Nila Zuniga

Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in infection prevention, clinical leadership, and regulatory compliance in a skilled nursing environment. Skilled in infection surveillance, implementation of isolation precautions, and educating clinical staff to maintain safe and compliant healthcare practices. Experienced in coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams and supporting leadership functions, including serving as acting Assistant Director of Staff Development during leadership absence.

Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care, infection control, and team collaboration.

Infection Preventionist / LVN at Cottage Crest Post-Acute (2025-05 – Present)

• Oversee the facility's infection prevention and control program, including surveillance, tracking, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Monitor residents for signs and symptoms of infection and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely intervention.
• Implement and enforce isolation precautions in accordance with CDC and public health guidelines to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
• Conduct staff education and in-service training on infection prevention practices, PPE use, hand hygiene, and outbreak management.
• Conduct infection surveillance audits and support regulatory survey readiness to maintain compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to support quality improvement initiatives and promote patient safety across the facility.
• Serve as acting Assistant Director of Staff Development (DSD) during leadership absence, assisting with staff education, competency validation, and training coordination.

Charge Nurse / LVN at Cottage Crest Post-Acute (2023-12 – 2025-05)

• Provided direct nursing care and clinical oversight for residents in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Coordinated daily workflow of nursing staff and delegated assignments to CNAs to maintain efficient unit operations and appropriate patient coverage.
• Monitored residents for changes in condition and communicated findings with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely interventions.
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols while maintaining accurate EMR documentation.
• Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring proper documentation and continuity of care.
• Provided education to residents and families regarding medications, treatments, and care plans.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Nursing – Angeles Institute (2023 – 2023)