Wanjiru M

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Obtained and reviewed patient demographic, location, laboratory, clinical, and risk information to determine investigation priorities. Documented detailed information regarding patient diagnosis, demographics, COVID-19 symptoms, and clinical course.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.