Kayleigh Rehkopf
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Demonstrated success in public health project and team management, including epidemiology, statistical analysis and literature reviews. Skilled in technical writing, surveillance and field research. Results-driven and proactive with a diligent, responsive and resourceful nature. Demonstrated success developing and implementing policies and procedures for multiple healthcare delivery systems which will help ensure good patient outcomes related to infection prevention and control. Expertise in preventing and responding to outbreaks in healthcare settings and spearheading antimicrobial stewardship efforts in inpatient settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Infection Preventionist
Virginia Department Of Health
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted investigations and site visits in both proactive and reactive manners to audit and give feedback on infection control programs in diverse healthcare settings
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of communicable diseases.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Conducted an average of 3 site visits per week across NW Virginia with written reports sent back to facilities within 7 business days.
Infection Preventionist
Carilion Clinic
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and improved infection control procedures for cardiac care units, mother/baby units, procedural units (surgery, endoscopy), and in microbiology laboratory.
- Regularly performed gap assessments on infection control practices on designated units and gave feedback to unit staff on areas for improvement.
- Participated in medical rounds with interdisciplinary team to bridge the knowledge gap about infection control, especially as it pertains to invasive devices such as foley catheters, central lines, and mechanical ventilators.
- Conducted Environment of Care rounding audits on designated units in compliance with JCAHO expectations.
- Developed and sustained collaborative relationships with key stakeholders involved in critical decision-making for hospital system
Infection Preventionist
Raleigh Court Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed and implemented infection control program for the first time for this facility.
- Developed and oversaw antimicrobial stewardship program
- Developed and implemented employee training programs for infection control, blood borne pathogens, and respiratory protection.
Clinical Research Coordinator/Study Coordinator
New Orleans Center For Clinical Research
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05.2018
Skills
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Epidemiological Investigation
- Epidemiological Surveillance
- Health Outcomes
- Healthcare Policy Writing
- Disease Modeling
- Data Analysis
- Outbreak Investigation
- Statistics Software
- Study Design
- Research Methods
- Written Communication Skills
- Microsoft Expertise
Certification
CIC - Certified in Infection Control and Epidemiology by the CBIC.
Certification number: 129746
Timeline
Regional Infection Preventionist
Virginia Department Of Health
05.2022 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Carilion Clinic
09.2021 - 05.2022
Infection Preventionist
Raleigh Court Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - 09.2021
Clinical Research Coordinator/Study Coordinator
New Orleans Center For Clinical Research
09.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Grand Valley State University
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