Vicky Diehl
Saint Helen,MI
Summary
Hardworking and passionate individual willing to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills that support the role of the nurse in the prevention of infection. Exceeds the norm in orientating and training new co-workers. Many years of experience in numerous nursing roles.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Prevention Nurse-Patient Safety
MyMichigan Health
Eastern Region MyMichigan-West Branch And Gladwin
05.2017 - Current
- Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
Director of Surgical Services
Tolfree Memorial Hospital
West Branch, MI
05.1988 - 05.2018
- Chaired numerous teams facilitated the re-organization of this facility during merger with a large health system-MyMichigan Health.
- Interviewed, hired, evaluated and terminated management and support staff.
- Kept practices, techniques, policies and procedures consistent with professional standards and regulatory agencies.
- Coached, mentored and supported managers, colleagues and staff.
- Reviewed financial reports, made modifications to reduce costs and identified sound alternatives for purchasing equipment and supplies.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Chaired committees, work groups and meetings.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
Flint, MI
05.1979 - 04.1988
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2017
Infection Prevention Certification
Certification In Infection Prevention
07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Both Pre Nursing And BSN Pre Classes
University of Michigan
Flint, MI05.1988
Received Diploma in Nursing
Hurley Medical Center School of Nursing
Flint, MI05.1979
Skills
- Hospital Acquired Infection Identification and Management
- Surveillance
- Surgical Case Review for Infection Prevention and Management
- Policy Development and Management
- Staff Education and Orientation
- Employee Health
- NHSN CDC Reporting
- NDNQI Reporting
- Coordination of and working with groups across the spectrum of healthcare
- Safety Culture development and management
Timeline
Infection Prevention Nurse-Patient Safety
MyMichigan Health
05.2017 - Current
Director of Surgical Services
Tolfree Memorial Hospital
05.1988 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
05.1979 - 04.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Infection Prevention Certification
Certification In Infection Prevention
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Both Pre Nursing And BSN Pre Classes
University of Michigan
Received Diploma in Nursing
Hurley Medical Center School of Nursing