LEEVIA ASEM
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Infection Preventionist with proven skills in establishing effective policies to minimize risks and avoid outbreaks. Expert in training, mentoring and monitoring healthcare staff to improve knowledge and performance. Hands-on professional with observant and proactive nature.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
ILS HOSPITAL, DUM DUM
05.2023 - Current
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as [Type].
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
Shift Incharge
ILS HOSPITAL, DUM DUM, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA
08.2013 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Staff Nurse
APOLLO GLENEAGLES HOSPITALS
05.2009 - 08.2013
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
POST BASIC B.SC. NURSING - Nursing
PRAGATHI COLLEAGE OF NUSING
BANGLORE, INDIA10.2011
GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY - Nursing Midwifery
SCHOOL OF GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY
MANIPUR, INDIA01.2009
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL - Science Education
T.S. PAUL WOMEN'S COLLEGE
MANIPUR, INDIA05.2002
MATRICULATION - General Studies
MANIPUR RURAL INSTITUTE HIGH SCHOOL
MANIPUR, INDIA06.2000
Skills
- Team Meeting Management
- Disease Processes
- Reading Comprehension
- Operational Standards
- Infection Control
- Data Analysis
- IV Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
- Vaccine and Antibiotic Usage
- Infection Risk Assessment
- Infectious Diseases
- Healthcare Professional Training
Certification
- INFECTION CONTROL, ILS HOSTPITAL,DUM DUM, INDIA - ONGOING
- Certified STAFF NURSE, APOLLO GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL,KOLKTA, INDIA - MAY 2009-AUGUST 2013.
- [Basic life support] Training - on going
- ['Intra Venous Therapy' ] Training - 24-09-2008 to 25-09-2008
- [World Breastfeeding Week- 2016] Training - 04-08-2016
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
MAN
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse
ILS HOSPITAL, DUM DUM
05.2023 - Current
Shift Incharge
ILS HOSPITAL, DUM DUM, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA
08.2013 - Current
Staff Nurse
APOLLO GLENEAGLES HOSPITALS
05.2009 - 08.2013
POST BASIC B.SC. NURSING - Nursing
PRAGATHI COLLEAGE OF NUSING
GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY - Nursing Midwifery
SCHOOL OF GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY
HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL - Science Education
T.S. PAUL WOMEN'S COLLEGE
MATRICULATION - General Studies
MANIPUR RURAL INSTITUTE HIGH SCHOOL
- INFECTION CONTROL, ILS HOSTPITAL,DUM DUM, INDIA - ONGOING
- Certified STAFF NURSE, APOLLO GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL,KOLKTA, INDIA - MAY 2009-AUGUST 2013.
- [Basic life support] Training - on going
- ['Intra Venous Therapy' ] Training - 24-09-2008 to 25-09-2008
- [World Breastfeeding Week- 2016] Training - 04-08-2016
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