Jasmine Pantoja
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
At Calibre Post Acute, excelled as an Infection Control Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse, significantly reducing pathogen transmission through innovative measures and enhancing patient care quality. Expert in outbreak management and compassionate care, I led initiatives that improved clinical practices and patient outcomes. Skilled in infection risk assessment and fostering professional development among nursing staff.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
Calibre Post Acute
07.2022 - Current
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Antibiotic stewardship program
- Kept up with patient immunization records
Licensed Practical Nurse
Calibre Post Acute
10.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Vista College
Las Cruces, NM12-2015
High School Diploma -
Onate High School
Las Cruces, NM05-2012
Skills
- Infection risk assessment
- Outbreak management
- CDC policies
- Patient education
- Isolation precautions
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Responsible
- Patient and loyal
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
Calibre Post Acute
07.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Calibre Post Acute
10.2019 - Current
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Vista College
High School Diploma -
Onate High School