Opunabo Amachree
El Paso,TX
Summary
Forward-thinking Director of Infection Control developing epidemiologic approach to preventing infections throughout healthcare systems. Skilled in evidence-based research to support control strategies. Dependable mentor with collaborative leadership skills to build solid relationships with hospital staff. Attentive Infection Preventionist promotes high-reliability safety culture by improving patient outcomes, reducing hospital-acquired infections and mitigating risk of occupational exposure to infectious disease. Leverages performance improvement to create safe environments. Possesses strong presentation and solid relationship building acumen. Motivated professional offering MPH in Public Health. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines. Extensive experience in acute care hospital setting and great knowledge of how to reduce HAIs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Director
Tenet Health
El Paso, TX
07.2017 - Current
- Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare facility.
- Conducted surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic resistance patterns.
- Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to infection prevention and control.
- Monitored hand hygiene practices across the healthcare facility.
- Has worked with frontline staff to consistently reduce HAIs
- Successfully led our facility and passed TJC survey twice with no infection control findings during the last survey in 2021.
Interim Director of Infection Control
Natividad Hospital
Salinas, CA
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed and implemented infection prevention strategies for long-term care facilities.
- Conducted inspections of healthcare facilities to identify potential sources of infection.
- Investigated reports of outbreaks of infectious diseases in the community.
- Created and maintained databases to track infections, immunizations, and other health issues.
- Provided education and training programs on proper infection control techniques for staff members.
- Successfully led our facility for TJC survey just a week after my arrival.
Interim Director of Infection Control
Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Developed and implemented infection prevention strategies for long-term care facilities.
- Conducted inspections of healthcare facilities to identify potential sources of infection.
- Investigated reports of outbreaks of infectious diseases in the community.
- Created and maintained databases to track infections, immunizations, and other health issues.
- Provided education and training programs on proper infection control techniques for staff members.
- Arrived during a Transition from Tenet to Wellstar change of ownership and I was instrumental to stabilizing the Infection Control and Prevention Department/Program.
Infection Control Practitioner
St Luke's Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Developed and implemented infection prevention strategies for long-term care facilities.
- Conducted inspections of healthcare facilities to identify potential sources of infection.
- Investigated reports of outbreaks of infectious diseases in the community.
- Created and maintained databases to track infections, immunizations, and other health issues.
- Provided education and training programs on proper infection control techniques for staff members.
- Achieved a drastic reduction in HAIs especially CAUTIs and CLABSIs
Director of Infection Control
North Vista Hospital | Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive infection prevention plans for medical staff, patients, and visitors.
- Monitored hospital-wide surveillance systems to identify potential outbreaks of infectious disease.
- Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
- Facility was sold to a new management who decided to downgrade causing most Directors to disengage.
Infection Control Manager
Northridge Medical Center
Northridge, CA
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive infection prevention plans for medical staff, patients, and visitors.
- Monitored hospital-wide surveillance systems to identify potential outbreaks of infectious disease.
- Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
Infection Control Coordinator
Prime Healthcare Services
Encino, CA
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Conducted surveillance of healthcare associated infections, analyzed data and identified trends.
- Monitored compliance with infection control policies and procedures in the facility.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce the risk of infections.
- Initiated investigations into outbreaks of infectious diseases in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Provided education and training to staff on infection prevention and control practices.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public And Environmental Health
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA12.2012
M.D. - Medicine And Surgery
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria07.1983
Skills
- Project Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Company Guidelines
- Staff Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Rules and Regulations
Certification
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) in 2015.
Certificate number 109326
Timeline
Infection Control Director
Tenet Health
07.2017 - Current
Interim Director of Infection Control
Natividad Hospital
12.2016 - 04.2017
Interim Director of Infection Control
Atlanta Medical Center
05.2016 - 11.2016
Infection Control Practitioner
St Luke's Medical Center
01.2015 - 03.2016
Director of Infection Control
North Vista Hospital | Las Vegas
08.2014 - 12.2014
Infection Control Manager
Northridge Medical Center
01.2014 - 07.2014
Infection Control Coordinator
Prime Healthcare Services
12.2012 - 12.2013
Master of Public Health - Public And Environmental Health
Loma Linda University
M.D. - Medicine And Surgery
University of Lagos
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