Rebecca Jansen
Pierz,MN
Summary
Education Specialist skilled in infection control compliance and training program coordination. Led quality improvement initiatives and mentored staff to uphold patient care standards and enhance educational outcomes. Utilized data analysis and problem-solving to implement effective healthcare solutions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist/Infection Prevention
St. Gabriel's Hospital
Little Falls, MN
02.2020 - Current
- Coordinated individual training, computer-based training, and annual competency training for nurses to enhance skill development
- Educate staff on new infection prevention standards and current compliance standards
- Maintained compliance with infection control standards to ensure safe healthcare practices
- Monitored and audited charts for isolation, microorganisms, CAUTI, CLABSI, HAI's, and SSI's to support quality improvement efforts
- Educate staff on workplace violence in the healthcare system, along with new hire education and compliance training
- Perform assessments from an infection prevention perspective including all building projects and environments of care
- Coordinate student placements and educational contracts in the healthcare system
Nurse Manager
Family Medical Center
Little Falls, MN
08.2014 - 02.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold patient care standards, enhancing overall care quality.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop effective care plans for patients.
- Facilitated training sessions for new nurses on protocols and procedures, improving staff readiness and patient care consistency.
- Managed scheduling to maintain adequate staffing levels during shifts.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing staff development.
- Investigated patient complaints regarding care experience, implementing solutions to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Resolved conflicts among medical staff in a professional manner.
RN Nurse Triage
Family Medical Center
Little Falls, MN
02.2011 - 08.2014
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
- Provided telephone advice in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring patient understanding and safety.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medications, and diet plans, empowering them to manage disease processes effectively.
- Coordinated with physicians and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately.
RN on Obstetrics Unit
St. Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud, MN
01.2006 - 08.2011
- Monitored patients continuously during labor and delivery to ensure safety and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create personalized birth plans, enhancing patient-centered care.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Advocated for patient comfort and safety throughout the childbirth experience.
- Educated families on newborn care and breastfeeding techniques, supporting successful post-delivery outcomes.
- Delivered medications and IV fluids according to physician orders.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of the care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Assisted in emergency situations by implementing established protocols swiftly.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in labor and delivery care.
RN on Obstetrics Unit
St. Gabriel's Hospital
Little Falls, MN
11.1998 - 01.2006
- Provided continuous patient monitoring during labor and delivery processes.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns with electronic fetal monitoring equipment to ensure timely identification of potential issues.
- Reviewed and tracked mothers' progress in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor data, and promptly communicated findings to delivering physician.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create tailored birth plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Benedict
St. Joseph, MN05-1998
Skills
- Infection control compliance
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Program coordination
- Educational training
- Patient care standards
- Contract negotiation
- Mentoring staff
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Audit and compliance monitoring
- Environmental assessments
- Immunization administration
- Hand hygiene compliance
Affiliations
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control
- Minnesota Nurses Association
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Registered Nurse License #1408410
- TEAM ESSENTIALS & TEAM ADVANCED Certified Instructor
- FEMA Certificate of Achievements IS-100, IS-200, and IS 700
- FEMA Hospital Emergency Response Training: Basic, Indirect Delivery
- Crucial Accountability Certificate
Accomplishments
- 2021 Saint Francis Award Recipient
Timeline
Education Specialist/Infection Prevention
St. Gabriel's Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Nurse Manager
Family Medical Center
08.2014 - 02.2020
RN Nurse Triage
Family Medical Center
02.2011 - 08.2014
RN on Obstetrics Unit
St. Cloud Hospital
01.2006 - 08.2011
RN on Obstetrics Unit
St. Gabriel's Hospital
11.1998 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Benedict