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Juanita Keene

Indianapolis

Summary

Staff Development Coordinator with a proven track record at Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home, excelling in infection risk assessment and staff education. Expert in CDC policies, I proactively identified risks and enhanced patient safety through innovative training programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in staff education and collaboration among healthcare teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Infection Preventionist

Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
11.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
  • Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
  • Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
  • Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
  • Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
  • Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.

In-service Director

Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
10.2019 - Current
  • Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
  • Remained up to date on polices and procedures pertaining to Abuse and Resident Rights to serve as informational resource to students.
  • Prepared and delivered In-Services on topics such as Dementia Care, Infection Control, Abuse and Resident Rights.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Staff Development Coordinator

Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
10.2019 - Current
  • Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
  • Delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
  • Worked with managers to identify educational needs and plan pathways for growth.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Stayed current on advances in policy & procedures and incorporated changes into curriculums.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students within the CNA and QMA programs

MDS Coordinator

Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
09.2007 - 10.2019
  • Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
  • Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
  • Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
  • Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
  • Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
07-2009

Skills

  • Employee health
  • CDC policies
  • Infection risk assessment
  • CNA Instructor
  • QMA Instructor
  • CPR Instructor
  • TB Instructor
  • Student evaluation abilities
  • Patient safety
  • Teaching strategies
  • Student evaluation

Timeline

Infection Preventionist

Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
11.2019 - Current

In-service Director

Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
10.2019 - Current

Staff Development Coordinator

Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
10.2019 - Current

MDS Coordinator

Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home
09.2007 - 10.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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