Janelle R. Gomez BSN, PHN, RN
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and quick learning Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience. Seeking to gain new skills in a position that requires high detail analysis.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Kaiser Permanente
Fontana, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Analyze and perform comprehensive surveillance with HAI's and report findings to NHSN as well as service line meeting.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis, drilling down on the root cause
- Performed preventative measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease with experience in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and C.auris.
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of infections, through New Employee Orientation.
- Collaborated with UBT nursing groups to engage staff in performing dedicated cleaning practices in patient rooms, for example cleaning high touch surface areas at 5 am and 5pm with every shift.
Infection Preventionist
Keck Medicine of USC
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Educate staff about the importance of using preventive measures, e.g., hand washing, prevention of CAUTI's, CLABSI's
- Analyze and perform comprehensive surveillance with HAI's and report findings to NHSN as well as service line meeting, such as Orthopedic Surgery meetings
- Work collaboratively with LA county Public Health Department in managing and reporting TB patients as well as other reportable diseases/microorganisms
- Attend monthly staff meetings and update staff on their infection control statistics such as hand hygiene. As well as provide evidence based best practices in preventing infections
- Perform New Employee Orientation and educate new staff the importance of Infection Prevention practices as well as expectations of the organization
Infection Preventionist
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data required by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and other regulatory agencies
- Performed point prevalence monitoring for Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI's) and Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI's)
- Educated staff about the importance of using preventive measures, e.g., hand washing, prevention of CAUTI's, CLABSI's
- Analyzed data and created graphs showing results of the data, as well as presented to leadership on prevention of infection rates related to CLABSIs
- Analyzed and investigated potential Surgical Site Infection (SSI's) reported to NHSN
Case Manager Inpatient
Kaiser Permanente
Palm Springs, CA
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients
- Interact with family, patient and other disciplines to coordinate a safe and acceptable discharge plan
- Function as an indirect caregiver, being a patient advocate and managing patients in a cost effective way
- Refer patients to community resources to meet post hospital needs
Clinical Intake Coordinator RN (Utilization Management)
Kern Health Systems(KHS)
Bakersfield, CA
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Responsible for conducting medical necessity review of referral requests for outpatient therapies, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and elective prospective inpatient medical services
- Cooperate with KHS Member Services and Provider Relations Departments for quality of care and other grievances to facilitate timely resolution of issues
- Experience with commuter systems and medical criteria organizations such as: Milliman, MCG Medical Criteria, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Medi-Cal , QNXT
Gastroenterology Lab RN
San Joaquin Community Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Provide care to patient's undergoing endoscopy related procedures in the Gastroenterology Department
- Managed care for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative endoscopy patient's. Reporting any necessary information to the Gastroenterologist physician or Anesthesiologist
- Monitor vitals signs, electrocardiograms (EKGs), perform head to toe assessments and assess necessary history and physicals or lab information needed before undergoing endoscopy procedures
Labor and Delivery
San Joaquin Community Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Triaging laboring patients, quickly and efficiently assessing mom and fetus
- Educate laboring mother and family of the laboring and postpartum stage
- Providing comprehensive care of mother and baby, during and after the delivery process. Understanding different family dynamics with compassion and patience
- Preceptor to incoming nurses training on the Maternity Care Center
Telemetry RN
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Care for patients with chronic diseases, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication administration to wound care, monitoring up to 5 patients per shift,as a Telemetry/Step-Down nurse
- Highly skilled in tracheostomy care, chest tube care, and full body assessments. Knowledgeable and experienced in handling heparin drips, reading Electrocardiography(EKG) strips, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Younes Medical Corporation/Desert Infusion Center
Palm Desert, CA
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Administer intravenous therapy to 30-60 patients per day with a ratio of 2 floor nurses per 30-60 patients.
- Administer intravenous (IV) medication through peripheral and central lines, such as, Peripherally Inserted Central Cather (PICC) lines, Tunneled central catheters, and Implantable vascular access ports.
- Proficient in sterile technique, performing central line dressing changes one time per week per patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CASkills
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Organized
- Highly adaptable and detail oriented
- Preceptor in Maternal Child Health
- Infection Control practices
Certification
- Registered Nurse in California, License number 851607, Expiration Date: September 2023
- Public Health Nurse, License number 544913, Expiration Date: September 2023
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider (BLS), Expiration Date: March 2023
- American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Expiration Date: November 2023
References
REFERENCES:
- Available upon request
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Keck Medicine of USC
08.2019 - 01.2020
Case Manager Inpatient
Kaiser Permanente
04.2019 - 06.2019
Infection Preventionist
Eisenhower Medical Center
03.2019 - 08.2019
Clinical Intake Coordinator RN (Utilization Management)
Kern Health Systems(KHS)
11.2017 - 11.2018
Gastroenterology Lab RN
San Joaquin Community Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2017
Labor and Delivery
San Joaquin Community Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2017
Telemetry RN
Loma Linda University Medical Center
08.2014 - 05.2015
Infusion Registered Nurse
Younes Medical Corporation/Desert Infusion Center
11.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, San Bernardino
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