BIANCA ONWENU, MPH
Houston,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Infection Control Compliance Specialist with a proven track record at Infection Prevention & Management Associates, enhancing compliance through strategic training and data analysis. Skilled in quantitative analysis and effective communication, I achieved a 30% increase in adherence to infection control measures, driving significant improvements in patient safety and regulatory compliance.
- detail-oriented
- Critical-th
- Initator
- Organizer
- Good communication
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Compliance Specialist
Infection Prevention & Management Associates
Houston, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and of patient care to assess adherence to hand hygiene and infection control policies
- Achieved 98% on-time submission rate for regulatory and operational reports, ensuring compliance with CMS and NHSN requirements and supporting hospital quality ratings
- Trained formal and informal education to healthcare providers, resulting in a 15% increase in adherence to hand hygiene and infection control measures
- Analyze infection prevention data using Microsoft Excel, STATA, and present findings to leadership and recommending policy adjustments
Infection Control Program Intern
Ben Taub General Hospital
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with the infection control team to review and revise isolation protocols, and proper PPE.
- Created and implemented a surveillance sheet using Excel to track hand hygiene compliance and HAI incidence across five inpatient units, reducing reporting time by 30% and improving data accuracy.
- Supported data entry and validation for infection control metrics submitted to CMS via NHSN
- Increased departmental compliance with infection control regulations by 30% by developing comprehensive training programs
Community Health Program Advisor
The Parris Foundation
Houston, TX
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed academic support, health education, career guidance, and financial aid counseling for over 50 participants
- Led health education workshops and outreach events, increasing awareness of healthy behaviors and public health resources
- Revised the 2020 Community Health Needs Assessment to address health service gaps, boosting program engagement by 30%
- Managed a $200,000 program budget in full compliance with the grant requirements
Community Health Program Assistant
The Parris Foundation
Houston, TX
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Supported the implementation of public health initiatives, improving healthcare access for 50+ participants
- Organized over 50 departmental briefings and provided administrative support to 5+ program advisors and directors, ensuring timely delivery of reports, scheduling coordination, and follow-up on action items
- Documented and submitted reimbursement requests and expense reports related to travel, training, and supplies
- Monitored and evaluated program outcomes using quantitative and qualitative methods; improved completion rates by 15% and improved program performance by 20%
Education
Masters of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Public Health
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- Project management
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative analysis
- Program planning and evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Organizational strategy
- Time management
- Detail orientation
- Task prioritization
- Statistical software proficiency (STATA, SQL, SAS, Epi Info)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Survey design (Qualtrics)
- Healthcare software (Epic)
- Design tools (Canva)
- Virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco Webex)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat)
Timeline
Infection Control Program Intern
Ben Taub General Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
Infection Control Compliance Specialist
Infection Prevention & Management Associates
08.2021 - Current
Community Health Program Advisor
The Parris Foundation
04.2019 - 08.2021
Community Health Program Assistant
The Parris Foundation
09.2018 - 03.2019
Masters of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of Texas Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Texas A&M University
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