Keisha Matthewson
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive clinical experience and a strong foundation in infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for exceptional contributions as a COVID-19 Super User and Employee of the Quarter, demonstrating a commitment to quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem CNA/PCT
UC San Diego Health
01.2026 - Current
- Support patient care in Pre-Op, PACU, and Recovery settings while promoting infection prevention, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided care in a high-acuity MICU.
- Served as a COVID-19 Super User supporting PPE compliance, infection prevention practices, isolation precautions, and quality initiatives.
- Recognized as Employee/PCT of the Quarter.
CNA
Scripps Green Hospital, TRI-City, UCSD, Vitas
San Diego, California
06.2000 - 12.2019
- Delivered care across acute, critical, behavioral health, hospice, and long-term settings at UC San Diego Health, Sharp HealthCare, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Health, and VITAS Healthcare, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH11-2026
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2025
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Science
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA12-2022
Skills
- Dressing assistance
- Hand Hygiene Monitoring
- Infection Prevention & Control
- PPE Compliance
- Isolation Precautions
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Data reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Healthcare Operations
- EHR management
- Quality control
- Data Collection & Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Crisis management
- Problem-solving
- Complex Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional support
- Compassion and empathy
- Conflict management
- Adaptability skills
- Palliative support
Certifications Memberships
- CHW
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- BLS
- CPI
- CNA
- CIC Examination, 08/24/26
- APIC Chapter 057, San Diego, CA
Timeline
Per Diem CNA/PCT
UC San Diego Health
01.2026 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
01.2025 - 01.2026
CNA
Scripps Green Hospital, TRI-City, UCSD, Vitas
06.2000 - 12.2019
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Science
Grossmont College