Infection Control Quality Nurse
Natasha Hill
Choctaw Nation Health Services
Durant,OK
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
Infection Control Nurse skilled in compliance, risk assessment, and policy development. Analyzes trends and strengthens internal controls to support leadership with actionable insights. Committed to enhancing patient safety and driving compliance readiness across quality initiatives.
Work History
Infection Control Quality Nurse
6 Years 7 Months- Lead infection-control compliance activities by monitoring adherence to tribal, state, and federal regulations and identifying emerging risks across outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Conduct investigations into surgical site infections and other reportable events; analyze findings, determine root causes, and present corrective recommendations to leadership.
- Manage reporting of communicable diseases to county and state health departments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory adherence.
- Produced detailed monthly and quarterly reports for leadership, highlighting trends, summarizing risks, and recommending actionable mitigation strategies.
- Managed reporting of communicable diseases to county and state health departments, ensuring accuracy and timely regulatory compliance.
- Produce detailed monthly and quarterly reports for leadership, including trend analysis, risk summaries, and actionable mitigation strategies.
- Oversee Respiratory Protection Program compliance with NIOSH standards, including fit-testing oversight, documentation review, and staff education.
- Tracked and evaluated emerging local and global health threats to enhance organizational preparedness and response planning.
- Contributed to a zero-finding Joint Commission survey, demonstrating strong compliance readiness and effective internal controls.
Family Practice Float Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Delivered patient education on disease prevention, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
- Communicated critical patient condition changes to providers, facilitating timely diagnostic follow-up.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, chronic disease management, and health promotion strategies.
Labor & Delivery / Postpartum Nurse
2 Years 4 Months- Assessed and monitored patients throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, ensuring adherence to maternal-child health standards for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans and provided education on postpartum expectations, wound care, and infection prevention, enhancing patient understanding and recovery.
- Assessed maternal vital signs, lochia, and fundal tone to identify postpartum complications.
- Educated patients on newborn care, warning signs, and recovery expectations before discharge.
- Monitored pain control and administered prescribed medications per postpartum care plans.
Psychiatric Technician / Admissions Clerk
3 Years- Facilitated accurate patient registration and documentation to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Coordinated therapeutic programming while upholding quality and safety standards for patient care.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, preserving dignity and therapeutic routine.
- Supported crisis intervention efforts using calm de-escalation techniques.
Mastectomy Fitter
1 Year 1 MonthSecurity
3 Years 3 MonthsMilitary Police Officer
6 Years 11 MonthsEducation
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Currently Enrolled
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (BA)
Skills
Risk compliance
Policy development
Root-cause analysis
Data reporting
Infection control strategies
Policy Development & Internal Controls
Program evaluation
Cross-department collaboration
Staff training
Infection prevention
Certification
- RN – Oklahoma Board of Nursing
- RN – Texas Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Infection Control Quality Nurse
Choctaw Nation Health Services
04.2020 - CurrentRead More
Family Practice Float Nurse
Choctaw Nation Health Services
02.2019 - 04.2020Read More
Labor & Delivery / Postpartum Nurse
Alliance Health Women’s Center
10.2016 - 02.2019Read More
Psychiatric Technician / Admissions Clerk
Texoma Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2016Read More
Mastectomy Fitter
Durant Medical Supply
05.2012 - 06.2013Read More
Security
Choctaw Casino & Resort
01.2007 - 04.2010Read More
Military Police Officer
United States Navy
01.2000 - 12.2006Read More
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology (BA)
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East Central University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing (BSN)
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University of Phoenix
Master of Public Health (MPH)
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Accomplishments
- 2026 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Nominee – Infection Control
- 2026 IHS Director’s Award for Patient Safety — Infection Control team recognized for advancing patient safety through infection prevention efforts, disease surveillance, employee protection, public health reporting, and evidence-based practices.
- 2026 Joint Commission Survey- Zero Infection Control findings at the Durant Regional Medical Clinic.