Ted Tillisch
Fair Oaks,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable about infection paths in hospital outbreaks as well as known surgical issues and prevention procedures. Skilled with isolation, control and hygiene guidelines.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
McKinley Park Care Center
Sacramento, California
12.2023 - Current
- Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
- Oversaw public health statistical analysis, health care planning and surveillance systems.
- Conferred with health department, industry personnel and physicians to plan, administer and evaluate health safety standards and programs that improve public health.
- Collaborated with other departments such as laboratory services and pharmacy services regarding issues related to infection prevention.
- Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare facility.
- Monitored procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment.
- Compiled and arranged case data to complete weekly summaries.
- Led working groups, investigations and continuous surveillance with specific focus on minimizing or eliminating infection spread.
- Monitored hand hygiene practices across the healthcare facility.
- Developed educational programs for healthcare workers on preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
- Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications.
Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager
McKinley Park Care Center
Sacramento, California
12.2023 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Initiated contact with family members or guardians regarding patient's condition and treatment plan updates.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Provided nursing care for patients with acute, chronic, and terminal illnesses.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Identified potential problems early on which allowed prompt interventions when necessary.
Director of Staff Development
Spyglass
Sacramento, California
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement.
- Researched, designed, and delivered top-caliber webinars with many in attendance.
- Managed training calendar for entire fiscal year, including setting course plans, training spaces and department rotations.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to ensure employee competency in job duties.
- Worked closely with Human Resources department in creating a positive working environment for employees across all departments.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop long-term strategies for organizational growth.
- Assisted with onboarding new employees by conducting orientation and company-wide or job-specific training.
- Assessed current training methods and identified new approaches that could be used to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Analyzed each department's training needs and developed new training programs based upon data collected.
- Created comprehensive reports detailing the effectiveness of staff development initiatives.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions and team meetings to identify deficiencies and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
- Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to all staff members.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA09-2021
Skills
- Immunization programs
- Public education
- Environmental hygiene
- Isolation precautions
- Outbreak management
- Infection control
- Public health procedures
- Overseeing isolation procedures
- Infection control expertise
- Healthcare-associated infections
- Conducting investigations
- Surveillance strategies
- OSHA
- Developing prevention policies
- Infectious disease prevention
- Occupational health
- Surveillance and monitoring
- Employee health
- Revising policies
- Leadership qualities
- Report writing
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Infection risk assessment
- Epidemiology
- CDC policies
- Quality improvement
- Infection prevention education
- Managing data
- Prevention techniques
- Infection monitoring
- Leading meetings
- Collaboration
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
McKinley Park Care Center
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager
McKinley Park Care Center
12.2023 - Current
Director of Staff Development
Spyglass
11.2022 - 11.2023
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Carrington College