Alondra Andrade
Tracy,CA
Summary
Dedicated infection control intern with strong skills in data analysis, patient education, and team collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient safety through innovative training and quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Student Intern
O'Connor Hospital
San Jose, California
11.2022 - Current
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline service delivery efficiency.
- Developed training materials for onboarding new employees.
- Established specific project goals to measure progress and evaluate outcomes.
- Conducted infection control rounds on patients with indwelling urinary catheters to identify risks and ensure compliance.
- Provided timely training to nursing staff, reinforcing evidence-based practices for patient safety.
- Monitored staff adherence to hand hygiene guidelines through direct observation.
- Collected, documented, and maintained infection control data using Excel for analysis.
- Prepared and distributed detailed reports summarizing findings and improvement strategies.
- Assisted in planning and executing an award-winning flash mob for an Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) contest focused on CAUTI, CLABSI, and hand hygiene awareness.
Home Health Aide
Gentiva Home Health
Livermore, California
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented usage.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of client living spaces.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA12-2026
Skills
- Infection control standards
- Patient assessment
- Documentation practices
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Data entry
- Communication strategies
- Patient education
- Client advocacy
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal hygiene assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
PALS, BLS, First Aid Certificate
Clinical Experience
- Contra Costa Medical Regional Center, Martinez, CA 94553 | 90 hours in Mental Health, Psychiatry Nursing
- Contra Costa Medical Regional Center, Martinez, CA 94553 | 180 hours in Medical Surgical I
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland, CA 94609 | 90 hours in Pediatrics
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 90 hours in Maternity
- John Muir Health, Walnut Creek, CA 95489 | 180 hours in Medical Surgical II
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Gentiva Home Health
03.2024 - 08.2024
Infection Control Student Intern
O'Connor Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, East Bay