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Linda Jablonka

Poughquag

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in infection control measures and patient assessment. Demonstrated success in leading mass vaccine clinics and mentoring new nursing staff, fostering a safe environment and optimal patient health outcomes.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse-Infection Control

NYSDOCCS Central Office Retired
Albany, NY
04.2015 - 06.2026

Monitored infectious disease control in correctional settings, ensuring safe, clean environment for patient care. Collaborated with Dept. of Health to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients. Executed mass vaccine clinics during COVID, administering vaccines to over 1000 patients. Proficient in NYSIIS

Registered Nurse

NYSDOCCS Downstate Correctional Faciltiy
Beacon, NY
06.2013 - 04.2015

Triaged emergency & medical care in mens health. Worked closely with clinicians to assess patients needs, maintain flow & with non invasive procedures. Precepted & monitored new RN's on best nursing practices, correctional policies & standards of care. Adhered to Infection control policies to facilitate a safe, clean environment. Maintained thorough, accurate & confidential documentation in EHR. Participated with chronic care & auditing of charts to maintain assurance within the facility.

Registered Nurse

NYSDOCCS Beacon Correctional Facility
Beacon, NY
05.2012 - 06.2013

See skills in Bedford Hills correctional facility section

Registered Nurse

NYSDOCCS Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
Bedford Hills, NY
12.1999 - 05.2012

Triaged emergency & medical care in women's health and pediatrics. Worked closely with clinicians to assess patients needs, maintain flow & assist with non invasive procedures. Precepted & monitored new RN's on best nursing practices on correctional policies & standards of care. Adhered to infection control policies to facilitate safe, clean environments. Maintained thorough, accurate & confidential documentation in electronic records. Participated in environmental meetings, completed ACA audits for the dept. assisted with chronic care & auditing of charts to maintain assurance within the facility. Conducted tuberculosis testing for facility as well as maintaining current vaccines for patients.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Western Govenors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
05-2018

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05-1999

Skills

  • Infection control
  • Infection control leadership
  • Infection control training
  • Infection control collaboration
  • Infection control oversight
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Wound care
  • Patient monitoring
  • Immunization administration
  • Emergency response
  • Emergency care
  • Documentation and charting
  • Autonomous work
  • Skilled in NYSIIS entries
  • Medication administration

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Infection Control

NYSDOCCS Central Office Retired
04.2015 - 06.2026

Registered Nurse

NYSDOCCS Downstate Correctional Faciltiy
06.2013 - 04.2015

Registered Nurse

NYSDOCCS Beacon Correctional Facility
05.2012 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse

NYSDOCCS Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
12.1999 - 05.2012

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Western Govenors University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dutchess Community College