Valerie Harris
North Charleston
Summary
Professional risk management expert with proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive risk management strategies. Ensures organizational compliance and safeguards assets through meticulous planning and risk assessments. Known for exceptional team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, offering clinical expertise in risk analysis and mitigation to drive measurable reductions in harm and strengthen system reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Management Coordinator
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted investigations and performs Root Cause Analyses of all Serious Safety Events (SSE)
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential risks impacting patient care and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated incident reporting processes, ensuring timely resolution and documentation of adverse events.
- Facilitated training sessions for care team members on Safety Event Reporting and Review
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement strategic risk management initiatives.
- Mentored new hires and developed education materials to introduce risk management concepts
Bloodborne Pathogen Nurse Manager
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Chart Review and Documentation Auditing; performed accident investigation for all bloodborne pathogen exposures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to improve reporting and compliance with the Bloodborne Pathogen Protocol.
- Managed and maintained all OSHA required recordkeeping and logs.
- Chaired the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Committee.
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN), Pressure Injury Preventionist.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved pressure injury prevention processes.
- Created, Updated, and Maintained the Pressure Injury Incidence Log.
- Data Extraction and Analytics to improve the performance of the WOCN Team.
Registered Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Responsible for care of patients on a 20-bed inpatient orthopedic floor.
- Extensive work with joint replacements, ortho-trauma, osteoarthritis and medical-surgical cases.
- Precepted new graduate nurses during their orientation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics (M.S.N.)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SCBachelor of Arts - Biology, Political Science
College of Charleston
Charleston, SCSkills
- Documentation Optimization
- Chart Review and Auditing
- Process Improvement
- Incident Investigations
- Data Analytics
- Safety Event Reporting
Certification
- Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Just Culture Certified
Timeline
Risk Management Coordinator
Medical University of South Carolina
06.2022 - Current
Bloodborne Pathogen Nurse Manager
Medical University of South Carolina
03.2021 - 05.2022
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
03.2016 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
07.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Political Science
College of Charleston
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics (M.S.N.)
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina