Latasha Laribo
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Well-qualified Infection Preventionist proficient in successful strategies for preventing infections such as CAUTI, MDRO and VAE. Detail-driven and focused on supporting patients and staff with effective protections. Prepared to offer one year of progressive experience and pursue a dynamic position with room for career advancement.
Knowledgeable about infection paths in nursing home outbreaks as well as known surgical issues and prevention procedures. Skilled with isolation, control and hygiene guidelines.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
St. Ignatius Nursing and Rehab Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Led working groups, investigations and continuous surveillance with specific focus on minimizing or eliminating infection spread.
- Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications.
- Maintained continuous and stringent safety levels and took preventive measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Communicated trend data and analysis to implement process improvement initiatives.
- Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
- Managed files on procedures, infection rates and patient outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Fairmount Longterm Care
Philadelphia, PA
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
CNA
Fairmount Longterm Care
Philadelphia, PA
05.2000 - 07.2019
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Prism Career Institute
Cherry Hill05-2019
Skills
- Surveillance
- OSHA
- Conducting investigations
- Developing prevention policies
- Report Writing
- Managing data
- Infection Control
- Testing management
- Infectious disease prevention
- Medication Administration
- Disease Research
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
St. Ignatius Nursing and Rehab Center
06.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Fairmount Longterm Care
11.2019 - 08.2022
CNA
Fairmount Longterm Care
05.2000 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Prism Career Institute
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