Kristina De Sousa
Director Of Staff Development/ Infection Preventionist at Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Edgewater Skilled Nursing Center
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Staff Development/ Infection Preventionist
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Sep 2019 - Present
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PACIFIC PALMS HEALTHCARE, LLC
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Infection Control Nurse
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
Infection Preventionist at at 103 bed SNF Facility. Management of ASP Program. Facilitated infection control inspection, staff, family and resident education, trainings on PPE and infectious diseases management. Infection Preventionist at at 103 bed SNF Facility. Management of ASP Program. Facilitated infection control inspection, staff, family and resident education, trainings on PPE and infectious diseases management.
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Windsor Twin Palms
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Charge Nurse / Treatment Nurse
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Mar 2007 - Oct 2018
Charge nurse for 36+ clients in a SnF, rehab setting that specializes in geriatric and psychiatric care. Skin, Wound, Ostomy Care Certified Treatment Nurse for 100+ clients. Communicated with doctors, families, hospital staff, insurance companies, home health agencies etc. any follow- up care for clients, changes in condition, and any discharge planning/ education. Medical records trained. Charge nurse for 36+ clients in a SnF, rehab setting that specializes in geriatric and psychiatric care. Skin, Wound, Ostomy Care Certified Treatment Nurse for 100+ clients. Communicated with doctors, families, hospital staff, insurance companies, home health agencies etc. any follow- up care for clients, changes in condition, and any discharge planning/ education. Medical records trained.
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Angeles Institute, LLC
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vocational Nursing Simulation Lab Instructor
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Feb 2016 - Sep 2018
Supports nursing students to achieve clinical learning in simulated patient care environment.Prepares and maintains labs and simulated patient care environments with equipment, supplies, media, computers, and materials needed to replicate virtual healthcare setting.Assists in developing and implementing detailed clinically- based scenarios for the computerized simulators.Operates and maintains computerized simulation equipment.Coordinates and supervises students to ensure that lab experiences meet course objectives; provides individual oversight to students for practice and/or remediation on technical skills and documentation.Collaborates on ordering and maintaining inventory of all lab supplies, equipment, furniture, models, AV equipment, and laboratory manuals; recommends purchase of lab equipment and supplies; and maintains a clean, fully equipped nursing skills and simulations lab.Facilitates simulation equipment care and maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair as required.Completes work in a timely manner, including preparing, documenting, and tracking student and lab utilization.Serves as role model for students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and general professionalism.Completes other duties as assigned. Show less
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CNA/HHA Program Instructor
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Jan 2016 - Sep 2018
Teach Nursing Assistant Program lecture and clinical courses in a manner consistent with the established curriculum.Supervise students in clinical experiences.Evaluate and assess mastery of knowledge and skills through administering and grading examinations, assignments, skills assessments, and clinical evaluation.Ensure rules and/or policies governing student conduct and standards of behavior are maintained in all academic settings.Require satisfactory performance of all critical knowledge and skills to ensure students are competent before performing patient care activities.Maintain OSHA and HIPAA requirements in all academic settings.Maintain relevant industry skills and knowledge Show less
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Instructor
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Feb 2015 - Sep 2018
Provide theory and clinical instruction to vocational nursing students for all terms as needed.Present well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus and school policies.Provide tutoring as needed.Adherence to applicable accreditation commission standards and agency regulations, policies and procedures of the school, and the school’s curriculum.Continually promote students' development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, professionalism, customer service, computation, problem solving, and decision-making.Provide the student with timely information and feedback on his/her academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework and projects.Monitor student progress and grades, and advise students throughout the program.Attend orientations, staff meetings, and faculty meetings as scheduled.Assist the ADON and DON as needed.Provide technical skill instruction for IV and blood draw certification Show less
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Education
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Bryman College
Associate's degree, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants -
Angeles Institute
certification, director of staff development