Catherine Huck, Ms, Bsmt(Ascp), Cic, Cphq Email & Phone Number

I am a high energy, experienced and enthusiastic professional looking for an executive level position in Operations, Infection Prevention, Patient Safety or Quality. Tenacity, adaptability, and grit are my most valued skills. Success and fiscal accountability are my goals in every task I undertake. Professional Highlights:Specialist in data evaluation and presentation Expert level knowledge of regulatory agencies: CMS, OSHA, The Joint Commission, CDC NHSN, Pennsylvania Dept of Health, CAP, High Reliability-BaldridgeOperational excellence in planning & Coordinating the Covid-19 Pandemic response: o Successfully created and operationalized distribution plan for personal protective equipment. o Developed and implemented plan for just-in-time Fit Testing.o Planned, coordinated, and implemented Covid-19 vaccinations.Generated ideas and implemented effective Infection Prevention and Performance Improvement initiatives, such as, Daily huddles, FOCUS reports, and improved maintenance of devices, to achieve a zero Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) for Catheter associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) for 13 months, and Central Line associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI) for 14 months. Experienced in building relationships, team engagement, and goal setting. Through interactions with staff, earning trust and setting common targets I have been successful in change and progression to a higher level of patient care.Proactively organized and lead groups to review processes and increase standardization within our institution. Utilized Lean Value Stream Mapping, PDSA & DMAIC to decrease costs and improve practices within the organization. I would love to speak with you about my qualification and how I can bring my expertise and experience to your organization. Please feel free to contact me for any Vice President opportunities at linkedin.com/in/catherinehuck or call 267-266-5887.

Listed skills include Leadership, Quality Patient Care, Lean Process Improvement, Public Speaking, and 46 others.