Katelin Hairel
Collinsville
Summary
Infection Preventionist with a strong focus on infection monitoring, surveillance, and education. Proven ability to develop effective protocols and collaborate with clinical teams to enhance patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted regular surveillance and analysis of infection data to identify trends.
- Developed infection control protocols to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to implement best practices in infection prevention.
- Trained healthcare personnel on infection control measures and compliance standards.
- Evaluated effectiveness of infection prevention strategies through rigorous monitoring.
- Advised leadership on emerging infectious disease threats and response initiatives.
- Spearheaded educational programs for staff on new guidelines and regulations in infection control.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as NHSN and AIMS.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Promoted 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.
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported outbreaks, identifying sources, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
Fort Payne, AL
12.2018 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Educated families on care processes and provided emotional support during critical illness.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient progress accurately and timely.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Led patient assessments and developed individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
Fort Payne, AL
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Led emergency response teams during critical incidents, ensuring timely patient care and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient documentation and streamline information sharing.
- Streamlined triage process, improving patient assessment efficiency and reducing wait times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for diverse patient populations.
Registered Nurse
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing team.
- Assisted in triaging patients to prioritize care based on urgency of conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05.2018
Skills
- Healthcare-associated infections
- Infection monitoring
- JCAHO
- Infection risk assessment
- Isolation precautions
- Occupational health
- Surveillance
- Managing data
- Microbiology
- Infection prevention education
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nominee 2018
Affiliations
APIC Alabama
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Riverview Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College