KIMBERLY CHACON

Clinical staff educator and infection preventionist for nine State Veteran’s Nursing homes.

Review clinical records for accuracy and compliance of standard operating procedures and perform mock survey’s at each facility for federal and state regulatory compliance.

Create protocols and educate clinical staff to ensure compliance with medication administration, wound care and other clinical areas as necessary.

Survey long term care facilities for compliance with state and federal requirements through observations, interviews and thorough record review.

Document deficiencies of findings timely and efficiently meeting rigid timelines and accurate reports.

Serve as the team coordinator, trainer, and ensure confidentiality of documents while working remotely.

Circulating nurse in the operating room, educate staff and physicians on new equipment, and infection prevention.

Review medical records, and investigate potential causes of infections after surgery.