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COVID-19 INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Professional Summary

Detail oriented CIC Certified Infection Prevention Specialist with 5+ years of experience providing Infection Prevention leadership and guidance to Hospital Incident Management Teams, System Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) Teams, and Hospital/Clinic Leaders regarding best practice recommendations in accordance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and CDC standards. Helped drive performance improvement metrics with new campaigns, reductions in hospital acquired infections with implementation of roadmap strategies, and provided transparent communication with Senior Leadership on Quality performance and areas identified for improvement. Strong ability to work collaboratively and independently on projects with a patient centered focus on Zero Preventable Harm.

Skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong communication
  • Creative problem solving
  • Surveillance
  • Data Management
  • Detail oriented
  • Investigations
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Collaboration
  • Data Summary
Work History
Company NameCOVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control//City, State//June 2020 to Current
  • Monitor positive COVID result workflow from MAVEN (Lab reporting platform) which drives work for COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Group.
  • Conduct investigations of positive COVID-19 cases in settings such as Long-Term Care, Critical Access Hospitals, Group Homes, Correctional Facilities, and other Healthcare driven settings.
  • Assess current Infection Prevention Programs at facilities that provide healthcare services to patients and residents and make recommendations where gaps are identified.
  • Lead Rapid Response Calls for Facilities that have their first positive COVID case.
  • Coach and mentor clients - Infection Prevention, Director of Nursing, and Administrative staff on measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19.
  • Conduct contact tracing and risk assessments for possible high risk exposures of healthcare workers and/or residents to COVID-19.
  • Compile/report Daily Positive COVID Cases for Long-Term Care facilities.
  • Work collaboratively with various departments within ND Department of Health.
  • Train and mentor new employees.
  • Future training to conduct Tele-ICAR Assessments with Healthcare Facilities such as Long Term Care and Critical Access Hospitals.
Company NameInfection Prevention Specialist//City, State//August 2015 to May 2020
  • CIC certification - Board certified in Infection Prevention and Control.
  • Medical Technical Specialist for Infection Prevention on West Market Incident Management Team during COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • Team member of System Performance Improvement Teams - System Hand Hygiene Team.
  • Team member of System Hospital Acquire Infection Reduction Teams - CAUTI Team, CLABSI Team, and CDIFF Team.
  • Team member of Performance Utilization Team for EPIC Infection Control Module.
  • Perform active surveillance for hospital acquired infections (HAIs)/conditions using the EPIC Infection Control Module for electronic surveillance.
  • Investigate HAIs to identify source/cause of infection, and educate healthcare personnel regarding gaps in care.
  • Identify trends for hospital infections and develop risk reduction strategies.
  • Recognize areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
  • Maintain continuous and stringent preventative measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to help control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
  • Conduct Mock Joint Commission Surveys to ensure compliance with Infection Control Prevention Measures.
  • Communicate data and analysis to implement process improvement initiatives - i.e. Hand Hygiene Hero Initiative.
  • Advise, create and implement new and improved healthcare system policies/procedures aimed at preventing or reducing infections - i.e. CLABSI and CDIFF Team.
  • Develop, revise, and implement CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
  • Monitor procedures related to sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment and advise on opportunities for improvement.
  • Monitor staff performance with compliance in the following areas - isolation, donning/doffing, hand hygiene and provide just in time education when necessary.
  • Compile and arrange Infection Prevention Program data to complete weekly and monthly Infection Prevention summaries - i.e. Departmental hand hygiene compliance rates, HAI data, etc.
  • Develop Infection Prevention Presentations for various Leadership Meetings - i.e. Medical Staff, Quality Board, Infection Control/Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Specialty Provider Groups.
  • Co-chair of Fargo HAI Team.
  • Co-chair of Fargo Infection Prevention/Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
  • Develop and present educational programs for hospital personnel related to infection control.
  • Conduct construction risk assessments to comply with health requirements and assess/address possible infection control and safety issues.
  • Upheld requirements for data surveillance, collection, and reporting to NHSN and local state health departments.
  • Participate in continuing education opportunities and attended State/National Infection Prevention Conferences.
Company NameMedical Technologist, Microbiology//City, State//October 2000 to August 2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical TechnologyNorth Dakota State University//City, State
  • Graduated Cum Laude
  • Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Associate of Science - Pre Medical TechnologyNorth Dakota State College of Science//City, State
Certifications and Licenses
  • CIC Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (Certified by CBIC)
  • National license in Medical Technology - MT (ASCP)
  • State license in Clinical Laboratory Science - ND CLS
Memberships
  • National APIC Member
  • MN APIC Chapter Member
  • Dakota Plains APIC Chapter Member
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • North Dakota State University
  • North Dakota State College of Science

Job Titles Held:

  • COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control
  • Infection Prevention Specialist
  • Medical Technologist, Microbiology

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
    Associate of Science - Pre Medical Technology

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