infection preventionist resume example with 19 years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Professional Summary
Dedicated RN with 14 years experience, 6 of which are in Infection Prevention. Other areas of expertise include infection prevention in acute care, home care, ambulatory surgery and medical office environments.
Skills
Proficient in:
Microsoft Word, Excel and Office
TheraDoc electronic surveillance system
Cerner electronic medical record
EPIC registration
CDC\'s National Safety Network (NHSN) Database
Illinois Department of Public
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility Expertise
Education
Warren Township High SchoolGurnee, ILExpected in 1998 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WIExpected in 2002 ā āBachelor\'s of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Work History
American Senior Communities - Infection Preventionist Newburgh, IN, 04/2010 - Current
Conduct on-going surveillance using Center of Disease Control (CDC) infection criteria, documentation, and investigation of nosocomial infections through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology culture results, isolation orders, patient records, consultation requests Conduct environmental rounds in all inpatient and outpatient care areas.
Collect data on the incidence of selected device use in identified intensive care units.
Report all in-house patients with communicable disease to the county and/or state health department and maintain appropriate records.
Compile and interpret surveillance reports to Infection Control committee, specialty areas, and executive medical committee on a regular basis.
Collect data in support of epidemiological studies of specific problems or problem areas to determine the source of the problem and make appropriate recommendations.
Plan, organize, develop and implement educational programs for all hospital employees.
Serve as a knowledgeable and available resource on infection control practices and policies to patients, families, staff, and health system employees.
Regulatory: Maintain compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, and FDA
Assist in leading the Infection Control Committee.
Chi Health - Radiology Nurse Elkhorn, NE, 12/2007 - 05/2010
Assist physicians with procedures in CT, MRI, Ultrasound, nuclear medicine, general X-ray and Interventional Radiology.
Monitor patients vital signs, heart rhythm and hemodynamics during administration of conscious sedation.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Brightspring Health Services - Infusion Nurse Green Bay, WI, 08/2007 - 12/2007
Administered chemotherapy to patients.
Assisted patients and their family members with a holistic approach to cancer treatment.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Counseled and educated patients about cancer related issues and wellness.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
St. Mary\'s Hospital - Cardiac Cath Lab Staff RN City, STATE, 06/2003 - 07/2007
Responsible for the care of patients in the cath lab both in a diagnostic/interventional setting as well as in cardiac emergencies.
Monitor patients vital signs, heart rhythm and hemodynamics and administer medications accordingly.
Scrub tech to the physician during cardiac catheterizations.
Floated to the Cardiac Procedure Unit to assist physicians with stress tests, ICD/pacemaker checks, cardioversions and tilt table testing.
ACLS certified
Participated in Shared Governance within the department and hospital wide.
Monitored patients heart rhythms and administered medications accordingly.
Rotating charge nurse.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Accomplishments
SSM Quality Award--Received in December of 2005 for dedication to the
door-to-balloon time project
Poster presentation at APIC National 2016 on prevention of Colon
Surgical Site Infections
Project leader on numerous quality initiatives, including Hand Hygiene,
Red Zone Isolation, Catheter Associated UTI reduction and High Level
Disinfection
Northwestern Medicine Process Improvement 2016 People\'s Choice Award
for Implementing Red Zone Isolation
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