Adrienne L. Pinto
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Experienced with healthcare data management, clinical workflow optimization, and system integration. Utilizes advanced knowledge in electronic health records to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Strong understanding of interdisciplinary team collaboration and adaptability within dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Consultant Nurse
Edward Hines VA Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Performed surveillance in Theradoc and analyzed data related to communicable diseases and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI).
- Investigated suspected outbreaks of infections.
- Collaborated with all departments to develop action plans for HAI reduction.
Quality & Regulatory Manager
Humboldt Park Health
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated current knowledge of quality/performance improvement principles, tools, and concepts for meeting strategic goals and targets.
- Managed continued regulatory survey readiness and preparation for visits by regulatory agencies.
- Supported data needs for regulatory quality reporting requirements and state, federal, and other voluntary reporting agency quality initiatives.
- Aided in the facilitation of the hospital’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives in relation to outcome metrics.
- Championed a culture of compliance by regularly communicating expectations and progress updates to internal stakeholders.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the department by analyzing processes, identifying opportunities for optimization, and implementing best practices.
Infection Preventionist
CDC Foundation
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted onsite and remote MRSA & CDI LABID audit.
- Developed REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) tool as a secure method for data collection to support audits.
- Documented healthcare facilities assessment findings and provided summary reports to the facility and local health departments.
- Collaborated with other staff and external partners to plan and implement infection prevention and control training for healthcare facilities, local health departments, and regional jurisdictions.
- Utilized surveillance software tools effectively for ongoing monitoring of infection rates and trends within the organization.
Infection Prevention Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2023
- Performed surveillance and analyzed data for communicable diseases and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). Presented findings to appropriate committees and key stakeholders.
- Performed investigation and surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infections.
- Educated healthcare professionals about infection risk, prevention, and control.
- Collaborated with all departments to develop and implement action plans aimed at reducing HAIs.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies and collaborated with state and local health departments for disease reporting and investigation.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
Coordinator of Epidemiology RN
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2010 - 09.2015
- Performed surveillance and analyzed data related to communicable diseases and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). Presented findings to appropriate committees and key stakeholders.
- Performed investigation and surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infections.
- Collaborated with all departments to develop and implement action plans aimed at reducing HAIs.
- CAUTI improvement projects and facilitator of the CAUTI Key Result Area Committee, involving implementation of multiple hospital-wide initiatives.
- Served as infection prevention lead for hospital emergency management. National Incident Management System (NIMS) training completed.
Staff Nurse-Clinician II
Advocate Christ Medical Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
06.2006 - 01.2010
- Cared for complex neonatal infants.
- Assessment of critical cardiac, respiratory, genetic disorders, etc., in neonates.
- Responsible for continuous monitoring of vital signs, administration of emergent and maintenance medications, maintaining ventilator support, hemodynamic monitoring, and documentation in medical records.
- Attended high-risk deliveries and provided appropriate medical care and assessment.
- Collaborated closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing program
Lewis University
Romeoville, ILBachelor of Science - Nursing Program
St. Xavier University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Quality improvement
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical expertise
- Clinical documentation
- Patient safety
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Electronic health records
Certification
- Certification in Infection Control
- CPR certified
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
- “Journey to the Reduction of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections”. [Poster Presentation]. APIC Annual 42nd Conference, June 27-29, 2015, Nashville, TN
- “How the infection prevention landscape is changing”. [Published Article]. Prevention Strategist, Winter 2019 issue.
Timeline
Infection Control Consultant Nurse
Edward Hines VA Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Quality & Regulatory Manager
Humboldt Park Health
03.2024 - 01.2025
Infection Preventionist
CDC Foundation
01.2023 - 02.2024
Infection Prevention Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2023
Coordinator of Epidemiology RN
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2010 - 09.2015
Staff Nurse-Clinician II
Advocate Christ Medical Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
06.2006 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Nursing program
Lewis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program
St. Xavier University