Mandy Freitag
Mankato,MN
Summary
Goal-oriented healthcare professional well-versed in techniques for minimizing and controlling surgical infections and patient outbreaks. Data-driven and analytical with a systematic approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an open and collaborative style.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Infection Preventionist
Mayo Health Systems
03.2022 - Current
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy Nurse Manager
Mayo Health Systems
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Registered Nurse, Surgery Resource Nurse Educator
Mayo Health Systems
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Ocala, FL09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Mankato12.2015
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
Mankato, MN12.2008
Skills
- Infection Control
- Surveillance Strategies
- Operational Procedures
- Statistics Understanding
- Leading Meetings
- CDC Policies
- Employee Health
- Public Education
- Corrective Action Plans
- JCAHO
- Quality of Care
- Nursing Protocols
- Disease Processes
- Developing Prevention Policies
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Infection Preventionist
Mayo Health Systems
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy Nurse Manager
Mayo Health Systems
07.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Surgery Resource Nurse Educator
Mayo Health Systems
07.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
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