Jalene Joy Dutka, RN, BSN, WCC, LTC-CIP
Glenside,PA
Summary
Secure a position as a Nurse Consultant where skills and experience will have valuable application for Long Term Care Facilities in need of guidance that is unique to their challenges. Well-versed in epidemiology of healthcare acquired infections and disease outbreaks. Proficient in isolation protocols, control procedures, facility risk assessments and assistance with Department of Health plans of correction. Employee safety and health programs including OSHA Fit Testing protocols. Proficient in policy and procedure development across clinical and administrative continuums.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Director of Infection Control
Fox Subacute
01.2020 - Current
- Direct 2 LTC-Skilled facility Infection Prevention and Control programs/ Ventilator-Trach Dependent Residents
- Interpret CMS, State, OSHA and Local regulations to create, revise and maintain Infection Control, Clinical and Employee Health policies. Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Start-up of robust monthly IC Committee Meetings referencing CDC, APIC and other best standard guidelines.
- Create, revise and maintain Infection Surveillance Reports
- Manage, monitor and respond to Outbreaks and new MDROs
- Collaborate with local health departments and maximize free training resources for staff.
- Develop Audit and Competency tools
- Perform annual LTC and TB Facility Risk Assessments.
- Initiate Performance Improvement Plans
- Guide QAPI activities. Set and evaluate goals.
- Provide Power Points, quizzes, and other training materials for mandatory infection control and employee health topics.
- NHSN SAMS Level 3 reporter.
- Designed Excel spreadsheets to auto-populate reportable data for presentation at monthly QAPI meetings.
- Oversee users in the Pa PSRS system.
- Create algorithms and decision-making tools for disease specific interventions.
- Maintain Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. Set annual goals
- Respiratory Protection Program and Fit Testing.
- Monitor rates of antibiotic starts and prescribing practices
- Train, guide and oversee facility Infection Preventionists. Provide on-site support and fill-in for the IP.
- Perform onsite inspections for compliance. Perform root-cause analyses.
- Promote a culture of safety within the organization by consistently emphasizing the importance of adhering to established protocols for preventing infections among staff members at all levels.
- Collaborate with environmental services staff to ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas and equipment.
- Collaborate with Human Resources, NHAs, DONs, EVS, Billing, HR and other departments to ensure compliance with infection control and employee health related regulations.
- Review relevant literature to stay current on emerging trends and advances in the field of infection prevention, incorporating findings into facility practice when appropriate.
- Maintain data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist/ Employee Health
St Joseph Villa
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Developed educational materials/ Staff Competencies/ Mandatory education >400 staff members/ DOH POC
- Clinical and Nursing Administrative Policy and Procedure writing and revisions/ Developed audit tools for QAPI
- Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and DOH survey process
- QAPI, Leadership Committee, Action Pact Household Model of Care Champion, Ethics Committee, Infection Control Committee Leader.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Main decision maker for implementation of Point Click Care EHR system/ Superuser and ongoing oversight of system, user profiles, programming and interfacing of ancillary services.
- Liaison: Physicians quarterly meetings, Student Nurse Clinical Rotations, Clinical Reps, Clinical Leaders quarterly meetings
- Infection Preventionist: Certifications through APIC and CDC Train/ APIC local chapter member
- Emergency Preparedness/ National and Local Point person/ Specialized training
- Skilled Nursing Clinical On-Call/ Direct Clinical Support.
Staff Development/ Infection Preventionist/ QA&A
Glendale Uptown Home
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Staff education-280 employees
- Facility Infection Preventionist
- Employee health records
- Audit, training and educational tools
- Dept of Health Plan of Correction
- QA&A Committee Leader.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
Director of Nursing
Angela Jane Pavilion
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Oversight and responsibility for clinical and day to day nursing operations- 49 bed sub-acute rehab facility
- Interdisciplinary and family care conferences and communications,
- Recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Development and implementation of new policies and procedures
- Annual Department of Health surveys and plans of correction
- Direct clinical support.
- Designated facility Wound Care Certified Nurse.
- Committees: DON, Performance Improvement, Safety, Department Head, Wound Care, Policy and Procedure.
Nurse Manager
Rydal Park
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Oversight of daily operations of 40 bed skilled short term rehab unit and skilled unit
- 24-hour responsibility for unit activities and staff
- Direct clinical support
- Interdisciplinary team rounds, family conferences, staff meetings, event tracking, disciplines, wound team
- Committees: Nursing Leadership, Rehab Caseload, Bowel and Bladder.
Advanced Clinician
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
- 31 bed acute neuro-rehabilitation unit
- Direct care for ventilator dependent, heart transplant and acute brain injured patients
- Committees: Purchasing, Product Development, Performance Improvement.
7-3 Nursing Supervisor
Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Daily shift operations and staff nurse support for 39 bed acute general rehabilitation and skilled facility.
- Staff meetings and Performance evaluations.
- Policy and procedure development.
- Implemented primary nursing model of care.
- Annual nursing departmental goals.
- Key computer file builder for nursing department implementation of IMED system.
- Medication errors and unit events.
- Falls and restraint tracking.
- Disciplines, including union personnel.
- Indexed and maintained staff and patient educational materials.
- Taught annual mandatory in-services.
- Committees: JCAHO, CARF, Inpatient planning, Performance Improvement, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Department Head, Infection Control, Med Executive, Nursing Management, Safety and Risk Mgt, Service Excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Infection Prevention And Control
04.2024
Wound And Ostomy Certification
03.2016
Skills
- Extremely well written
- Organized, independent decision maker
- Expert in interpreting federal, state and local regulations to write easy-to-understand clinical policies and competencies
- Expert in developing training and educational materials for healthcare providers
- Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills Point Click Care EHR System
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Autonomous and trust worthy
- Friendly communication and interpersonal skills
Affiliations
- APIC-Local Chapter Member
- National Alliance of Wound Care
Timeline
Corporate Director of Infection Control - Fox Subacute
01.2020 - Current
Staff Development Coordinator/Infection Preventionist/ Employee Health - St Joseph Villa
01.2013 - 01.2020
Staff Development/ Infection Preventionist/ QA&A - Glendale Uptown Home
01.2012 - 01.2013
Director of Nursing - Angela Jane Pavilion
01.2010 - 01.2012
Nurse Manager - Rydal Park
01.2007 - 01.2009
Advanced Clinician - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
7-3 Nursing Supervisor - Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2005
Gwynedd-Mercy University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Montgomery County Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
Abington Senior High School - ,
Certification Board of Infection Control And Epidemiology - , Infection Prevention And Control
National Alliance of Wound Care And Ostomy - , Wound And Ostomy Certification
Other
Active member, Active member
License
#RN507243L
References
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Other
Active member, Active member
License
#RN507243L
References
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