RN, BSN, CIC
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Laurie M. Sloan, RN, BSN, CIC
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San Antonio, TX 78216 *************@*****.***
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
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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
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