Sarah Griffith
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional seeking to transition into new field, leveraging critical thinking and problem-solving expertise. Developed skills in healthcare environments, focusing on education, policy and regulatory guidelines implementation, and data collection and analysis. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and reliable performance under pressure.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist
San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for likely infections by identifying current epidemiological trends or potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Streamlined data collection processes for accurate tracking and reporting of key infection metrics within the organization.
- Submitted data in a timely manner to regulatory agencies such as CMS, CDC, CDPH, and SFDPH for mandatory reporting.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends over time to identify areas for potential enhancements in infection prevention efforts and resident safety.
- Assisted with regulatory compliance efforts by conducting audits, addressing deficiencies, and providing guidance on necessary changes or improvements related to infection control standards.
- Monitored guidelines from regulatory agencies to adjust facility's policies according to changes or updates.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by consistently emphasizing the importance of adhering to established protocols for preventing infections among staff members at all levels.
- Managed infectious disease emergencies by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported outbreaks, identifying sources, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored adoption of policies to improve success of infection control measures across all departments.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
- Organized facility-wide vaccination clinics for both staff and residents.
- Developed targeted educational materials and training programs for healthcare workers, patients and the public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.
Oncology Abstractor
Flatiron Health
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Abstracted data from electronic medical records to enter into the database to help generate robust data sets used for oncology research.
Nurse Educator/Nurse Navigator
California Pacific Medical Center, Breast Health
08.2007 - 05.2018
- Relayed test results to patients and provided subsequent navigation and education throughout cancer treatment and survivorship
- Relayed diagnostic imaging results to patients, scheduled procedures, and assisted with follow-up.
- Developed and revised educational materials.
- Headed and assisted with quality improvement systems.
- Participated in hospital-based and Sutter Health system-wide committees.
- Assisted in research recruitment, protocols, and informed consent.
- Developed presentations and provided education at hospital and community health events.
- Facilitated patient support groups.
Infusion and Clinic Nurse, Per Diem
California Cancer Care
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Administered chemotherapy and therapeutic infusions, and provided symptom management in outpatient oncology/hematology office.
Staff Nurse III
Stanford Hospital
07.2004 - 12.2006
- Functioned as staff nurse level III on oncology/hematology floor providing direct patient care, acting as preceptor to students and staff, and participating in unit education projects.
- Served on Research Committee.
Education
Master of Science - Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Language Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-1998
Skills
- Infection control expertise
- Quality improvement
- Surveillance and monitoring
- Patient, staff, and public education
- Managing data and data collection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Immunization programs
- Problem-solving
- Creating, writing, and revising policies
- Time management and multitasking
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse in California
- Public Health Nurse Certification in California
- Clinical Nurse Specialist in California
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- Certified Nurse Navigator- Breast Nurse, through the National Consortium of Breast Centers
- Introduction to Good Clinical Practice, course Certificate of Completion through ACRP
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Foreign Languages
Italian
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
04.2021 - 01.2025
Oncology Abstractor
Flatiron Health
01.2021 - 03.2021
Nurse Educator/Nurse Navigator
California Pacific Medical Center, Breast Health
08.2007 - 05.2018
Infusion and Clinic Nurse, Per Diem
California Cancer Care
01.2007 - 07.2007
Staff Nurse III
Stanford Hospital
07.2004 - 12.2006
- Registered Nurse in California
- Public Health Nurse Certification in California
- Clinical Nurse Specialist in California
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- Certified Nurse Navigator- Breast Nurse, through the National Consortium of Breast Centers
- Introduction to Good Clinical Practice, course Certificate of Completion through ACRP
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Master of Science - Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of California, San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Language Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
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