Kristi Gresham
Rolla
Summary
At Phelps Health, I lead infection prevention initiatives, mentoring a high-performing team towards significant productivity improvements. My strategic planning and relationship-building skills, coupled with expertise in healthcare regulations compliance, foster a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing patient safety and streamlining operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Infection Prevention
Phelps Health
04.2024 - Current
- Developed high-performing team by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Clinic Nurse Educator
Phelps Health
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Maintained detailed documentation of employee education records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Improved patient safety by designing and conducting simulation exercises that strengthened nurses'' critical thinking skills.
Epic Trainer
Phelps Health
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted colleagues in troubleshooting issues encountered during their daily use of Epic systems, fostering a collaborative learning environment that enabled continuous growth among team members.
- Optimized training effectiveness by staying current on the latest Epic software updates and incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback on Epic training programs from trainees, supervisors, and other stakeholders, then implementing necessary changes to enhance overall effectiveness.
Registered Nurse
Phelps Health
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing
St. Louis, MO08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO05-2012
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Certification in Infection Control
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare regulations compliance
Certification
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC), December 2024
Timeline
Director of Infection Prevention
Phelps Health
04.2024 - Current
Clinic Nurse Educator
Phelps Health
11.2022 - 04.2024
Epic Trainer
Phelps Health
09.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Phelps Health
09.2015 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Missouri University of Science & Technology
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