Tabitha Keough
Klamath Falls
Summary
Apply 24 years of experience, knowledge, and dedication in healthcare as the Quality Manager director to aid in Sky Lakes' continued growth, success, and an onward trajectory.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for infection control coordination. Strong focus on infection prevention, compliance, and quality improvement. Reliable team collaborator, flexible with changing needs, and committed to achieving results. Skilled in data analysis, policy development, and training programs, with a keen eye for identifying and mitigating risks.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Coordinator
Sky Lakes Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the safety of patients and staff related to infectious diseases and employee health nurse for the hospital staff.
Clinical Manager
Sky Lakes Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for daily operations of the birthing center and staff.
Charge Nurse
Sky Lakes Medical Center
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Responsible for staff assignments, patient care and safety, and collaboration with providers.
Labor and Delivery
Medical Solutions Travel Nurse
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Labor and Delivery nurse in multiple acute care hospitals throughout the United States. Responsible for the safety and well-being of the laboring patient and newborn.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Responsible for high-risk laboring patients in the acute care hospital setting.
Gastrointestinal lab nurse
Tucson Medical Center
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Responsible for patients having gastrointestinal procedures in the acute care setting.
Medical Surgical nurse
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
07.2008 - 09.2011
- Responsible for patients having orthopedic procedures in the acute care setting.
Medical Assistant
Prime Health Women’s Health Specialists
11.2001 - 03.2007
- Responsible for patients in a clinical office setting, assisting with minor procedures, injections, and clerical duties as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College of Nursing
Eastlake, OH04.2008
Fire Fighter 240 Certificate - undefined
Auburn Career Center
01.2003
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic Certificate - undefined
Auburn Career Center
01.2003
Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
Cleveland Institute of Medical and Dental Assistants
Mentor, Ohio01.2001
Skills
- Infection risk assessment
- Patient safety advocacy
- Continuous learning attitude
- Infection monitoring
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Surveillance
- Infection control
- Process improvement strategies
- Data analysis proficiency
- Employee health
- Research and evaluation
- Public education
- Policy development
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment techniques
- Environmental monitoring methods
- Emergency preparedness planning
- Infection control committee participation
Certification
- Registered Nurse Oregon State: 201607896RN Expiration Date: 7/12/2026
- DNV Certification in Healthcare Infection Prevention Practices- Basic: Expires 09-2025
Affiliations
- Membership APIC- The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
- Membership AOHP- Organization for Occupational Health Professionals
Timeline
Infection Control Coordinator
Sky Lakes Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Manager
Sky Lakes Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2023
Charge Nurse
Sky Lakes Medical Center
11.2017 - 12.2021
Labor and Delivery
Medical Solutions Travel Nurse
02.2015 - 11.2017
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
11.2013 - 02.2015
Gastrointestinal lab nurse
Tucson Medical Center
11.2011 - 11.2013
Medical Surgical nurse
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
07.2008 - 09.2011
Medical Assistant
Prime Health Women’s Health Specialists
11.2001 - 03.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College of Nursing
Fire Fighter 240 Certificate - undefined
Auburn Career Center
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic Certificate - undefined
Auburn Career Center
Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
Cleveland Institute of Medical and Dental Assistants
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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