document information in patient's electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care
- Coordinate nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01.2024
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Framingham, MA01.2012
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- OSHA Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Program management
- Leadership
- Healthcare management
- Analytical
- Problem-solving
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
Certification
- State of Massachusetts License Practical Nurse
- Infection Control
- Intravenous Therapy
- Dementia Care
Affiliations
APIC - Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Employee Health and Infection Control Program Manager
DotHouse Health Community Health Center
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Staff Development/Infection Control
Whittier Healthcare, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
Whittier Healthcare, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center
01.2015 - 01.2019
Charge Nurse
St. Patrick's Manor
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Massachusetts Bay Community College
- State of Massachusetts License Practical Nurse
- Infection Control
- Intravenous Therapy
- Dementia Care
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