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Matthew Combs
Toronto,KS
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Greenwood County Hospital, specializing in infection prevention and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in driving quality improvement initiatives and enhancing patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in performance analysis and staff mentoring, fostering a culture of evidence-based practice and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Infection Prevention/Employee Health Nurse
Greenwood County Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across hospital departments.
- Developed and implemented policies ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and improve service delivery.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving quality enhancement initiatives.
Registered Nurse
Newman Regional Health
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Initially working as a traveling nurse in the ICU, providing all aspects of patient care within that setting.
- In 2019, I transitioned to a staff nurse working in the Emergency Room, providing all aspects of patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team skills and promoting best practices in patient care.
Registered Nurse
QS Nurses and Other Travel Nurse Agencies
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Travel nurse working in the ICU and Sugical setting
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS05-2013
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS05-2004
High School Diploma -
Girard High School
Girard, KS05-2002
Skills
- Infection prevention
- Employee health management
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Performance analysis
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
- Risk assessment
- Healthcare standards adherence
- Staff mentoring and training
- Emergency response procedures
- Data-driven decision making
Accomplishments
- Achieved hospital wide policy management by introducing Healthstream Policy Manager for Greenwood County Hospital and all associated departments.
- Collaborated with team of 14 in the development of an Employee Health and Wellness project, company wide.
- Developed memorandums of understanding with outside entities to coordinate disaster response efforts.
- Coordinated new vendor for snack and drink vending machines within the main hospital facility.
- Introduced and implemented new cellular phone carrier for Greenwood County Hospital and applicable employees.
Affiliations
- Kansas Hospital Association - Employee Health and Wellness Cohort team.
- Certified Board of Infection Control
- Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Board
- Toronto Fire Department
Certification
- Multi-State License Registered Nurse
- Certification Infection Control
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
- Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) Instructor
- Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor
Interests
Timeline
Director of Infection Prevention/Employee Health Nurse
Greenwood County Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Newman Regional Health
09.2017 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
QS Nurses and Other Travel Nurse Agencies
04.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fort Scott Community College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Fort Scott Community College
High School Diploma -
Girard High School