Wanjiru M
@wanjirum
CIC®-certified Infection Preventionist dedicated to patient safety.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Case Investigator
Virginia Department of Health
Jun 2020 - Feb 2021 (8 months)
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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