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Kellie Dixon

Nyora,Vic

Summary

Proven Infection Prevention Lead at Carinya Aged Care, adept in outbreak investigation and fostering a continuous learning mindset. Excelled in enhancing patient safety through rigorous infection control and risk assessment, significantly improving healthcare outcomes. Mentored nursing staff, underscoring the importance of documentation accuracy and adherence to healthcare regulations. Adaptable Clinical Support with over 15 years of experience overseeing the clinical care of patients and staff members. Strengths include patient scheduling monitoring, infection control, staff scheduling rostering and program and policy development. Proactive Clinical Coordinator excited to transition into a new position where superb leadership and clinical coordination abilities can be utilized. Skilled in task delegation, staff recruitment and scheduling. Committed to ensuring staff is compliant with all safety and health standards and protocols.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Infection Prevention Lead

Carinya Aged Care
02.2021 - Current
  • Conducted thorough investigations of infection outbreaks, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies for preventing and controlling infections in high-risk areas.
  • Enhanced patient safety by implementing infection control policies and procedures.
  • Created a safe environment for patients by conducting regular environmental rounds to identify potential sources of infection transmission.

Clinical Support Nurse

Carinya Aged Care
03.2020 - Current
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process enhancements that ultimately improved patient outcomes.
  • Served as a mentor for new nurses, providing orientation and coaching to ensure successful integration into the clinical team.
  • Conducted audits on clinical documentation practices, leading efforts toward improvements in record-keeping accuracy and consistency.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Carinya Aged Care
03.2012 - Current
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, topical, , Subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care, assessments and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionall

Endored Enrolled Nurse

Blue Cross - Gardenia Aged Care
02.2005 - 11.2011
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.

Education

Victorian First Aid
Leongatha VIC

Tafe Gippsland
Warragul VIC

Australasian College For IPC (ACIPC)
Hobart TAS
01.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Charles Darwin University
Alice Springs, NT
07.2025

Enrolled Nurse - Nursing

Mayfield Education
Caulfield VIC
04.2007

Skills

  • Outbreak investigation
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Infection control expertise
  • Healthcare Regulations Understanding
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Risk Assessment Abilities

Timeline

Infection Prevention Lead

Carinya Aged Care
02.2021 - Current

Australasian College For IPC (ACIPC)
01.2021 - 05.2021

Clinical Support Nurse

Carinya Aged Care
03.2020 - Current

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Carinya Aged Care
03.2012 - Current

Endored Enrolled Nurse

Blue Cross - Gardenia Aged Care
02.2005 - 11.2011

Victorian First Aid

Tafe Gippsland

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Charles Darwin University

Enrolled Nurse - Nursing

Mayfield Education
Kellie Dixon