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Christa Buettner

Lincoln

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist at Tabitha Healthcare, skilled in developing infection control protocols and leading quality improvement initiatives. Proven leadership in optimizing staffing and enhancing patient safety leading interdisciplinary collaboration. Expertise in outbreak management and a strong advocate for patient safety.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist

Tabitha Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed infection prevention policies and protocols to enhance patient safety standards.
  • Conducted thorough infection control audits, identifying areas for improvement in clinical practices.
  • Analyzed data trends related to infection rates, informing strategic decisions for quality improvement projects.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to discuss infection prevention and risk management.
  • Developed staffing schedules to optimize resource allocation and maintain quality of care.
  • Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure optimal nurse coverage across multiple departments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

LPN Charge Nurse

Tabitha Healthcare
09.2007 - 07.2022
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to clinical protocols.
  • Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented care plans to individual patient needs.
  • Preceptor on rehabilitation unit

Education

LPN - Nursing

Hamilton College
Lincoln, NE
12-2006

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Quality improvement
  • Antimicrobial stewardship
  • Staff supervision
  • Hiring and terminations
  • Head of scheduling
  • Assisted with payroll
  • Weekly reporting to CDC at National Healthcare Safety Network

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse -04 / 20 / 2007 #20880
  • 2022 Completed Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Quality Assurance and Infection Preventionist

Tabitha Healthcare
07.2022 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Tabitha Healthcare
09.2007 - 07.2022

LPN - Nursing

Hamilton College

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