Nurse Infection Preventionist with 15+ years of leadership experience in quality management/infection control. Development and implementation of new programming that produces significant cost-avoidance savings to the system. Forward thinker with comprehensive knowledge of the latest technology systems and evidence-based practice research. Decisive leader in Infection Prevention and Control standards. Interactive and approachable educator, concise communicator, and team player for the betterment of the organization.
Currently employed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Have also intermittently assisted organizations with program reviews, remote NHSN surveillance and mentoring new Infection Preventionists.
Certified in Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) since 2005.
Recent Recognition's include:
2010 Nominee for Top 100 Iowa Nurses
2011 Immunization Leadership Award (IDPH)
2012 Linn County Public Health Excellence Award, Healthy Homes