Over twenty yearsĀ experience in nursing / health care industry to include Infection Control, Nephrology Nursing, Critical Care, and Peri-operative Nursing
Demonstrated leadership skills in multiple settings
Proficient skills in National Healthcare Safety Network definitions / standards, and reporting.
In depth knowledge of Joint Commission Standards, Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations, Centers Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, and Pennsylvania Act 52 legislation
Expertise in infection surveillance
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications and proprietary patient-information software
Ability to analyze and solve complex challenges while prioritizing multiple responsibilities
Strong interpersonal/communication skills with colleagues, managers, and directorsĀ
Professional Affiliation: Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC)
Developed and implemented customized e-learning training series (instrument processing) with competency monitoring utilized by University of Pennsylvania Health System
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Abstract poster presentation of e-learning instrument processing series at National APIC Conference 2014Ā
In-depth knowledge of Architectural Guidelines for Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities as well as CDC / HICPAC Guidelines
Communicable disease exposure management
Infection Control education for staff and managers by both formal and informal modalities
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PAExpected in 2005 ā āGraduate classes:Nusring - GPA:
Epidemiology - 3 credits
Nursing leadership - 3 credits
Graduate Coursework 2004
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Stratford, NJ
Nursing Informatics 3 credits
Adult Health 3 credits
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2002
Immaculata University 2002
Immaculata, PA
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing 1991
Gloucester County College
Sewell, NJ
Diploma - Practical Nursing 1984
Camden County Vocational and Technical School
Sicklerville, NJ
Licenses
Professional Licenses
Pennsylvania Nursing License - current
New Jersey Nursing License - expired
* reinstatement application in process
Current Certification:
Infection Control
Professional Experience
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania - Infection Control Specialist / Infection Preventionist City, STATE, 11/2005 - Current
Daily surveillance of microbiology lab results to identify communicable diseases, and reporting to local and state health departments
Initiatation ofĀ proper isolation protocols for patients identified as having communicable disease
Management of exposed employees / patients in collaboration with Occupational medicine / patient physicians
Conduct environmental rounds of both in-patient and out-pt areas with direct communication of identified patient safety or regulatory concerns to managers
Education resource for infection control
Active participant in all phases of construction projects to include design to ensure compliance with state regulations and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. Also responsible to issue ICRA permit pre-construction.
Identification of hospital acquired infections with both internal and external (CDC / NHSN) reporting as required.
Infection Control Representative for Unit Based Clinical Leadership for assigned units to include both medical / surgical intensive care units as well as step down units.
Responsible for Infection control activities in > 90 out-patient practices.
Monitoring and measuring ofĀ hand hygiene compliance in ambulatory practices with report / presentations at bi-monthly to Infection Control Committee
Ongoing assessment of learning needs. Developed electronic training series with customized modules based on various needs of practice.
Infection Control Practitioner
2004 - 2005
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) Philadelphia, PA
Surveillance activities, exposure managements, and education of staff
Collaborate in Performance Improvement Projects for units of assignment ensuring conformance to Performance, Design, Measure, Assess and ImproveĀ Ā format
Serve on Medical Products and Sharps Safety Committees
Medical Cardiac Care Unit Working Group Committee
Reporting of assigned specialty infection rates to Infection Control Committee
Charge Nurse - Acute Hemodialysis
2002 - 2004
Physician Dialysis, Inc @ Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Position required high degree of flexibility with 50% on-call responsibility with 24 hour accountability and and and rotation between acute units @ Methodist Hospital Division of TJUH and TJUH Main Campus
Comprehensive nursing care to both acute and chronic hospitalized patients presenting with an array of medical / surgical needs.
Thorough physical assessment skills
Rendered treatments in all critical areas
Designed and implemented patient educational programs
Drafted, reviewed and revised departmental policies
Charge nurse responsibilities to include regulatory readiness, patient safety goals. and mentor for new per diem employees
Skilled in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Responsible for inventory control and water maintenance
Staff Nurse Acute Dialysis
1993 - 2002
Methodist Hospital Division, Tomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Responsibilities as above / Coverage for coordinator
Rotation to ICU / CCU per staffing needs
Charge Nurse Chronic Dialysis Unit
1992 - 1993
BioMedical Applications (BMA) @ Episcopal; Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Per Diem charge nurse position in a hospital based twelve station chronic dialysis unit
Staff Nurse Operating Room
1992 - 1993
SaintAgnes Medical Center Philadelphia, PA
Circulating and scrub nurse duties for various operative procedures
Frequent charge nurse responsibilities
Rotation to short procedure unit as needed
Staff Nurse Acute / Chronic Hemodialysis / Peritoneal Dialysis Unit
1987 - 2003
Saint Agnes Medical Center Philadelphia, PA
Rotating charge nurse responsibilities in 18 station hemodialysis unit consisting of a mixed population (acute and chronic)
Bedside dialysis treatments rendered in all critical areas
Assisted staff development via formal and informal teaching modalities
Participated in all aspects of patient education
Implemented and coordinated a home training program for the peritoneal dialysis patient population as the hospital based peritoneal program was phased out.
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