Damian Rivera Email & Phone Number

At Complete Care (formerly Genesis Healthcare) in Burlington, NJ, from 2000 to 2023, I embarked on a fulfilling career journey, starting as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Technician and culminating as an Infection Prevention Specialist.• I played a pivotal role in monitoring healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections, assessing the effectiveness of our prevention protocols.• I kept abreast of Federal, State, and Local regulations, conducting internal audits to ensure our facility's compliance.• In collaboration with the medical director and management team, I helped develop, execute, and analyze our annual infection prevention goals and action plans.• My initiatives led to a 30% reduction in newly acquired COVID-19 cases through educational workshops on proper PPE usage.• I also achieved a 10% decrease in reportable accidents and a 20% reduction in lost time illnesses by creating a labor safety management team..• Through the application of CDC/Department of Health guidelines, I improved hand hygiene and food handling practices.

• I successfully negotiated interest-based grievance settlements, averting arbitration.• My educational workshops empowered Union Members with knowledge about collective bargaining agreements and labor laws.• I resolved disputes and disciplinary actions through comprehensive investigations.• Leading labor-management meetings, I fostered open discussions on work-related issues and conditions.• My efforts decreased governmental complaints by 20% by addressing employee concerns with the management team.• I spearheaded contract negotiations for a workforce of 120+ employees, achieving mutually beneficial agreements.• Ensuring compliance with employer policies and procedures, I focused particularly on matters concerning wages, hours, and employment conditions.

• I diligently recorded client's vital signs, identifying abnormalities in blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation.• Advocating for safety education and training, I fostered a safe environment through consistent communication and management team engagement.• My skills in wound care and dressing changes promoted better circulation and reduced infection risks..• I organized ergonomic workshops, which led to a 15% decrease in bodily injury complaints.• Committed to client rights, I ensured patients received appropriate medical treatment with clear treatment planning.• My care for patients with acute and/or chronic conditions was marked by comfort and aid in their recovery.

• I initiated calls to individuals diagnosed with COVID-19, emphasizing isolation importance and creating comprehensive case records.• I collected and documented information, maintaining strict confidentiality.• My guidance included instructions on New Jersey's quarantine procedures and testing locations.• I categorized risks based on contacts' medical conditions, occupation, and exposure level.• Regular follow-up communication ensured essential needs were met during isolation and symptoms were monitored for contacts.

Burlington, New Jersey

• Collaborating with state and local officials, I inspected businesses across Burlington County for compliance.• I collected water samples and recorded data in the governmental system.• Responding to hazmat-related emergencies, I supported the communicable disease department in data analysis.• My training covered lead poisoning, housing complaints, lead abatement, and XRF.• I conducted surveys with pesticide control for proper applicator licensing.• My work included septic system evaluations, percolation testing, and soil log identification.

• I executed detailed workplace inspections, identifying and addressing potential hazards.• Employing my problem-solving and analytical skills, I resolved workplace incidents and fatalities.• As a translator, I assisted compliance officers and industrial hygienists during inspections.• Providing technical support, I was involved in citation processing, chemical sampling, and audiometric testing.• Post-investigation, I coordinated with compliance officers for follow-up procedures.• I prepared technical reports with corrective action recommendations.• Utilizing government software, I managed databases, spreadsheets, and report generation.• My role included auditing employers' safety and health records, plans, and documentation.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Health Education, 3.2

Environmental Health Specialist Program

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 3.0

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Psychology, 3.0

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.0

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.10