Sheri West
Appleton,WI
Summary
Attentive Infection Preventionist promotes high-reliability safety culture by improving patient outcomes, reducing hospital-acquired infections and mitigating risk of occupational exposure to infectious disease. Leverages performance improvement to create safe environments. Possesses strong presentation and solid relationship building acumen.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Hearthstone Of Northern Nevada
Sparks, NV
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications.
- Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
- Managed files on procedures, infection rates and patient outcomes.
- Identified trends for hospital infections, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
- Maintained continuous and stringent safety levels and took preventive measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
- Developed educational programs for hospital personnel, patients and families to enhance knowledge of infection control.
Staff Development Coordinator RN
Hearthstone of Northern Nevada
Sparks, NV
- Plans and leads training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance
- Evaluates employee skill levels and implements new techniques to boost staff knowledge
- Assists with onboarding new employees by conducting orientation and facility-wide or job-specific training
- Conducts evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement
- Conducts training for licensed nursing staff competencies
- Recognizes areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable Conditions
Nurse Supervisor RN
HCR ManorCare Health- Services
Sparks, Nevada
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performed initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery- progress and medication side-effects
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs
- Maintained thorough and accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical record
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
Education
Registered Nurse – Licence # RN84819 Infection Preventionist – Certified by CDC Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certified by REMSA -
Registered Nurse
07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Nevada College
05.2015
Skills
- Surveillance
- Overseeing Isolation Procedures
- Managing Data
- Infection Control
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Hearthstone Of Northern Nevada
03.2018 - 06.2023
Staff Development Coordinator RN
Hearthstone of Northern Nevada
Nurse Supervisor RN
HCR ManorCare Health- Services
Registered Nurse – Licence # RN84819 Infection Preventionist – Certified by CDC Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certified by REMSA -
Registered Nurse
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Nevada College
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