Tammy Parsons
Gahanna,OH
Summary
Clinical lead Infection Preventionist across a four hospital system (974 beds) with track record of success, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INFECTION CONTROL SPECIALIST
Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital
COLUMBUS, OH
09.2016 - Current
- Ensured system regulatory compliance by reviewing and revising policies and procedures, such as Infection Control plan, Respiratory Protection Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Plan, and Emergency Management Plan.
- Demonstrated leadership by actively participating in the implementation process of EPIC/Bugsy utilizing expertise in manning the command center and contributing to builds and education initiatives at other corporate facilities.
- Responsible for the successful implementation and ongoing compliance with the Mt. Carmel St. Ann's (322 beds) Infection Control Program in addition to the (60 bed) surgical hospital over the last year during a position vacancy. This includes the Infection Control Committee, daily surveillance, identification of HAIs, process improvement, NHSN monthly submission, and validation, which has resulted in meeting system annual goals.
- Use epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and outbreak investigation, including emerging pathogens.
- Collaborated with a diverse team to create and execute a hand hygiene auditing plan, resulting in a 15% increase in compliance and meeting Leapfrog guidelines.
- Designed and delivered an orientation program for newly hired Infection Preventionist, alongside providing continuous education on preventive measures, customized to each hospital department.
- Led a team in the C Diff Reduction program, ultimately sustaining CMS top quartile for the system.
- Led infection control program through six successful triennial surveys across three of the system's hospitals.
- Managed infection control measures on multiple construction initiatives, including a hybrid operating room, emergency department expansion within an existing hospital, and currently building a new hospital.
INFECTION PREVENTION NURSE SPECIALIST
ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
HUNTINGTON, WV
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Used standardized definitions to identify and analyze infectious events, indicators or outcomes and develop action plan for improvement
- Provides knowledge and guidance preventing infection among staff, patients, and visitors
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in development of policies to reduce the risk of disease transmission
- Provided education, including new employee orientation and department-specific education, as identified.
- Worked with the Infection Control team transitioning from CDC hand hygiene guidelines to WHO guidelines.
- Served as an ongoing resource for hospital staff in regard to infection prevention practices.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ST.MARY'S SCHOOL OF NURSING
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Taught 4th semester students in the Associate Degree program which includes lectures, and clinicals on units including adult med/surg, pediatrics, and adult intensive care
- Worked collaboratively with other faculty and leadership in curriculum development to the meet the need of the every changing field of healthcare
- Advised approximately 15 students per semester
- Engaged in scholarly activity and development outcomes assessment; and participate in the school, organization and community service
- Actively served on school of nursing and hospital committees.
ICU NURSE SPECIALIST
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided leadership in the Intensive Care Units utilizing knowledge, skills, and clinical expertise influencing patient/family, nurses, and the organization
- Collaborated with the leadership team to design, implement and measure effective and efficient evidence-based care strategies
- Accountable to lead clinical practice and education in the ICU's as well as mentoring, patient advocacy, and performance improvement.
HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
KENTUCKY ORGAN DONOR AFFILIATES
HUNTINGTON, WV
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Overall management of clinical practice, education, and professional development related to organ and tissue donation in eight individual hospitals
- Collaborated with varying professional disciplines to identify and achieve evidenced-based practice goals specific to improving donation
- Evaluated the potential organ donor, provided education, and counseling with the families, coordinated and provided direct clinical care of the organ donor
- Collaborated with co-workers and organ procurement organization peers in the development and implementation of annual educational multi-disciplinary conferences within the service area as well as the state
- Provided leadership and assist in skill set development of colleagues as a senior staff member and preceptor.
REGISTERED NURSE
CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
HUNTINGTON, WV
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Provided direct patient care for the critically ill child as well as neonatal and adult overflow patients in a 10-bed PICU.
- Assisted in the coordination of care among disciplines
- Provided leadership and assisted in the development of critical thinking skills and nursing skills as a charge nurse and preceptor
- Collaborated closely with the unit representative and physicians in performance improvement activities.
REGISTERED NURSE
CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLESTON, WV
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Performed leadership role as a charge nurse and unit preceptor. Collaborated with education and performance improvement staff to meet unit goals.
- Provided direct patient care for ill children age 11 and younger on a 36 bed pediatric unit
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING/HEALTHCARE EDUCATION -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
PHOENIX, AZ01.2009
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
HUNTINGTON, WV01.1995
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- EPIC Bugsy
- Cerner
- Sorian Clinicals
- Medmined
- Sentri 7
- Transplant Enterprise Platform system
Affiliations
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
- National Association for Healthcare Quality
Certification
Board Certified in Infection Prevention and Control
Timeline
INFECTION CONTROL SPECIALIST
Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital
09.2016 - Current
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ST.MARY'S SCHOOL OF NURSING
01.2013 - 01.2015
INFECTION PREVENTION NURSE SPECIALIST
ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
01.2012 - 01.2016
ICU NURSE SPECIALIST
01.2010 - 01.2012
HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
KENTUCKY ORGAN DONOR AFFILIATES
01.2005 - 01.2010
REGISTERED NURSE
CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
01.1998 - 01.2005
REGISTERED NURSE
CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER
01.1995 - 01.1998
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING/HEALTHCARE EDUCATION -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Board Certified in Infection Prevention and Control
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