Wanjiru MWM
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Wanjiru M

@wanjirum

CIC®-certified Infection Preventionist dedicated to patient safety.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration and innovation in infection prevention, with opportunities for professional growth and impact on patient safety.

I am a CIC®-certified Infection Preventionist with a proven track record in leading infection prevention and control programs across acute care settings. My expertise lies in rapidly restoring regulatory compliance, reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and supporting accreditation readiness through evidence-based interventions and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I am committed to advancing patient safety and maintaining excellence in infection prevention through continuous education and professional engagement.

Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented innovative strategies, such as a standardized PPE audit tool that enabled real-time compliance monitoring and targeted education initiatives. My leadership in infection prevention operations has resulted in significant improvements, including a 65% reduction in surgical site infections across multiple facilities. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and health departments to drive quality improvement and enhance patient outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PH
Current

Interim Infection Preventionist

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)

Developed and implemented a standardized PPE audit tool, enabling real-time compliance monitoring and improving staff adherence to isolation protocols. Served as a subject matter expert for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) initiatives, contributing to hospital accreditation readiness and organizational strategic planning.

CS

Interim Infection Prevention Program Manager

CommonSpirit Health System

Aug 2024 - Mar 2025 (7 months)

Assumed leadership of Infection Prevention across three acute care hospitals, rapidly assessing program deficiencies and rebuilding compliance infrastructure. Managed Infection Prevention operations across various departments, including surveillance, rounding, and mandatory reporting to NHSN, CMS, and state/local health authorities.

IH

Infection Preventionist

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years)

Developed, implemented, and evaluated infection control policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current industry standards and regulatory requirements. Conducted comprehensive surveillance of HAIs, promptly investigating any unusual occurrences or outbreaks through data collection, analysis, and reporting.

UC

Infection Preventionist

University of Virginia Medical Center

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

Implemented healthcare-associated infection-reduction strategies for patients, personnel, and students through assessment and risk identification. Performed surveillance of hospital patient units for detection of healthcare-associated infections (HAI).

VH

Facility Manager/HAI Epidemiologist

Virginia Department of Health

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)

Collaborated with long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities to identify and coordinate facility-specific recommendations for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. Managed contact tracing investigations within facilities at case onset and ensured adherence to CDC, CMS, and VDH guidance.

VH

Patient Access Representative

VCU Health System & Children's Hospital

Jul 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 10 months)

Provided quality customer service to patients of all ages, their families, visitors, medical staff, clinicians, and co-workers, ensuring courteous and quick service while maintaining confidentiality. Managed 400-500 patient appointments and 20+ therapist's schedules on a weekly basis.

FH

Phlebotomist

Fauquier Hospital

Mar 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 8 months)

Maintained current professional knowledge and skills to independently perform dermal puncture and venipuncture on all age groups. Responsible for test order entry, patient information data entry, and specimen information data entry in the laboratory computer system accurately and efficiently.

MC

Child and Adult Special Needs Care Specialist

Mount Ararat Baptist Church

Mar 2008 - Jun 2012 (4 years 3 months)

Fostered independence in activities of daily living, enabling individuals to live in a less restrictive environment. Provided support and facilitated community engagement and integration activities for intellectually impaired adults and children.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southern New Hampshire University logoSU

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Science, Public Health with concentration in Global Health

2018 - 2020

Completed a Master of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Global Health. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of global health challenges and public health interventions.

University of Mary Washington logoUW

University of Mary Washington

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

2013 - 2017

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, developing a strong foundation in human behavior and psychological principles. This degree provided analytical and research skills applicable to various fields.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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