Stephanie Serovich
Seaside Park
Summary
Dedicated Performance Improvement Nurse with over 21 years in pediatric bedside care. Expertise in infection prevention, data analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration, instrumental in achieving quality improvement awards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Nurse, CIC/Performance Improvement Coordinator
St. Clare's Health System
01.2022 - Current
- Experienced as an Infection Preventionist in a community hospital with collaboration with employee health.
- Oversaw Infection Prevention of St. Clare's LTC ventilator unit.
- Experience entering NHSN/CDRSS data
- Experience with reporting to New Jersey Department of Health
- Experience with ICRA/Construction
- Provides education and serves as a resource.
- Provides patient education regarding disease transmission and prevention.
- Provides education during orientation.
- Assisted with development and implementation of an Infection Control Boot Camp for all staff.
- Contributed to Joint Commission preparation and survey activities.
- As of 4/2023 I will assist Infection Prevention in times of need but primarily work in the Performance Improvement Department with the below job description:
- Mortality Review- review all moralities to assess if we could have improved our care.
- Peer Review Committee- work directly with the physician leadership involved with the Peer Review Process. Review cases and type up narrative to discuss during Peer Review meeting. Write letters to physician regarding inquiries and determination of Peer Review case.
- Restraint Audit management- daily restraint audits with the assistance of unit leadership to assure compliance with documentation.
- AHA Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter Measure- review Afib/Aflutter cases and input data into AHA site. Accomplished our first Silver award with AHA for this measure. Worked with physician staff to ensure that we provide appropriate care to our patients inline with AHA measures.
- Assisted with TJC audits on nursing units and provided education to all staff.
- Meet bimonthly with CMO to discuss mortalities.
- Participate in the Falls & Restraints Committee.
- Present data at the Performance Improvement meeting on Afib/Aflutter measure and restraints.
- Present data at Nurse Practice Council, Emergency Medicine meetings.
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Atlantic Health System
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked as staff nurse in a 14-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, delivering critical care to patients.
- Provided nursing care across specialties, including general pediatrics and pediatric emergency department.
- Contributed to The Joint Commission initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and quality of care.
- Established partnerships with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care coordination.
Infection Preventionist, CIC
MMC Infection Preventionist
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Oversaw Maternal Child Division and ortho program nursing units to ensure compliance with infection control standards.
- Experience with entering NHSN/CDRSS data.
- Managed infection control during construction activities to minimize risk of infection transmission.
- Provides education and serves as a resource to staff.
- Provides patient education regarding disease transmission and prevention.
- Provides education during orientation.
- Participated in TJC preparation and surveys.
Pediatric Pulmonology Nurse
AHS Pediatric Pulmonology
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Triage patients via the telephone.
- Secured prior authorization from insurance companies for medications, procedures, and testing, ensuring timely patient care.
- Supported physician during patient consultations in clinic.
- Monitor patients during EXCAT testing.
- Coordinated testing appointments for patients to ensure timely evaluations.
- Order testing for patients.
- Review lab/sleep study reports with families.
- Educated families on medication usage and management, fostering adherence and understanding of treatment plans.
Infection Preventionist, CIC
HMC Infection Preventionist
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Entered NHSN/CDRSS data to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
- Daily surveillance of hospital patient census.
- Experience with reporting to NJDOH.
- Gained experience implementing ICRA protocols during construction projects.
- Collaborated directly with Occupational Medicine to address employee health concerns.
- Educated staff on infection prevention protocols and served as a resource for relevant inquiries.
- Provides patient education regarding disease transmission and prevention.
- Contributed to multiple Joint Commission preparation and surveys.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new staff to enhance understanding of infection control practices.
Infection Control Nurse, CIC
Saint Clare's Health System
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Experienced as an Infection Preventionist in a community hospital with collaboration with employee health.
- Developed and implemented Infection Control Boot Camp for all staff to enhance infection prevention knowledge.
- Educated new staff during orientation on infection prevention protocols and best practices.
- Entered NHSN/CDRSS data to support infection control monitoring and compliance.
- Managed infection control risk assessments during construction projects.
- Provides patient education regarding disease transmission and prevention.
- Experience with reporting to New Jersey Department of Health.
- Participated in Joint Commission preparation and surveys.
- Denville, NJ
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center
07.1995 - 09.2015
- Active charge nurse for a 12 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care in general pediatrics, pediatric emergency department, NICU, intermediate care nursery, regular nursery, and pediatric hematology/oncology.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to enhance patient care.
- Coordinated precepting routines and policies to ensure effective onboarding and nursing care for newly hired nurses.
- Participated in The Joint Commission and Det Norske Veritas accreditation surveys to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Paterson, NJ
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University - College of Nursing
Wayne, NJ01-1995
Skills
- Infection control
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Program development
- Health data reporting
- Data analysis
- Patient education
Certification
- CIC
- BLS
- PALS (previously held)
- CCRN (previously held)
Credentials
- BSN
- CIC
Committees
- Performance Improvement Committee
- Infection Control Committee
- Value Analysis Committee
- Nurse Practice Council
- Nurse Executive Committee
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee
- Flu Committee
- Total Joint Interdisciplinary Team
- Restraints Committee
Accomplishments
2025 AHA Silver Award for Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse, CIC/Performance Improvement Coordinator
St. Clare's Health System
01.2022 - Current
Pediatric Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Atlantic Health System
03.2021 - 01.2022
Infection Preventionist, CIC
MMC Infection Preventionist
11.2019 - 03.2021
Pediatric Pulmonology Nurse
AHS Pediatric Pulmonology
02.2019 - 11.2019
Infection Preventionist, CIC
HMC Infection Preventionist
04.2018 - 02.2019
Infection Control Nurse, CIC
Saint Clare's Health System
09.2015 - 04.2018
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center
07.1995 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University - College of Nursing