KATHLEEN

ZOPPO

adq3u9@r.postjobfree.com

919-***-****

Alexandria, VA 22315

SUMMARY • Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge.

• Collaborates efficiently with the health care team in providing high quality patient centered care.

• Exhibits strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a demanding work environment.

• Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

• Facilitates effective communication and coordination in supporting the patients’ needs and comprehensive care to diverse patient populations. SKILLS • Registered Nurse Licensure in VA & D.C.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from

the American Heart Association (AHA)

• COVID-19 experience (screening, triage,

testing, and vaccination)

• Mental Health First Aid Certification

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and

experience with various electronic medical

records (ECW, Cerner, Soarian, EPIC, etc.)

EXPERIENCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH & INFECTION CONTROL NURSE 10/2021 to Current Neighborhood Health - Alexandria, VA

• Implements the employee health program, annual flu vaccine and employee hand hygiene campaign at Neighborhood Health.

• Oversees and tracks employee immunization records according to CDC guidelines.

• Monitors and maintains infection controls activities in the health center in accordance with Joint Commission standards.

• Serves as a member and leader of the Neighborhood Health Infection Control and Quality Improvement Committee.

• Responds to employee exposures to potentially infectious materials and needlesticks by OSHA standards and makes recommendations for improving staff safety.

• Assesses employee COVID-19 exposures, performs testing, contact tracing, and provides counseling in accordance with CDC guidelines.

• Assists with staff training in infection control, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions.

• Serves as a resource to the nursing and medical team and assists with other nursing duties as needed. NURSING COORDINATOR 07/2019 to 10/2021

Neighborhood Health - Alexandria, VA

• Works with a multidisciplinary team (health care provider, behavior health, family support, referral coordinator, medical assistant, etc.) to provide high quality, coordinated, and patient centered care.

• Performs clinical duties including phone and in-person triage, nurse visits for chronic disease education and management, and assists in care for high-risk patients.

• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and manages schedules of clinical site's medical assistants and nurses.

• Works closely with site practice administrator on operations-related tasks, such as, ordering, maintaining clinical supplies and improving workflow for optimal patient care experience.

• Assists patients with navigating the health care system in addition to collaborating with referral coordinators and family services to connect patients with community resources.

• Participates and assists with clinical quality improvement and partake in committee meetings.

.

.

TRIAGE NURSE 03/2017 to 07/2019

INOVA Community Health Care Network - Fairfax, VA

• Evaluates and assesses the conditions of patients and prioritize patients based on their immediate needs.

• Oversees clinical nursing staff and collaborates with multidisciplinary health care professionals.

• Administers immunizations and promotes health and wellness education to the underserved Fairfax community.

REGISTERED NURSE 01/2015 to 02/2017

Virginia Hospital Center, Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit - Arlington, VA

• Coordinates with multidisciplinary health care professionals to deliver safe, high quality, patient focused care.

• Educates and advocates for patients and their families regarding their plan of care, role in therapy, medications, and discharge.

• Supervises and supports nursing staff as well as providing educational resources as needed. FLU & WELLNESS NURSE 10/2014 to 12/2014

Maxim Healthcare Services, Falls Church - Falls Church, VA

• Provides education about vaccines and immunizations as well as promotes proper health & hygiene practices.

• Coordinates and assists healthcare providers in providing thorough patient centered care.

• Constructs and delivers wellness screenings to patients and their families. EDUCATION

AND

TRAINING

George Mason University - Fairfax, VA

Masters

Public Health

GPA: 4.0

• Relevant coursework: Community-Oriented Primary Care, Nursing Research, Biostatistics and Informatics, Foundation of Public Health, U.S. and Global Public Health Systems, Applied Public Health and Leadership Management.

George Mason University - Fairfax, VA

Master of Science

Nursing

GPA: 4.0

• Completed 21 credits of coursework in Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

• Ranked in Top 10% of class

Marymount University - Arlington, VA

Bachelor of Science

Nursing, 2014

GPA: 3.4

• 480 hours of clinical experience at various hospital locations

• 100 hours of Orthopedic Rehabilitation internship completed at National Rehabilitation Hospital ACTIVITIES

AND

HONORS

• American Nurses Association, Active Member

• Virginia Nurses Association, Active Member

• The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Member at George Mason University

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Member at George Mason University

• Golden Key International Honor Society, Member at George Mason University

• The National Society of Leadership and Success, Member at Marymount University SUCCESSES • Recognized as Nurse of the Month for outstanding performance and team contributions.

• Led Medical team in earning recognition from upper management and financial reward. LANGUAGES • Basic-Intermediate Spanish

.

.

Contact this candidate