Infection Control Prevention

Asuma Nabie MSN, RN, CIC

Gaithersburg, MD

848-***-**** *******@*******.***

I am a dedicated nursing professional with over seventeen years of experience. I am a board-certified infection preventionist. I have a unique perspective and have accumulated over five years of experience at a level II trauma center. I am eager to collaborate with healthcare organizations and professionals who can benefit from my expertise. Together, we can work towards achieving significant improvements in infection prevention and the healthcare system.

Educational Background

Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC)-CIC 2021

American Sentinel University BSN to MSN-Infection Prevention 21/2021-4/15/2024

American Sentinel University RN to BSN 5/2018-9/2019

Trinitas School of Nursing, LPN to RN Nursing 2014-2015

Union County College, A.S.N Nursing 2013-2015

Union County College, Diploma LPN Nursing 2004-2006

APIC member 2019 to present

Board member of SNAPIC 1/2022 to 1/2024

Skills:

Reporting of infections (NHSN, CDRSS, NJBOH)

Protocol development and management.

Surveillance

Investigative reporting

Continuous improvement

Wound care

Tracheal and ventilator-certified

Staff education

Manage survey process and all regulatory compliance visits.

Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

ACL/BLS expiration date 8/2026

Experience:

Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton, New Jersey 2/2020 to Present

Infection Prevention

Responsibilities include surveillance for hospital-acquired conditions, bioterrorism, emergency planning, policy and staff development, construction planning, hazardous waste management, reporting infectious diseases, environmental safety, staff education, pandemic planning, Ebola planning, COVID-19 management, and patient and staff safety.

Responsible for the reporting of HAIs, including BSIs, CAUTIs, SSIs, and VAEs, into NHSN and entering STDs and all reportable diseases and viruses into CDRSS.

Collaborate with Patient Safety, Quality, Informatics, Nursing, Utilization Management committees, and hospital providers to standardize and implement consensus algorithms of care in hospital medicine.

Provide system administrative support for safety reporting, review safety events, and provide the necessary follow-up.

Ensure and monitor hand hygiene compliance with Leapfrog and DNV and other regulations about infection prevention.

Laurel Circle Continuing Care Retirement Community, Bridgewater, NJ

Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Control Nurse 12/2018 to 9/2020

Oversee and manage the work and services provided by the nursing staff.

Work closely with the Director of Nursing to improve the team's resident care and service quality.

Help the DON in managing the survey process and all regulatory compliance visits.

Assist in completing an annual review of all nursing policies and procedures.

Monitoring all aspects of infection control for staff and residents and developing appropriate policies for infection control monitoring and reporting.

Reviewing and assessing documentation regarding each resident to ensure they are appropriately placed in an environment that will foster their individualized needs within extended care.

We facilitate and analyze clinical quality areas, including wound care, infection control, fall risk reduction, pain management, weight loss, and dehydration.

Bayada Home Care

120 Wood Ave South Suite 311,

Iselin, NJ 08830

Part Time

Duties, Administer medication, treatments, and interventions as prescribed, maintaining strict adherence to medical protocols and ensuring patient safety.

Conducting thorough patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs, evaluating symptoms, and assessing overall health status, ensuring accurate and personalized care.

- Provide compassionate and comprehensive home healthcare services to patients, delivering skilled nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans.

- Conduct regular home visits to ass’s patient progress, identify and changes in health status, and adjust care plans accordingly.

- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear and effective exchange of information and promoting patient advocacy.

- Administer specialized treatments, such as wound care, IV therapy, and post-surgical care, demonstrating proficiency in clinical nursing skills.

- Implement infection control measures and maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

Seabrook Village Continuing Care Retirement Community 9/2016 to 12/2018

Clinical Manager

Coordinate and provide clinical oversight and care to Long-term/Memory neighborhood residents. This includes medication management.

Manage regulatory component for state inspection in Skilled Nursing Neighborhoods.

Provide ongoing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to licensed nurses, CMAs, and care associates in neighborhoods related to clinical performance.

Perform wound rounds and collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner and Doctor to obtain appropriate wound orders. Monitor progress on complex wounds and look for strategies to help them heal.

Provided training to new CMAs in Assistance Living; observed CMAs pass medication with medication observation skills checks completed as per SDC and Facility policy before and after their exam.

Partner with Human Resources to foster recruitment strategies, maintain high retention of employees, and participate in application review and screening of clinical staff for long-term/Memory Care.

Spring Point Senior Living CCRC (Stonebridge/Monroe) 2/2007-11/2015, 11/2015 to 2016.

Registered Nurse Sub-Acute/Long-term (LPN) 2/2007 to 12/2016

Responsible for passing medications and responding to emergency calls in independent living and Assistance Living neighborhoods

Recognize residents’ pain or discomfort and provide pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions to alleviate symptoms.

Assume responsibility for professional growth and meet mandatory educational requirements.

Night shift supervisor responsible for management of the 60-bed skilled unit and any emergency call in both Assistance living and independent living

Train nursing staff on the new electronic computerized documentation and medication through VISION SYSTEM.

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