Kelly A Snell
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Board-certified ambulatory care and infection prevention registered nurse with extensive experience across clinical practice, administrative operations and regulatory compliance in healthcare.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Ambulatory Infection Preventionist
Lee Health
02.2023 - Current
- Serving as the infection prevention subject matter expert, providing guidance to over 120 ambulatory outpatient locations.
- Providing support as a role model for the organizations mission and vision.
- Educates staff regarding infection prevention and serves as a resource for patients and families.
- Provides system wide oversight to ensure regulatory compliance for all ambulatory outpatient locations.
Senior Infection Preventionist
Lee Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported outbreaks, identifying sources, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Assisted with regulatory compliance efforts by conducting audits, addressing deficiencies, and providing guidance on necessary improvements related to infection control standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
Infection Preventionist
Lee Health
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Reduced infection rates by implementing evidence-based practices and guidelines in the healthcare facility.
Clinical Coordinator/Infection Control Coordinator/Risk Manager
Surgery Center of Naples
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Directed Risk Management and Infection Prevention programs
- Monitored quality assurance program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care
- Improved policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols
Clinical Coordinator/Infection Control Coordinator
Pioneer Valley Surgicenter
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Coordinate, direct and monitor day to day operations of a high-volume ambulatory surgery center.
Infection Control Coordinator
Pioneer Valley Surgicenter
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Simultaneously acted as Infection Control Coordinator, OSHA/Safety officer and clinical nurse.
- Participated in interdisciplinary committees focused on quality improvement initiatives related to patient safety and infection prevention.
Infection Preventionist/Clinical Nurse
Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center
04.2008 - 08.2011
- Developed and implemented infection control program.
- Facilitated phase 1 and phase 2 post operative care for surgical patients.
Per Diem Clinical Nurse
Norwood Hospital
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Provided clinical nursing skills in Day Surgery, Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Infusion Center and Pre Admission Testing.
Per Diem Clinical Nurse
Saint Vincent Hospital
10.2006 - 08.2007
- Provided clinical nursing skills in Same Day Surgery and IV team with hospital wide assistance in IV therapy and insertion.
Clinical Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Provided clinical nursing skills in Out Patient Float Pool including Day Surgery, GI, Interventional Radiology, Infusion Therapy and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Clinical Nurse
Hackettstown Community Hospital
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Clinical staff nurse in Surgical Services.
Clinical Nurse II
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.1986 - 06.2002
- Transitioned from step down care to neuro intensive care at level 1 trauma center.
- Provided extensive care to critically ill neuro and trauma patients.
Education
Board Certification in Infection Control -
Certification Board of Infection Control
07.2022
Board certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing -
American Nurses Credentialing Center
04.2019
Health Care Risk Management Certificate -
University of Central Florida
2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTSkills
- Clinical care management
- Board-certified infection control expert
- Certified healthcare risk professional
- Skilled in diverse areas including IV therapy, ICU/trauma, and cardiol
Timeline
Senior Ambulatory Infection Preventionist
Lee Health
02.2023 - Current
Senior Infection Preventionist
Lee Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
Infection Preventionist
Lee Health
12.2020 - 08.2022
Clinical Coordinator/Infection Control Coordinator/Risk Manager
Surgery Center of Naples
04.2018 - 11.2019
Clinical Coordinator/Infection Control Coordinator
Pioneer Valley Surgicenter
06.2015 - 03.2018
Infection Control Coordinator
Pioneer Valley Surgicenter
09.2011 - 06.2015
Infection Preventionist/Clinical Nurse
Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center
04.2008 - 08.2011
Per Diem Clinical Nurse
Norwood Hospital
09.2007 - 09.2010
Per Diem Clinical Nurse
Saint Vincent Hospital
10.2006 - 08.2007
Clinical Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
09.2004 - 06.2006
Clinical Nurse
Hackettstown Community Hospital
09.2002 - 06.2004
Clinical Nurse II
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.1986 - 06.2002
Board Certification in Infection Control -
Certification Board of Infection Control
Board certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing -
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Health Care Risk Management Certificate -
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University