Kimberly Lasher
Ilion,NY
Summary
Accomplished healthcare leader with a proven track record at The Grand Healthcare System, enhancing patient outcomes through effective infection control and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in clinical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration, I've driven staff development and care coordination, significantly improving healthcare delivery and operational efficiency. Also infection control and wound care certified.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Grand Healthcare System
01.2024 - Current
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Director of Infection Control
The Grand Healthcare System
04.2022 - Current
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
- Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
- Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
- Educated healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.
Nurse Manager
The Grand Healthcare System
11.2017 - 04.2022
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Masonic Home
11.2011 - 11.2017
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2024
Skills
- Patient Education
- Clinical assessment
- Long-Term Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Care Coordination
- Professional Development
- Behavioral Health
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Evaluation
Certification
Wound Care Certified 2024
Infection Control Certified 2022
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Grand Healthcare System
01.2024 - Current
Director of Infection Control
The Grand Healthcare System
04.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager
The Grand Healthcare System
11.2017 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Masonic Home
11.2011 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Wound Care Certified 2024
Infection Control Certified 2022
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