Heidi L. Bedard
Brookfield,MA
Summary
To secure a position in healthcare where I can effectively utilize my nursing expertise in health promotion, leadership, quality improvement, and people skills to make a positive contribution to the organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Nurse Manager
Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center
Worcester, MA
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Ensured that all patient care equipment was properly cleaned, sanitized, and sterilized according to established guidelines.
- Responded promptly to reports of infectious disease outbreaks within the community by providing assistance as needed.
- Provided guidance on appropriate isolation precautions for contagious illnesses or conditions.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Coordination Assistant
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
Charlton, MA
08.2021 - Current
- Performed photocopying, data entry and communication distribution for private and public events.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors.
- Served as contact person and source of information to maintain good communication with clients.
- Gathered and sorted data for inclusion in reports and files.
- Organized and maintained confidential records for office employee files, health records and protected information.
- Worked with teammates to create human resources departmental strategies and team goals.
- Assisted with pre-screening interviews and presenting candidate recommendations to management.
Clinical Coordinator
Judge Group
Allensville, PA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols during Covid test and stay program.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Implemented standardized analytics to actively manage PPE inventory control needs.
- Cultivated productive relationships with regulators, government agency personnel and staff to enforce COVID-19 compliance oversight and support.
Clinical Coordinator
Family Health Center of Worcester
Worcester, MA
01.2020 - 07.2021
- As the clinical coordinator of vaccine management I am responsible for all vaccines, refridgators, and freezers
- Directly works with DPH on monitoring of vaccines, updating information sheets, and entering of patient vaccination information in MIIS
- Purchases vaccines for VFC program and adult population vaccines
- Directly works with vendors on discount programs
- Attend vaccine conferences and webinars for update to date education
- Monitors vaccine storage
- As the Clinical Training Coordinator I am responsible for educating our staff by the standards set forth by the Board of Nursing, American Association of Medical Assistant, and Family Health Center
- Coordinates training with Point of Care vendors for support staff
- Coordinates training plans for clinical staff members
- Directly manages trainee staff, update on changes, teachings, and support.
- Directly work with local medical assistant programs to except externs in the clinic for education.
Director of Employee Health
Family Health Center of Worcester
Worcester, MA
08.2016 - 07.2021
- As the Director of Employee Health Services I am responsible for promoting and maintaining employee health by providing direct services bases on Mass DPH Guidelines and Standards of Practice
- Performs pre-placement screening collaborates, COVID testing, respiratory FIT testing, annual immunizations, screenings and return to work assessments
- Monitors team nurses who handles case management and follow-up care for HIV exposure, infectious disease, work injuries and review/recording of the incident tracker
- Develop, revise and update policies regarding employee health practices
- Organized special company and team-building events to increase employee collaboration, trust and communication.
- Facilitated new hire orientations, processed transfers and managed employee separations.
Team LPN
Palmer Healthcare
Palmer, MA
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Directed medication administration and oversaw patient care.
- Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
- Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
- Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
- Set up staff schedules and assigned specific work based on department needs and individual strengths.
Education
Certification - Practical Nursing
Southern Worcester Regional Vocational School District
Charlton, MA06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09.2011
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2009
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Planning & organizing
- Training & development
- Organization
- Diagnostic tools experience
- First Aid/CPR
Accomplishments
- LPN license # LN92435
- ACLS and BLS Certified, American Heart Association
- Certified Coordinator for Vaccine Management
- Skills USA official judge
- Massachusetts Adult Immunization Awardee 2021
- Community Service Awardee 2022
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse Manager
Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center
09.2023 - Current
Coordination Assistant
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
08.2021 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Judge Group
07.2021 - 06.2022
Clinical Coordinator
Family Health Center of Worcester
01.2020 - 07.2021
Director of Employee Health
Family Health Center of Worcester
08.2016 - 07.2021
Team LPN
Palmer Healthcare
07.2014 - 08.2016
Certification - Practical Nursing
Southern Worcester Regional Vocational School District
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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