Registered Nurse

• Jun 2023 - Present

Infection Preventionist

• Apr 2021 - Jun 2023

NHSN surveillance of CLABSI, CAUTI, VAE, MDROs Innovative education campaigns for staff regarding infection prevention and HAI reduction ICRA/construction infection control Environment-of-care rounds of inpatient and hospital outpatient departments Reporting and follow-up of notifiable diseases and outbreaks to state and local agencies Active participant in interdisciplinary rounds in Critical Care, Med/Surg, and Burn units Annual planning and risk assessments Show less

Infection Preventionist RN

• Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

Provided surveillance, intervention, and education for infectious diseases Antibiotic stewardship champion conducting daily audits, monthly data analyses Coordinated all COVID vaccinations, testing, and reporting Ensured compliance with PPE and isolation, providing education when policy changes occur and to reinforce compliance Led the facility monoclonal antibody program Initiated catheter and central line monitoring systems Provided surveillance, intervention, and education for infectious diseases Antibiotic stewardship champion conducting daily audits, monthly data analyses Coordinated all COVID vaccinations, testing, and reporting Ensured compliance with PPE and isolation, providing education when policy changes occur and to reinforce compliance Led the facility monoclonal antibody program Initiated catheter and central line monitoring systems

ICU Charge Nurse

• Dec 2017 - Jan 2021

Shift leader, maintaining appropriate staffing, infection control precautions; acting as a resource and support person for nursing staff.Provide consultation and education to patients, family members, and staff in respect to Infection Prevention & Control.Assess for process improvement opportunities in relation to infection prevention, PPE conservation, isolation precaution signage, and prevention of nosocomial disease spread.Responsible for promoting and monitoring the infection control program which includes surveillance; analysis of reports, policies and procedures.Act as a resource for staff to ensure patients are placed on appropriate isolation precautions depending on their medical conditions.Interpret and assist with implementation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols.Ensure participation, compliance, and documentation with ICU decolonization Swap-Out clinical trial. Show less

Registered Nurse

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary

• Jun 2012 - Jan 2014