Registered Nurse Infection Control
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SHEILA Y. MOODY
Memphis, TN ******@***.***
SUMMARY
Dedicated Registered Nurse with several years of experience delivering
quality patient care and administrative expertise in a hospital
setting. Possesses a solid foundation in statistical analysis,
pharmaceuticals, medical devices, infection prevention and current
healthcare advancements.
:
. Developed Moody Pack . Quality Improvement . Operative Assistant
. Project Deployment . Staff Supervisor
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Basic Life Support . Agilent Invasive and . ICU -Swanz-ganz
Non-Invasive Patient hemodynamic monitoring
Monitor system
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Regional Medical Center at Memphis Memphis, Tn
1973-
Present
The Regional Medical Center at Memphis, commonly known as THE MED, is an
acute-care teaching hospital that serves a six-state region within 150
miles of Memphis, Tennessee.
Infection Preventionist (2007-2010)
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for performing the actions of
the Infection Control Program, which includes surveillance, prevention, and
control of hospital-acquired infections in patients and hospital personnel
under minimal supervision.
. Educate hospital staff and vendors regarding infection control
. Participate in Medical device and Pharmaceutical product recalls
. Collect, analyze and report statistical information concerning
hospital acquired infections, isolation procedures, types of treatment
and control measures regarding Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO)
and ICU Infection rates.
. Evaluation of specific infection prevention and control measures.
. Identification of trends, outbreaks or newly emergent disease.
Perioperative and Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse (1997-2007)
Perioperative nursing includes those activities performed in the
preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of surgery.
. Preoperative patient assessment and education
. Monitor patient vital signs, breathing, alertness postoperatively.
. Administer medications to manage patient pain as needed and/or
ordered.
. Assist physicians and staff in operative procedures.
Sheila Y. Moody
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Head Nurse - Gynecological Surgery (1983-1997)
The Head Nurse serves as manager, clinician, teacher, and
researcher/consultant in the three major areas of patient care management,
personnel management, and unit management.
. Directed ongoing Quality Improvement program that met or exceeded
standards and recommendations from accrediting bodies, regulatory
agencies and third party payors
. Standardized and improved efficiency of OR setup
. Developed custom Laparoscopy Pack (The Moody Pack) to improve turnover
of OR. Utilization still in effect.
. Supervised staff preparation, education and care of patients
undergoing gynecological procedures.
Peri-Natal Nurse (1973-1983)
The Perinatal Nurse is responsible for managing the care of neonatal
patient resulting from the
childbearing process that requires moderate to complex assessments,
interventions and level of nursing vigilance.
. Conducted an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data
collection based on the neonatal patient's immediate condition or
needs within timeframe specified policies, procedures and protocols.
. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is
sensitive to the neonatal patient's and family's diversity, preserving
their autonomy, dignity and rights.
. Develops plan of care that is individualized for the neonatal patient
reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
. Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician for patient
and new born in an accurate and timely manner.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
1973 - Associate Degree in Nursing -University of Memphis
1983 - Bachelors of Science in Nursing - University of Memphis
2007 - EPIC - Infection Control Training
2010 - CIC (Certification in Infection Control/Prevention)
BLS is current
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