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Kathy Ware

Rock Island,TX

Summary

Diligent individual with comprehensive background in infection control and healthcare safety and dedicated registered nurse. Proven track record in implementing effective infection prevention strategies and conducting thorough risk assessments. Demonstrated expertise in patient care and staff training, budgeting and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Served on the National Board of Directors of the 15,000 members of the Association for Infection Control Practitioners in 2015.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infection Control Practitioner

MD Anderson
07.2014 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw infection control across the department of surgery- inpatient and outpatient for all of MD Anderson facilities

Registered Nurse

Texas Children’s Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2014

Oversaw infection control protocols for 175 Level 2-4 NICU beds.

Registered Nurse

Bellaire Hospital
01.1988 - 03.2002

Oversaw infection control protocols for entire medical surgical facility.

Registered Nurse

Westbury Hospital
03.1976 - 02.1988
  • Nurse manager Med Surg units
  • Nurse manager geriatric psych of new start up program
  • Managing and developing budgets, staffing and training for all units assigned to me throughout my tenure
  • Staff nurse ER
  • Nurse manager of Schick Substance Abuse Unit
  • Assisted with supervision of entire 50 bed facility

Education

High School Diploma - Pre Nursing Courses

Wharton Junior College
Wharton, TX

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UTMB
Galveston, TX
05.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX
05.1974

High School Diploma -

Rice High School
Altair, TX
05.1971

Skills

Awarded Quality Practice Nurse of the Year

Published article

Published group study 2015

Professional speaker

Certification

Certified Infection Control Practioner 200-2019

Timeline

Infection Control Practitioner

MD Anderson
07.2014 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse

Texas Children’s Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2014

Registered Nurse

Bellaire Hospital
01.1988 - 03.2002

Registered Nurse

Westbury Hospital
03.1976 - 02.1988

High School Diploma - Pre Nursing Courses

Wharton Junior College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UTMB

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Alvin Community College

High School Diploma -

Rice High School