Nurse Practitioner Infection Control
Resume:
Melinda Alvarado Oehler
San Antonio, Texas 78245-1175
Mobile 210-***-****
Email: abm1bj@r.postjobfree.com
Contact current employer: Yes
February 16, 2010-Currently
Work Experience: Infection Control Professional/RN Nurse III
San Antonio State Hospital
6711 South New Braunfels, Ste. 100
San Antonio, TX 78223-3006
Develops, implements and evaluates a hospital-wide program
for preventing and controlling infection; Provides
consultation and technical assistance to unit staff
implementation of the infection control program; Provides
patient education as needed to prevent and control
infection; Provides information and training on appropriate
aspects of infection control and assists the units and
departments in dealing with individual infection problems;
Uses current evidence in the development and review of
infection control program policies and procedures; Develops
pre-service and ongoing training programs and provides
training to staff in infection control practice; Conducts
hospital rounds to ensure that the infection control program
is being implemented appropriately, and serves on
environment survey teams; Coordinates the activities of, and
serves as subject matter expert to the Infection Control
Committee and serves on other hospital committees as
assigned. Other duties as assigned include but not limited
to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting
role to meet the agency's obligation for disaster response
and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations activation.
April 2004 - February 11, 2010
Staff Nurse II, RN Charge Nurse
University Health System:
Family Focused AIDS Clinical Treatment (FFACTS)
Clinic
903 W. Martin St
San Antonio, TX 78207
Performs the nursing process and provides leadership in the
coordination of patient care infected with HIV/AIDS of all
ages. Teaches and provides information to staff, patients,
family members and community agencies. Collects, interprets
and documents data. Performs other charge nurse duties as
assigned, and acts as a liaison between departments,
management, patients, physicians and other members and the
community. Competence in performing assigned patient care
responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and
developmental needs of patients served by the department.
January 2001- April 2004
Staff Nurse RN I
University Health System:
Acute Care Clinic (Walk-in)
903 W. Martin St
San Antonio, TX 78207
Performs the nursing process and adheres to hospital
policies in the coordination of care of patients of all
ages. Collects, interprets, documents data and utilizes data
to plan patient care. Teaches and provides information to
the staff, patients, and family and community agencies.
Performs other related duties as assigned. I was also a
preceptor for unit staff.
December 1999-December 2000
RN Casemanager
Out reach Home Health
San Antonio Community Care
1111 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78201-6905
Perform nursing assessment, develop individualized nursing
care plans. Ensure quality/safe delivery of home health
services. I participated in case conferences with
multidisciplinary team.
May 1995 - December 2000
RN Case manager
Staff builders Home Health
Perform nursing assessment, develop individualized nursing
care plans. Ensure quality/safe delivery of home health
services. I participated in case conferences with
multidisciplinary team.
May 1994- May 1995
Completed RN (Associates Degree)
Continued Per Diem
University Health System Rehabilitation Unit
CVA, Spinal Cord Injuries, Closed Head Injuries
ManorCare North (Longtem Care)
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center
CVA, Spinal Cord Injuries
May 1992- May 1994
LVN
Per Diem (attending school)
Rehabilitation Institute of San Antonio (RIOSA)
CVA, Spinal Cord Injuries, Closed Head Injuries
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center
CVA, Spinal Cord Injuries
November 1989-May 1992
LVN
University Health System: General Medicine
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
Performs the nursing process and adheres to hospital
policies in the
coordination of care of adult patients in a general
medicine unit.
Collects, interprets, documents data and utilizes data to
plan patient
care along with the RN. Teaches and provides information
to the
patients, and family.
Education University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
(Spring 2010 - Spring 2012)
Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner (May
2012)
Spring GPA 3.7
Clinical Practicum I (90 hours) - Women's' Health,
Well Child Checks, Prenatal Care
UHS-Kenwood Clinic
Clinical Practicum II (180 hours) - Women's Health, Well
Child
Checks, Prenatal Care, Urgent Care, Continuity of Care
UHS-Kenwood Clinic
UHS-North Clinic
Clinical Practicum III (360 hours) - Women's Health,
Well Child
Checks, Prenatal Care, Urgent Care, Continuity of Care
UHS- Kenwood Clinic
UHS- North Clinic
UHS- SE Clinic
Grand Canyon University (Fall 2008-Summer 2010)
PO Box 11590
Phoenix, Arizona 85061-1590
Master of Science in Nursing Education (August 2010)
33 Semester Hours
GPA: 3.74
Academic Honors
Clinical Practicum (90 hours) - St.
Phillip's College
University of the Incarnate Word (Summer 2005-Summer
2007)
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209-6397
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (August 2007)
59 Semester Hours
GPA: 3.70
Volunteer Hours (20 community hours)
University of Texas @ San Antonio (February 1998-
February 1999)
Paralegal Studies
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249-0608
Howard College (June 1993-May 1994)
1001 Birdwell
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Associates in Applied Science- RN
St. Philips College (Sept 1988-May 1992)
1801 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, Texas 78203-2027
License Vocational Nurse Certificate (August 1989)
Palo Alto College (Summer 1992-Summer 2001)
1400 West Villaret Blvd
San Antonio, Texas 78224-2499 (Intermittent)
San Antonio College (Summer 1985-Spring 2004)
1300 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78212-4299 (Intermittent)
University of Texas at San Antonio (August 1984-May 1985)
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249-0608
Job Related American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
Training AIDS Certified Registered Nurse
Basic Cardiac Life Support
IV Therapy Management: Complications & Legal
Consequences
Languages Spanish (spoken, written, read) fair
Affiliations American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Texas Society of Infection Control and Prevention
American Nurses Association
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
Professional Annual Refresher Course for Nurses (Infection Control)
Monthly
Presentations Latino AIDS Advocacy Project of South Texas: HIV
training for
Preventive and Ambulatory Health Clinic Staff
Additional Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review & Clinical
Update
Certificate of Academic Honors (Grand Canyon University)
Started 1st (Infection Control Website) San Antonio State
Hospital (5/2010)
Information San Antonio State Hospital Employee Recognition 01/2010
University Health System
On the Spot Recognition 02/2009, 06/2009,
08/2009
Community Volunteer YMCA (New Braunfels) Girl's Volleyball Team 10 &
under
SAAF "Stomp out AIDS" 5 K Annual Walk (3 years)
Participated in Latino AIDS Day, World AIDS Day, National
Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
FFACTS Clinic "PapAthon"
References
Tiffani Burgin, PA-C UHS SE
Rosamaria Ortiz, NP-C UHS Kenwood (210) 358-
8255
Marian Santillan-Rabe NP-C UHS FFACTS 210-***-****
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