Laura Paul
New Britain,CT
Summary
Organized Resident Care Coordinator with 8 years of experience working on a team of 10A nurses. Quick-thinking, yet patient coordinator, with innovative care ideas, meticulous eye for details and commitment to cultivating relationships with everyone around. Looking for a Resident Care Coordinator job in a skilled facility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
Apple Rehab Coccomo
Meriden, CT
04.2024 - Current
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Educated patients and families about infectious disease prevention strategies, fostering increased understanding and engagement in self-care activities.
- Updated departmental documentation systems, enabling more efficient tracking and reporting of key performance indicators related to infection control programs.
- Streamlined reporting processes to maintain accurate records of infection control data for regulatory agencies.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by serving as a resource on infection prevention best practices.
Resident Care Coordinator/Infection Control Nurse
Anthology of Farmington
Farmington, CT
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
LPN Charge Nurse
belair manor
Newington, CT
02.2016 - 11.2021
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Administration
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT05.2017
Skills
- Encoder Pro Expert
- Charting Master
- HIPAA Understanding
- CPR Certified
Education and Training
other
Certification
Wound staging certification
Infection prevention course certification Dph
Iv certified
CPR certification
Educator
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
Apple Rehab Coccomo
04.2024 - Current
Resident Care Coordinator/Infection Control Nurse
Anthology of Farmington
11.2021 - 04.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
belair manor
02.2016 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Administration
Tunxis Community College