JANET ACOSTA
Yuma,AZ
Summary
To secure a position as an Infection Preventionist with a reputable organization where my skills can grow and help strengthen the organization
Knowledgeable leader with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Infection Control and Prevention
Yuma Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Director of Infection Control
Texoma Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- To lead on the review, formulation, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention and control policies procedures for the Trust and update as necessary, based on evidence-based practice and national directives
- Develops and coordinates the infection prevention and control program throughout the facility
- Implements the program by formulating, establishing and evaluating policies and procedures relating to patient care infection control measures throughout the facility
Manager of Infection Prevention and Control
Baptist Hospital of Miami
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversee the Infection Control program, to include conducting relevant surveillance activities, and providing appropriate education
- Establish, implements, and administers departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures and guidelines to identify infection prevention opportunities and implements revisions as necessary
- Ensure departmental goals are compatible with the organizations mission, valued and strategic plan
- Manages the department in a cost-effective manner by accurately forecasting budgetary and staffing needs and manages expenses within the budgetary constraints
Director of Infection Control
The Hospitals of Providence-Sierra Campus
10.2015 - 05.2020
- Develops and Implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility
- Develops and implements facility wide infection prevention and control measures to protect patient staff and visitors
Infection Control Practitioner/ Manager of Employee Health and Safety
Las Palmas Medical Center
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Assist the Director of Infection Control with conducting relevant surveillance activities, providing appropriate education, reviewing infection control related policies and procedures, reporting reportable diseases to the local health department, participating in infection control committees
- Manages the Employee Health and Safety department within the department of infection control
Infection Control Practitioner
El Paso Children’s Hospital
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing an effective program of infection control, prevention, and surveillance
- Responsible for hospital-wide infection control program
Infection Control Practitioner/Occupational Health RN
Kindred Hospital
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Carried out surveillance activities and isolation actions, analyzed epidemiological trends and risk transmission, evaluated environmental health risk
- Responsible for Hospital wide Occupational health duties and responsibilities
Pediatric Staff Nurse/Designated Charge Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
03.2003 - 08.2010
- A charge nurse caring for patients ranging in ages from two days to eighteen
- Knowledge of pediatric illnesses including RSV, asthma, surgical patients, and newborn illnesses
Education
Masters of Public Health -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico12.2002
Skills
- Acute hospital infection control practices
- Infectious diseases control
- Sterilization
- Disinfection
- Sanitation
- Joint Commission standards
- OSHA standards
- CDC standards
- DSHS standards
- Patient education
- Adverse signs recognition
- Communication skills
- Information System skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Performance evaluations
- Staff management
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) expires 12/31/2026
Timeline
Manager of Infection Control and Prevention
Yuma Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Director of Infection Control
Texoma Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Manager of Infection Prevention and Control
Baptist Hospital of Miami
08.2020 - 09.2022
Director of Infection Control
The Hospitals of Providence-Sierra Campus
10.2015 - 05.2020
Infection Control Practitioner/ Manager of Employee Health and Safety
Las Palmas Medical Center
11.2014 - 10.2015
Infection Control Practitioner
El Paso Children’s Hospital
03.2012 - 11.2014
Infection Control Practitioner/Occupational Health RN
Kindred Hospital
03.2010 - 08.2012
Pediatric Staff Nurse/Designated Charge Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
03.2003 - 08.2010
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) expires 12/31/2026
Masters of Public Health -
Capella University
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