Juanita Chairez
Everett,WA
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with a proven track record at Mountain View Rehabilitation Center, excelling in quality improvement and staff development. Enhanced patient safety through rigorous infection control audits and mentorship, while fostering teamwork and effective communication. Skilled in care plan development and risk management, driving successful patient outcomes and high nursing satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IP/SDC/ADON
Mountain View Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Helped to prevent or minimize the spread of infection, particularly in health care settings, by implementing evidence based practices and procedures. This includes protecting healthcare workers, patients and visitors.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Educated staff on different isolation precautions and the proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members.
- Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing infection control policies and procedures, making necessary revisions to adapt to changing needs within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted thorough investigations of infection outbreaks, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
- Increased compliance with hand hygiene practices through ongoing education and training sessions for staff members.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Acute Nursing Services Manager
Fedelta Home Care
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into opportunities for continued patronage.
- Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
- Trained nurses on trach and vent care, managed schedules and ensured adequate coverage.
- Delegated to care givers for Hospice cases.
- Worked in collaboration with Seattle Children's to bring cases home and have around the clock care for critical pediatric trach/vent patients.
- Managed Staff, ensured quality patient care, coordinated clinical operations.
- Recruited nurses and interviewed nurses for different case loads.
Education
Nursing
West-Med College
Merced, CA06-2011
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- Care plan development
- Healthcare administration
- Staff development
- Nursing supervision
- Wound care management
- Acute care
- Leadership and guidance
- Nurse education and training
- Nursing staff supervision
- Staff evaluation
- Risk management
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 45 in the development of infection control process.
- Supervised team of 150 staff members.
Certification
- Certified infection control, Everett Center - 3 years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
IP/SDC/ADON
Mountain View Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - 12.2024
Acute Nursing Services Manager
Fedelta Home Care
01.2020 - 08.2022
Nursing
West-Med College
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