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Work History
Education
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Nicole Kerlegon

Norcross

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with over 8 years of experience in long-term care and 3.5 years in clinical settings. Proven expertise in staff education and training, admissions processes, direct nursing care, infection control, restorative nursing, and wound management. Proficient in utilizing Point Click Care and EPIC charting systems, with strong skills in Microsoft Office applications. Committed to collaborative teamwork to deliver exceptional patient care and eager to advance within the nursing profession.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infection Preventionist

Glenwood Nursing Home
07.2025 - 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.
  • Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
  • Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
  • Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
  • Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as lice.
  • Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
  • Determined important variables for each case such as location and severity of outbreak and both laboratory and clinical findings.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Emory Healthcare
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in accordance with established health protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of patient responses.
  • Completed prior authorizations.
  • Assisted with disability paperwork.
  • Triaged patient calls and messages.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellstar South Cobb Primary Care and Internal Medicine
09.2021 - 12.2024
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Managed various general office duties such as triaging phone calls and patient messages, completing FMLA and disability paperwork, and submitting prior authorizations.

Licensed Practical Nurse

HCR ManorCare
12.2019 - 04.2021
  • Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
  • Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
  • Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
  • Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
  • Performed preventive measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
  • Direct patient care on covid unit.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Powder Springs Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
11.2013 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
  • Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
  • Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
  • Developed and improved infection control procedures.
  • Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
  • Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
  • Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

North Georgia Technical College
08-2012

Skills

  • Leading meetings
  • Overseeing isolation procedures
  • Employee health
  • Immunization programs
  • CDC policies
  • Infection risk assessment
  • Infection monitoring
  • Infection control
  • JCAHO
  • Infectious disease prevention
  • Staff supervision
  • Inpatient care
  • Indirect patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Documenting incidents
  • Care planning
  • Preventive care
  • Direct patient care
  • Documenting intake
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Medication administration
  • End-of-life care
  • Health education
  • EKG administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Tuberculosis testing
  • Medical office administration
  • Patient triaging
  • Immunization administration
  • Caring for wounds
  • Clinical judgment
  • Quality assurance
  • Chronic disease management

Certification

  • Infection Preventionist
  • BLS
  • Wound Care
  • Dementia Care

Languages

English Native

Timeline

Infection Preventionist

Glenwood Nursing Home
07.2025 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Emory Healthcare
01.2025 - 06.2025

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellstar South Cobb Primary Care and Internal Medicine
09.2021 - 12.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

HCR ManorCare
12.2019 - 04.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Powder Springs Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
11.2013 - 12.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse -

North Georgia Technical College

Hobbies and Interests

Mother of 4 boys; Enjoy spending time with my family

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