Madeline Jones
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic Infection Preventionist, excelling in surveillance and quality improvement initiatives while enacting TJC- compliant standards. Expert in training, mentoring and monitoring healthcare staff to improve performance while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Served as the liaison for federal and state entities to conduct surveillance of identified HAI's and ensure timely notification of reportable communicable diseases within the community.
- Collaborated with the clinical team to input data into the National Cardiovascular Data Registry, ensuring data integrity for quality improvement metrics.
- Assisted with regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts by conducting audits, addressing deficiencies, and providing guidance on necessary improvements related to infection control standards.
Operating Room Registered/Ambulatory Care Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Delivered quality patient care though the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the peri-operative arena.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pre-and post-operative patients.
Operating Room Scrub Nurse
SSM St. Louis University Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in assisting various surgical specialties, expanding knowledge base and skill set across multiple disciplines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
- Assisted in emergency situations promptly, employing critical thinking skills under pressure to deliver quality patient care.
Education
Nursing
University of Missouri, St. Louis
St.Louis, MO01-2021
Biological Sciences
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS01-2019
Skills
- Surveillance
- Quality improvement
- Clinical documentation
- Outbreak management
- CDC policies
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
10.2023 - Current
Operating Room Registered/Ambulatory Care Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
04.2023 - 10.2023
Operating Room Scrub Nurse
SSM St. Louis University Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
Nursing
University of Missouri, St. Louis
Biological Sciences
Mississippi State University
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