Jaharri Patterson
4375 Casa Grande Circle
Apt. 327 Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 395-8730
pattersonjaharri@gmail.com

PROFILE
Experienced LVN and infection preventionist with a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University in
Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality. Long term care, rehabilitation, ambulatory care, inpatient, and
home health setting experience. Experienced Epic, PCC, and Visions/My Unity user. Up to date with all
CDC recommended Covid-19 vaccines.

EDUCATION
Master of Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality (MAS) May 2021
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
Concentration: Infection prevention, surveillance and quality improvement.

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration December 2017
Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO
Honors: Cum Laude

Vocational Nursing License May 2008
Career Network Institute, Orange, CA

INFECTION PREVENTION/CONTROL EXPERIENCE
Infection Preventionist Dec. 2022-Current
Anaheim Global Medical Center
 Staff development.
 NHSN reporting.
 HAI surveillance.
 Contact tracing.
 Covid-19 outbreak control.
 Covid-19 and flu vaccination administration.
 Covid-19 testing and reporting.
 Updating and creating infection control related policies.
 Fit testing.
 Hand hygiene observation and tracking.
 Keeping up with CDC, CMS, OSHA, Joint Commission and state/county guidelines as they pertain
to infection control.
 Documentation preparation for CDPH and CMS validations.
 Weekly HAI presentations.

Infection Preventionist Nov. 2021- Sep. 2022
Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center
 Staff development.
 Staff management.
 NHSN reporting.
 HAI surveillance.
 Antibiotic stewardship.
 Contact tracing.
 Covid-19 outbreak control.
 Covid-19 vaccination administration.
 Covid-19 testing.
 Updating and creating infection control related policies.
 Fit testing.
 Keeping up with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and state/county guidelines as they pertain to infection
control.

NURSING/PATIENT SAFETY EXPERIENCE
Kaiser Permanente May 2011 – Oct. 2021
LVN
 Conducting patient safety rounds in preparation for Joint Commission clinic visits.
 Leading a clinical team of nurses/MAs/CNAs, alongside an RN.
 Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to care for both high and low acuity patients.
 New hire staff development.
 Providing patient education on personal clinical goals.
 Charting using an electronic medical record/Hyperspace/Epic/Health Connect.
 Experience working with pediatric and geriatric patients as well as exposure to urgent care,
pediatric, and family medicine departments.
 All nursing duties/procedures within the LVN scope of practice for the state of California.

Supplemental Healthcare agency/VA Hospital September 2009 to June 2010
LVN
 Assisting with the admission and discharge process of acute psychiatric patients.
 Ensuring the safety and confidentiality of patients within the psychiatric ward by adhering to
HIPAA laws and VA safety protocols.
 Collecting qualitative and quantitative data via questionnaires, direct patient observation, and
open-ended questioning.
 All nursing duties/procedures within the LVN scope of practice within the clinic setting.

Bright Star Healthcare Agency February 2009 to May 2011
LVN
 Leading a team of LVNs and medical assistants, alongside an RN, to carry out military vaccination
clinics across Orange County.
 All nursing duties/procedures within the LVN scope of practice, in the clinic, and the home
health setting.
Children's Hospital of Orange County November 2007 to July 2009
Clinical Associate
 Assisting nursing staff with charting, taking vitals, occult blood testing, urinalysis, patient
admissions and discharge and, patient supervision.

PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE
Wise Place Women’s Home Volunteer 2018-2020
Fundraising and coordinating community-based events and activities to support the mental, emotional,
and physical well-being of single homeless women.

KP Cares/Special Olympics World Games Volunteer 2015
Participating in community engagement activities while being a representative for safety as a Kaiser
nurse. Supporting special Olympians while encouraging safe interactions with others through proper
hand hygiene.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
 Current AHA BLS
April 2023- April 2025

 Current CA. LVN License
Sep. 2008 - Sep. 2024

 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Nursing Home Infection Preventionist
Training Course Certificate Complete
Nov. 2021

 SPICE Training Complete
Jan. 2022