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Maria Mano

@mariamano

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Experienced registered nurse specializing in infection prevention and control with over 10 years' clinical experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative hospital role in infection prevention where I can lead surveillance, outbreak response, staff education, and contribute to continuous quality improvement and patient safety.

I am a registered nurse with more than ten years of clinical experience dedicated to patient safety, infection prevention, and effective decision-making under pressure.

In my current infection control role I lead hospital-wide surveillance, analyze clinical and laboratory data to detect and investigate infections and outbreaks, and conduct regular infection control audits while coordinating mitigation plans and staff education.

I bring hands-on clinical skills including IV insertion, wound and central line care, PEG/colostomy/foley management, and formal training experience for new staff, supported by certification in infection control and advanced life support credentials.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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RN Specialist - Infection Control

Current

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Led hospital-wide surveillance, detection, investigation, and mitigation of healthcare-associated infections and conducted regular infection control audits to improve compliance and prevent spread.

infection prevention Surveillance Outbreak Investigation Clinical Data Analysis IPC Audits Hand Hygiene

Staff Nurse

Mckendree Village Senior Living Community

Feb 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Provided high-quality nursing care including medication management, IV insertion, PEG tube and wound care, executed physician orders, and facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Medication Management IV Therapy Wound Care PEG Tube Care Foley Colostomy Care Care Coordination Staff Training EMR

Emergency Medical Technician

Lifeline Ambulance Service

Provided pre-hospital emergency assessment, basic life support, and safe patient transport while coordinating with receiving facilities to ensure continuity of care.

Basic Life Support Emergency Transport Triage Communication