Naomi Anderson
Goodlettsville,TN
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with proven success at Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, leading infection prevention initiatives and staff development programs. Expert in compliance and quality assurance, with strong skills in EMR systems and multidisciplinary collaboration, driving significant improvements in patient care and safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Preventionist/Staff Development Coordinator
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Nashville, TN
11.2019 - Current
- Directed facility-wide infection control efforts, including surveillance, outbreak response, COVID-19 protocols, and HAI reduction strategies.
- Created and led staff development programs, clinical orientation, and annual competencies for all nursing personnel.
- Managed all aspects of employee health, including TB testing, vaccine compliance, sick calls, and return-to-work clearances.
- Coordinated internal audits, data abstraction, and compliance reviews in preparation for state and federal surveys.
- Supervised weekend nursing operations, ensuring optimal staffing, care delivery, and adherence to policies.
- Served as liaison between clinical departments and executive leadership, supporting quality and compliance initiatives.
Travel Nurse
Shift Key/Maxim Health Care/Huffmaster’s/Rapid Staffing/KARE (MPHD)
10.2017 - Current
- Adapted to various clinical environments under short-term contracts, assuming infection prevention and critical care roles.
- Administered medications, IVs, wound care, and immunizations in LTC, rehab, and post-acute settings.
- Utilized multiple EMRs, including PCC, MatrixCare, and Cerner, while ensuring timely, accurate documentation.
LPN
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehab
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Provide direct patient care by implementing clinical protocol and physician directives that uphold high standards of safety and quality to meet the resident's needs.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and monitor for adverse reactions or side effects, documenting all patient interactions in the electronic health record (Cerner).
- Delegate assignments and or tasks to CAN and attend Care plan meetings as needed.
Float Pool Field Hospice Aide
Alive Hospice
Nashville, TN
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Assist/ provide total care to the patient in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including personal hygiene, bathing, shampooing hair, shaving, dressing, elimination, ambulation and transfers.
- Document activities, observations, submit appropriate and legible documentation and report any changes to the patient to RN or Clinical Coordinator.
- Follows the care plan as assigned by the RN and provide emotional support to patient and caregivers.
Care Partner [PHOC, Newborn Nursery, Colon Rectal GYN Surgery]
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Perform routine blood draws and glucose checks, collect specimens.
- Assist/perform treatment procedures using sterile technique with urethral catheterizations, Foley irrigation and care.
- Assist in wound/ostomy care.
- Assisted in newborn circumcisions, state regulated screenings, encouraged skin to skin and taught mother’s on proper breastfeeding techniques and benefits.
- Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draws and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Public Health
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY08.2025
Practical Nursing Program - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Dickson, TN08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant Training - CNA
Institute of Allied Health and Commerce
Memphis, TN06.2006
Skills
- Infection Control Liaison & Prevention Programs
- Weekend Nursing Supervision & Staff Oversight
- Employee Health Oversight & Compliance (OSHA/TB/Immunizations)
- Staff Development, Curriculum Design & Onboarding
- Data Abstraction & Chart Audits
- Policy & Procedure Development
- EMR Proficiency: Cerner, Matrix, PCC
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Delegation
- Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
Certification
- CPR
- Infection Control
Timeline
LPN
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehab
01.2024 - 07.2025
Infection Control Preventionist/Staff Development Coordinator
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
11.2019 - Current
Travel Nurse
Shift Key/Maxim Health Care/Huffmaster’s/Rapid Staffing/KARE (MPHD)
10.2017 - Current
Float Pool Field Hospice Aide
Alive Hospice
06.2015 - 12.2017
Care Partner [PHOC, Newborn Nursery, Colon Rectal GYN Surgery]
Vanderbilt University
07.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Public Health
Western Kentucky University
Practical Nursing Program - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Certified Nursing Assistant Training - CNA
Institute of Allied Health and Commerce
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