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Paula P. Hughes

Kapolei,HI

Summary

Goal-oriented Infection Preventionist well-versed in techniques for minimizing and controlling healthcare- assisted infections and outbreaks. Data-driven and analytical with a systematic approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an open and collaborative style.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Epidemiology Specialist , ELC DOCD

Remedy Intelligent Staffing - Honolulu Hi
Honolulu, United States
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with local Department of Health (DOH), Disease and Outbreak Control Division (DOCD) team members on monitoring and reporting Covid-19 testing K-12 among students/staff and distribution of test-kits across Hawaii.
  • Presented weekly statistical data to DOH directors, DOE officials, and contracted partners to make informed decisions about state legislation and local health practices.
  • Created worksheets and dashboards in Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server to display data on DOH websites.
  • Reported data from multiple vendors used to provide Covid-19 testing in K-12 schools throughout Hawaii in order to ensure contractual and government grant compliance.

Lead Medication History Technician

Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Created first system wide medication reconciliation program alongside physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and computer engineers.
  • Participated in departmental performance improvement initiatives and programs by collecting data, reviewing reports, acting on resolution of outstanding issues, and sending data to pharmacy statistician.
  • Led interviews independently in emergency department with patients, caregivers, pharmacies, doctor's offices, or other identified persons to obtain accurate home medication list/allergies.
  • Recruited, trained, and guided 2 medication history technicians which improved overall performance by 60%.
  • Led planning, achievement of goals, and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
  • Assisted with development of improved seminars, work schedules, and training materials.

Lead Medication History Coordinator

Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, VA
02.2015 - 11.2019
  • Created first hospital wide medication reconciliation program alongside physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and computer engineers.
  • Collected pertinent data to inform corporate stakeholders, hospital management, and pharmacy directors on ways to reduce patient readmissions and medication errors.
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across hospital departments.
  • Implemented strategies to increase program effectiveness by reaching 78% of new admissions from emergency department and reducing readmission rates by 23%.
  • Developed and presented educational topics to peer group, relevant to technician responsibilities or other educational categories as needed to reduce readmission rates.
  • Served as system-level mentor and trainer for new employees across all 11 hospital sites.
  • Managed team of 8 employees, overseeing hiring, training, scheduling, and professional growth of employees.

Intern

American Heart Association
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Provided specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation, and high blood pressure.
  • Coordinated local work groups and community outreach activities in 7 cities.
  • Designed educational material used to inform policy makers and community stakeholders.

Education

Master of Public Health - Public Health: Epidmiology

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
03.2015

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Data Monitoring and Recording
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Public Health Procedures
  • Medical Terminology
  • Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
  • HIPAA, DNV, JCAHO, TJC
  • OSHA and EPA regulations

Accomplishments

  • First hire at Sentara Leigh Hospital and Queens Medical Center to start new pharmacy program (2015, 2019).
  • Hospital recognition for above and beyond provider education with customer service (SLH 06/2019, 07/2019, 08/2019)

Certification

  • Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician December 2014-Present License Number: 10070640
  • Virginia State Certified Pharmacy Technician March 2008- December 2019 License Number: 0230012538

Timeline

Epidemiology Specialist , ELC DOCD

Remedy Intelligent Staffing - Honolulu Hi
01.2022 - Current

Lead Medication History Technician

Queens Medical Center
12.2019 - 01.2022

Lead Medication History Coordinator

Sentara Leigh Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2019

Intern

American Heart Association
05.2014 - 08.2014

Master of Public Health - Public Health: Epidmiology

Benedictine University

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Old Dominion University

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