Yoschenea "Yoshi" Copeland
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Infection Preventionist with proven expertise at Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, excelling in outbreak investigations and regulatory compliance. Skilled in data analysis and education material development, I effectively led infection control initiatives, enhancing hygiene standards and staff training, while fostering collaboration to improve public health outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Point Pleasant, New Jersey
06.2009 - Current
- Assisted in regulatory inspections by providing necessary documentation and reporting to the National Health Safety Network (NHSN).
- Reviewed and updated infection prevention education materials for staff and patients.
- Led investigations on infection outbreaks and coordinated response efforts.
- Analyzed infection data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement best practices in infection control.
- Monitored compliance with hygiene standards throughout the facility.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on infection prevention protocols.
- Reported notifiable conditions to state and county health authorities, per regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed data from various sources, such as daily laboratory culture and sensitivity reports, and public health agencies, to monitor emerging threats from infectious agents.
- Conferred with the health department, industry personnel, and physicians to plan, administer, and evaluate health safety standards and programs for facility and community safety.
- Oversaw public health statistical analysis, health care planning and surveillance systems.
- Identified key findings for each case, including location, severity and clinical findings.
- Upheld requirements for data collection, reporting and quality control for duration of investigations.
Nurse Unit Manager
Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Point Pleasant, NJ
06.2009 - 04.2020
- Oversaw daily operations and workflows for nursing staff and patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Evaluated patient assessments and coordinated nursing interventions effectively.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to assess patient outcomes and develop treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical And Scientific Communication
DeVry University
North Brunswick, NJ12-2016
Associate of Science - Telecommunications Managment
DeVry College of Technology
North Brunswick, NJ01-2003
Skills
- Infection control strategies
- Data analysis and reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Outbreak investigation techniques
- Educational material development
- Hygiene monitoring practices
- Healthcare-associated infection prevention
- Antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
- Isolation procedure oversight
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Management)
- National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Infection Control Tracking
- Electronic health record systems (PCC, NJIIS)
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Intravenous Administration (Certified)
Accomplishments
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology: Completion: The APIC Learning System for CIC (2025). Certification for Infection Control (CIC) to be completed within two months.
- Employee of the Year Award (2020)
- Employee of the Month Award (2025) (2020)
- Innovation and Impact Award for Project (TASC) Together Against Sickle Anemia (2016)
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
06.2009 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager
Crest Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
06.2009 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Technical And Scientific Communication
DeVry University
Associate of Science - Telecommunications Managment
DeVry College of Technology
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