Kimberly Pawlak
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic Infection Prevention Coordinator with a proven track record at St. David's Medical Center, excelling in data analysis and multidisciplinary collaboration. Enhanced infection control outcomes through staff education and rigorous protocol adherence, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. Skilled in EHR review and critical thinking, driving continuous improvement in patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Prevention Coordinator
St. David's Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Executes detailed examination of HAI cases to evaluate care delivered to patients and discover avenues for improved infection prevention outcomes.
- Conducts daily rounding on patients with indwelling medical devices to ensure adherence to infection prevention bundle elements.
- Performs daily monitoring of patients requiring isolation precautions and those diagnosed with notifiable conditions. Coordinates with state health department to ensure timely follow-up for affected patients.
- Conducts educational sessions emphasizing infection control for new clinical staff members to enhance onboarding and orientation processes.
- Established solid connections with nursing staff and leadership for improved collaboration on infection control initiatives, contributing to safe and effective patient care.
- Conducts routine inspections on construction projects throughout the hospital, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Rehab
St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Relief Charge Nurse: Oversaw delivery of care for patients on inpatient rehab unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising a team comprised of RNs, LVNs, and patient care technicians. Engaged directly with patients/staff to offer assistance and resolve issues.
- Staff Nurse: Round-the-clock care for 6 patients including but not limited to: medication administration, assessments/vitals, ADLs, monitoring for and responding to any changes in patient status.
- PEAK Fellow: Completed a 6-month professional development program for nurses which included: attending presentations by hospital leaders, participation in a process improvement project, online coursework, and clinical rotations with nurses in IP, CM, and other areas.
Assistant Manager - Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas State University
Round Rock, TX05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2016
Skills
- Data Analysis & Trend Recognition
- Clinical data collection & compilation
- Detail-oriented approach
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff training and education
- Protocol adherence
- Team Player
- Critical Thinking
- EHR Review
- Proficiency in Theradoc, Meditech, NHSN, & Microsoft Office applications
Certification
· Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN), JUNE 2022-PRESENT
Timeline
Infection Prevention Coordinator
St. David's Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Rehab
St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2023
Assistant Manager - Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch
06.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley