Kendra Morgan RN, CIC, CSSC-BB
Centre
Summary
Experienced Infection Preventionist with 10 years of expertise in implementing and adhering to infection prevention protocols. Proven ability to develop and enforce effective infection control policies, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for patients and employees. Skilled in training healthcare staff on best practices for infection prevention, emphasizing the significance of maintaining high standards of healthcare safety. Committed to upholding the highest level of infection control measures to safeguard the well-being of all individuals involved.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Coordinator & Clinical Educator
Harbin Clinic LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Surveilled ongoing exposures to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Developed effective training programs both to help staff understand and implement critical protections
- Presented findings to committees to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
- Kept abreast of emerging infectious disease trends, adjusting policies and procedures accordingly to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assessed immunization records for clinic employees, helping maintain compliance with vaccination requirements in accordance with regulatory agencies.
- Served as a resource for healthcare providers seeking guidance on infection prevention standards of care
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current infection control measures, recommending improvements as necessary.
- Presented educational in-services and tutoring on relevant topics such as sterilization, safe injection practices, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, and hand hygiene best practices for both clinical staff members and support personnel.
- Conducted routine audits of clinic departments ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
- Optimized patient care quality by updating policies, procedures, and protocols based on current best practices in clinical education.
- American Heart Association instructor for BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Served as a clinical mentor, offering guidance and support to new hires during their onboarding process.
- Streamlined the employee onboarding process by developing comprehensive health screening protocols and immunization requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of employee health data, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
Infection Prevention Nurse, GI Lab Nurse
Harbin Clinic LLC- GI Lab
12.2009 - 01.2021
- Oversee research, compliance with regulatory agencies (CMS, CDC, APIC, OSHA, SGNA, AAAHC)
- Plan, organize, & implement continuing education and training for staff nurses and doctors
- Monthly surveillance for hand hygiene compliance
- Conduct environmental rounds in pre-op, post-op, procedure rooms, housekeeping and High Level Disinfection of endoscopes
- Draft, implement and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Design and lead interventions to improve Infection Control
- Recorded details of infection control surveillance data for CMS, AAAHC
- Provide the highest quality patient care within fast paced endoscopy center
- Perform all aspects of endoscopy including, pre-op, post-op, assist with procedures, conscious sedation and tissue collection
Labor and Delivery Nurse
FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER
06.2008 - 12.2009
- Provided direct patient care for the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patient
- Assisted obstetricians in vaginal and cesarean section deliveries
- Skilled in triage of obstetrical patients, and delivery of high alert medications for high risk OB patients
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA01.2008
Skills
- Certified Infection Control
- Infection risk assessment
- Surveillance
- OSHA
- Employee health
- Policy development
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff training and education
- Immunization strategies
Certification
- Certified Infection Control, CBIC, (2015) expire: 12/2026
- Six Sigma Certification- Black Belt (2024)
- BLS/ACLS/PALS instructor (2021) expire: 7/2025
- Registered Professional Nurse, Alabama 1-157402, nurse license compact, expire: 12/2025
- Registered Professional Nurse, Georgia RN197703, expires 1/31/2026
Timeline
Infection Control Coordinator & Clinical Educator
Harbin Clinic LLC
01.2021 - Current
Infection Prevention Nurse, GI Lab Nurse
Harbin Clinic LLC- GI Lab
12.2009 - 01.2021
Labor and Delivery Nurse
FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER
06.2008 - 12.2009
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Georgia Highlands College
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