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RN, BSN, CIC

Location:
San Antonio, TX, 78216
Posted:
February 12, 2012

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Laurie M. Sloan, RN, BSN, CIC

***** ***** *** ***** #**** 281-***-****

San Antonio, TX 78216 oxsgg6@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Arlington, Texas 2010

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing 1991

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Licensed Vocational Nurse 1977

EXPERIENCE

BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM, San Antonio, TX January 2011 ~ Present

Infection Control Practitioner

Responsible for maintaining an Infection Control surveillance utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System/National Healthcare Safety Network.

Assists in the development of infection control related policies, procedures and educational programs to comply with local, state, federal regulations, TJC standards and CDC/HICPAC guidelines and disseminates pertinent information as appropriate.

Develops and maintains open lines of communication and positive working relationships with all departments/services and medical staff.

Serves as a resource to employees, medical staff, and patients as demonstrated by visibility and knowledge of issues.

Assisted with the development of programs for orientation and continuing education and active monitoring of all construction in hospital

Demonstrates knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement principles and participates in Process Improvement Teams as assigned or requested.

THE METHODIST HOSPITAL, Houston, TX April 2001 ~ December 2010

Infection Control Practitioner/Team Lead

Responsible for maintaining an Infection Control surveillance program that incorporates the systematic and current review of nosocomial infections, communicable diseases, and environmental problems with known or suspect infectious potential

Knowledge of all aspects of Infection Control, Joint Commission requirements and OSHA guidelines

Served as a resource person for all hospital personnel

Assisted with the development of programs for orientation and continuing education and active monitoring of all construction in hospital

Developed infection control guidelines for construction and prepared statistical reports

Laurie M. Sloan

oxsgg6@r.postjobfree.com

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CHRISTUS ST. CATHERINE HOSPITAL, Katy, TX

Infection Control, Employee Health Nurse and Education Coordinator December 1999~April 2001

Responsible for maintaining Infection Control, Employee Health and Education Programs

Knowledge of all aspects of Infection Control, JCAHO requirements and OSHA guidelines

Responsible for the development of continuing education in-services and orientation programs for new employees

SPRING BRANCH MEDICAL CENTER, Houston, TX September 1998 ~ December 1999

Infection Control Nurse

Responsible for Infection control and covering for Employee health

Developed policies and procedures for Infection Control, active surveillance and reporting

Assist in preparation for JCAHO survey

CENTER FOR THE RETARDED, INC. Houston, TX March 1997 ~ June 1998

Quality Improvement/ Infection Control Nurse

Responsible for the development and maintenance of an Infection Control Program

Review and revision of policy and procedure

Supervision of nursing personnel

Development of staff orientation programs encompassing a variety of health related topics

G. RUSSELL EDWARDS, MD & KIM N. SMITH, MD, Katy, TX February 1995 ~ March 1997

OB/GYN Office Nurse

Triage of obstetric and gynecological patients

Assisted with examinations and surgical procedures

Coordinated appointments and surgery scheduling

Maintained patient records and coordination of patient education

Phlebotomy

KATY MEDICAL CENTER, Katy, TX February 1993 ~ April 1996

Labor and delivery staff nurse

Triage of patients, monitoring labor and assist with delivery

Assist in surgery, pre-op and post-op care

Postpartum care and care of the of the newborn

Phlebotomy

SKILLS ~ PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Proficient in, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, WordPerfect, NHSN, CIS, HPF, Maxsys,

MethOd, OR Manager, MedMind, TheraDoc, and Meditech

Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Member of APIC, Association of Professionals in Infection Control

Member of TSIP, Texas Society of Infection Control Practitioners

REFERENCES ~ Available upon request



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