Ken Kristofer Pino
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Dedicated MSN graduate with a specialization in Nursing Informatics and proven expertise as a Nurse Educator and Infection Control Nurse at OMH KFPC for over two years. Successfully implemented innovative training programs that enhanced staff knowledge and patient care standards. Seeking to utilize strong analytical and leadership skills toward a fulfilling nursing career with the Office of Mental Health.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Nurse (RNIII)
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
New York, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Functions mainly as Infection Control Nurse while continuing to assist in Nurse Educator duties.
- Creates goals for Annual Infection Control Plan and documents the progress/outcome in the Annual Infection Control Evaluation.
- Leads quarterly Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPaCC) meetings to provide IC updates & concerns to multidisciplinary team & hospital leadership.
- Manages Antibiotic Stewardship Program to promote evidence-based anti-infective use & prescription.
- Reviews & tracks new employee IC clearance requirements upon hire.
- Tracks & reports data on patient/staff immunizations, labs/cultures & bloodborne pathogen exposure / needlestick injuries.
- Provides staff trainings on N95 fit testing, Influenza Vaccinations, Hand Hygiene practice.
- Conducts Infection Control Orientation for all new hires and annual IC refreshers tailored toward specific departments.
- Conducts Environmental Rounds on in-patient units, treatment malls, food service areas & staff common areas to assess IC risks.
Nurse Educator (RNII)
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
New York, NY
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Functioned jointly as Nurse Educator while assisting Infection Control department from 2022-2024.
- Conducted classroom & individual hands-on trainings for annual and specialized nurse competencies/skills.
- Lippincotts Advisor experience in creating custom electronic training modules for nurses.
- Over sought management, maintenance & nurse trainings of medical care equipment (i.e medication carts, BIPAP machines, EKG machines)
- Conducted random monthly inspections to review nurse documentation quality & timeliness, 2-patient identification use & proper hand hygiene practices.
- Provided live clinical supervision for new hires & nurses requiring further education.
- Provided clinical decision support to nurses during medical & psychiatric emergencies.
Registered Nurse
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
New York, NY
05.2015 - 03.2022
- Nursing management of psychiatric & medical illnesses in the forensic setting.
Registered Nurse
Woodcrest Healthcare Center
New Milford, NJ
02.2015 - 04.2015
- Nursing management for geriatric clients on sub-acute unit.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2014
Skills
- REDCap Admin for Hand Hygiene & TB Screening
- APIC Certified
- Lippincott's Advisor
- AHA BLS Instructor
- VISTA EHR Super-User
- Environmental Rounds & Reporting
- Infectious Disease Tracking/Reporting
- Quality Improvement and Project Planning
- Clinical Support & Leadership
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor for Healthcare Providers
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC) Certified
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse (RNIII)
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
02.2024 - Current
Nurse Educator (RNII)
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
03.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
05.2015 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Woodcrest Healthcare Center
02.2015 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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