Mary Pamberi
Registered Nurse
Mechanicville,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse offering expertise in infection control, prevention and education. Fully proficient in enacting TJC-compliant standards. Excellent documentation and reporting abilities with skills to implement important updates and necessary changes for patient and staff protection. Dedicated and detail-oriented Infection Preventionist with proven skills in establishing effective policies to minimize risks and avoid outbreaks. Expert in training, mentoring and monitoring healthcare staff to improve knowledge and performance. Hands-on professional with observant and proactive nature.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
New York State Office Of Mental Health
05.2012 - Current
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address infection prevention concerns.
- Organized and led regular training sessions for staff members on infection prevention topics, ensuring continuous professional development opportunities.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- 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.
- Served as an advocate for patient safety, participating in quality improvement initiatives related to infection prevention efforts across all departments.
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
- Conducted thorough investigations of infection outbreaks, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Coordinated with local public health agencies during community-based infectious disease outbreaks, providing expert guidance on containment efforts within the facility setting.
- Increased compliance with hand hygiene practices through ongoing education and training sessions for staff members.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches..
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Saint Peters Healthcare System
09.2005 - 09.2010
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY12.2011
Skills
- Infection Risk Assessment
- Outbreak Management
- CDC Policies
- Communication abilities
- Surveillance
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Control
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Hazardous waste management
- OSHA
- Employee Health
- Public Health Procedures
- Epidemiology knowledge
- Hand hygiene compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Training staff
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Equipment Sterilization
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Instrument Sterilization
Certification
Infection Control
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
New York State Office Of Mental Health
05.2012 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Saint Peters Healthcare System
09.2005 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Infection Control
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