Saba Shaikh
Infection Preventionist
Yorba Linda,CA
Summary
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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Emanate Health
Covina, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness regarding infection prevention protocols.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify areas where additional cleaning is needed.
- Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
- Led working groups, investigations and continuous surveillance with specific focus on minimizing or eliminating infection spread.
- Collaborated with public health officials to investigate cases involving possible exposure to contagious diseases.
Infection Preventionist
Dignity Health
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Responded to suspected or confirmed cases of communicable diseases within the facility setting.
- Monitored hand hygiene practices across the healthcare facility.
- Participated in committees responsible for monitoring trends in HAI rates across departments.
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
Infection Preventionist
Healthbridge Children's Hospitals
Orange, CA
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Reported any incidents or violations related to infection control standards to the appropriate authorities.
- Provided education and training programs on proper infection control techniques for staff members.
- Created and maintained databases to track infections, immunizations, and other health issues.
- Investigated new technologies or processes that could improve existing infection control procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Argosy University
Orange, CA12-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Ecology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2011
Skills
- Surveillance
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Overseeing Isolation Procedures
Languages
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Quote
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Tenzin Gyatso, Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Emanate Health
04.2022 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Dignity Health
01.2018 - 07.2019
Infection Preventionist
Healthbridge Children's Hospitals
05.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Public Health
Argosy University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Ecology
University of California, Irvine
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