Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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"Marina" Soo Eun Chung

"Marina" Soo Eun Chung

IPAC Lead, ADOC
Toronto,ON

Summary

Prospect Associate - Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) is seeking a position as an IPAC practitioner to expand professional experience. Dedicated and passionate about IPAC program implementation. Knowledgeable about IPAC Core Competencies. Knowledgeable in PHO Best Practices in IPAC and PIDAC-IPC. Detail oriented in completing IPAC audits and infection surveillance. Proficient in conducting PPE, hand hygiene, and other IPAC audits in all areas of a facility. Experienced in managing outbreaks while liaising with the local PHU. Keen on professional development and education both for self and staff members.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IPAC Practitioner

Woodhall Park Care Community, LTCH
Brampton, ON
01.2022 - Current
  • Carried out daily surveillance and data recording on patients and staff members of any signs and symptoms of infection as per epidemiological principles.
  • Identified and reported communicable diseases such as Typhoid Fever to local public health unit (PHU).
  • Detected and investigated disease outbreaks.
  • Efficiently liaised with local PHU with regards to reporting and managing infectious disease outbreaks.
  • Performed daily IPAC walk about on all areas of facility to complete hand hygiene and PPE audits.
  • Provided one on one IPAC education to staff members, residents and visitors as needed.
  • Provided new hire IPAC orientation.
  • Organized and initiated IPAC champion training, and facilitated professional webinar for other IPAC Leads on training IPAC champions.
  • Disseminated new MOH directions and recommendation promptly via various methods of communication such as Zoom meetings, emails, huddles and so on.
  • Responsible for post-exposure protocols and follow-ups.
  • Chaired and facilitated IPAC committee meetings monthly and quarterly.
  • Facilitated JHSC meetings.
  • Prepared and presented infection reports and rates to stakeholders.
  • Participated in professional networking opportunities such as local IPAC Hub, IPAC Canada, APIC & SIS and PHO webinars.
  • Consulted on issues with cleaning, laundry and waste management.
  • Diligently researched current literature and publications, and applied pertinent information to continue with quality improvement.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Staff Nurse

North York General Hospital
Toronto, ON
07.2013 - 12.2021
  • Performed duties as staff nurse, in all areas of acute care hospital including both inpatient and outpatient care settings.
  • On daily basis, appropriate IPAC measures were employed after point of care risk assessment.
  • Practiced 100 % of routine practices and additional precautions as according to IPAC recommendations.
  • Advocated for IPAC Best Practice as per PIDAC to colleagues, patients and visitors.
  • Accumulated over 7 years of experience in acute health care setting with regards to antibiotic resistant organisms (AROs), hospital associated infections (HAIs), and IPAC practices during infectious disease outbreak.

Education

IPAC Essentials Course - Microbioloby, Infection Controls And Prevention,

Bay River College
Online Course
09.2021

Baccalaureate degree - Allied Health Science

OntarionTech University
Oshawa, ON

IPAC Routine Practice -

Georgian College
Online
03.2021

Diploma - Practical Nursing

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
04.2013

Skills

  • Organized and analytical
  • Critical thinking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Leadership
  • Team-building
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Creative and innovative
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations

Certification

  • a-IPC, CBIC - August, 2022
  • Licensed RPN - CNO since July 2013

Timeline

IPAC Practitioner

Woodhall Park Care Community, LTCH
01.2022 - Current

Staff Nurse

North York General Hospital
07.2013 - 12.2021

IPAC Essentials Course - Microbioloby, Infection Controls And Prevention,

Bay River College

Baccalaureate degree - Allied Health Science

OntarionTech University

IPAC Routine Practice -

Georgian College

Diploma - Practical Nursing

George Brown College

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