Yesenia Ortiz

Infection Control/Employee Health

September 2022- Current.

Managed surveillance and reporting of infection data to state, corporate and national agencies.

Conduct environmental rounds throughout the facility with strong attention to detail.

Create monthly infection control data, and address findings for compliance with accreditation requirements, practices, and policies.

Chair the infection Control Committee, driving interdepartmental collaboration resulting in improvement in compliance with best practice standards

Informs Safety Officer of problems of safety or the environment which have come to the attention of the Infection Preventionist.

Clear all onboarding staff by request most current COVID vaccines for NHSN reporting, administer tuberculosis skin test and read results, obtaining chest x-ray results, or most resent QuantiFERON results. Fit testing for N 95 size and offer Influenza vaccine.

Refer in-house injuries to corporate insurance, monitor days off tracking and restrictions until cleared to full duty.

Collaborate with CNO to review and update infection control policies aligning with current guidelines and regulations.

Trained all new onboarding staff on proper use of PPE and all isolation infection control procedures during new employee orientation.

Developed and executed 3 consecutive Annual Skills Fair Training from 2022-2024 for all 300+ staff enhancing Nursing and Infection Control and practices.

Communicate with patients in a therapeutic manner that supports trust and mutual respect.

Collaborate with staff nurses and medical providers to plan patients infectious care treatment.

Collaborate with the public health department in reporting communicable diseases and facilitate appointments for treatment.

Facilitate in safely placing and removing patients who require isolation precautions based on infection and/or risk status.

Continuously educate and mentor clinical and non-clinical personnel on Infection Control practices and policies.

Function as a clinical resource to co-workers, offer training solutions and strategies.

Direct investigations of clusters/outbreaks.

Staffing/Staff Educator/Hospital Audits/Supply Manager

June 2020- August 2022

Developed, implemented and evaluated educational information to increase compliance within the nursing staff based on learning needs, clinical priorities, and organizational resources.

Trained all floor nurses upon hire.

Submitted patient record audit data to Chief Nursing Officer for compliance tracking and improvement.

Assisted Quality Improvement/Risk Management by submitting Hospital-Based Inpatient Psychiatric Service (HBIBS) data into the Joint Commission Hospital-Based Inpatient Psychiatric website.

Managed, ordered, and stocked hospital supplies.

Maintained the daily nursing staffing grid based on the hospital census.

LPN Psychiatric Nurse

7/2015-6/2019

Monitored patients’ mental and physical health status, taking note of any changes or progress.

Documented patients’ treatment progress and maintaining accurate medical records.

Created and implemented individualized care plans for patients.

Administered medications as prescribed and monitored side effects.

Provided therapeutic support to patients.

Provided nursing groups and activities

Collaborating with psychiatrists, psychologists, medical providers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Educated patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment plans.

Handled emergencies such as patients’ detox medical emergencies, violent crises, or suicidal impulses.

Maintaining strict privacy and confidentiality protocols in all patient interactions.

CNA/Mental Health Tech

Dec 2013-June 2015

Maintained the unit schedule, groups activities, mealtimes.

Monitored patients Q15s for safety.

Identified and reported abnormal behavior.

Performed immediate search of patients upon admission for contraband.

Orient patients to the unit, unit programs, and hospital rules.

Respond to codes making patient and staff safety a priority.

Assisted with de-escalation of patients during angry outbursts by offering time to talk while setting boundaries and limits.