SHELLA AGUILA

• Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
• Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
• Performs COVID-19 Test ( PCR and Rapid) for patients and employees.
• Administer flu shots to employees and residents.
• Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
• Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
• Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
• Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and COVID-19.

• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Providing COVID-19 testing service onsite for Amazon employees.

• Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
• Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
• Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
• Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
• Initiation of proper isolation protocols for patients identified as having communicable disease.
• Education resource for infection control.
• Monitoring and measuring of hand hygiene compliance.
• Developed and improved infection control procedures.
• Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections.
• Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.

Assist the Infection Prevention Manager in the planning, development, implementation, improvement and evaluation of infection prevention and control services/programs.

Responsible for managing daily infection prevention surveillance, identifying trends and initiate outbreak investigation if needed, NHSN reporting( HAIs), updating Meditech Bulletin Board for isolation requirements.

Review list of reportable communicable diseases and report all inpatient/outpatient disease diagnosis to the appropriate agency. Maintains Log for reportable communicable diseases.

Perform daily rounds for isolation, to include checking carts, other patient care environment and survey readiness items.

Perform hand hygiene and other direct observation monitoring of infection prevention practices, including construction/remodeling projects permits and site rounds at RCH according to plan / policy.

Provide education, consultation and guidance to hospital staff, patients, families and visitors regarding infection prevention issues.

Develop IP meeting agenda in collaboration with manager, produce meeting minutes and assist the manager IP with routine quarterly and annual infection reports for IP committee.

Assist Infection Prevention manager to maintain current documents and contact of the survey readiness binders related to infection prevention.

Assist in the development and /or implementation of infection control policies and measures. Stay abreast of changing infection prevention practices

• Provides orientation/review classes for hospital employees on the policies, standards and practices of Infection Prevention relative to their scope of responsibilities
• Conducts educational programs for Nursing staff and other departments,as necessary
• Collaborates with Nursing and Medical Staff assessing known or suspected infection in patients, and implementing appropriate control measures to insure that care is not compromised for patients
• Consults with, and makes recommendations to hospital employees in ancillary departments regarding isolation procedures, environmental cleaning, handling of infectious waste, disinfection,sterilization and in the selection of equipment
• Review and disseminates new information on infection prevention measures to appropriate individuals or departments within the hospital
• Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations
• Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities
• Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety

• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
• Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to RN
• Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
• Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
• Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds

• Independently and under direction of the Area Director, successfully conducts infection prevention activities including surveillance to prevent and decrease healthcare associated infections and improve patient safety
• Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections. Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements
• Provide physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes
• Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections, Monitors, analyzes and interprets bacteriology reports and infections statistics, recommends appropriate measures to prevent dissemination of resistant mic organism
• Conducted surveillance of infections, both community acquired and nosocomial
• Monitored compliance with state and local regulations, OSHA and JCAHO standards
• Responsible for planning and impleneting the Plan o

• Reports to Infection Control Director. Assist in monitoring and investigates known or suspected hospital and community acquired cases of infections.
• Reports to Infection Control Committee.
• Act as a resource person to staff concerning infection prevention and control.
• Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
• Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
• Collaborated with IDT team to identify ways to improve services for clients.

• Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
• Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Collaborated with Care managers on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
• Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.