Mary Wynn
Jasper,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Infection Control Preventist offering expertise in infection control, prevention and education. 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. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Preventionist
Madison County Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing infection control policies and procedures, making necessary revisions to adapt to changing needs within the healthcare environment.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Organized and led regular training sessions for staff members on infection prevention topics, ensuring continuous professional development opportunities.
- Educated patients and families about infectious disease prevention strategies, fostering increased understanding and engagement in self-care activities.
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor
Madison County Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Terrace Health And Rehab
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
- Assisted in the design of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members.
- Coordinated continuing education events, connecting nurses with relevant resources to advance their expertise within their respective fields.
- Kept current with emerging trends in healthcare education, incorporating new strategies into existing curricula for continuous program improvement.
Charge Nurse
Marshall Health
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Resident Care Coordinator
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center
06.2010 - 02.2014
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observation, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Coordinated the resident admission and discharge process, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing stress for residents and families.
- Tracked changes in residents' conditions closely using various assessment tools to update care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, optimizing residents'' quality of life.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records and conducting regular audits.
- Ordered lab work and scheduled appointments with doctors, patients and families to discuss results.
- Advocated for residents'' rights, promoting dignity and respect throughout interactions between staff members and residents.
- Educated families and patients on current facility procedures, medical diagnoses and best courses of action.
- Enhanced resident well-being by implementing personalized care plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- 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.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nsg
Madison Community College
Madison FlAssociate of Science - Nursing
Lake City Community College
Lake City Fl07.1997
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Suwannee Hamilton Vo Tech
Live Oak FL06.1986
High School Diploma -
Hamilton County High Scholl
Jasper Fl06.1975
Skills
- Infection Risk Assessment
- Outbreak Management
- CDC Policies
- Communication abilities
- Patient Education
- Isolation precautions
- Teaching
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection Monitoring
- Surveillance
Timeline
Infection Control Preventionist
Madison County Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor
Madison County Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Terrace Health And Rehab
10.2014 - 06.2017
Charge Nurse
Marshall Health
04.2014 - 09.2014
Resident Care Coordinator
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center
06.2010 - 02.2014
Associate of Arts - Nsg
Madison Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake City Community College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Suwannee Hamilton Vo Tech
High School Diploma -
Hamilton County High Scholl
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