SARAH SORRENTINO
Boulder City,NV
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VICE PRESIDENT, QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for Patient Safety, Risk Management, Quality Management, Infection Prevention, Quality Data management, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance and accreditation
- Member of senior leadership team and chair of committees including: Quality Care and Infection Prevention Committee, Patient Safety Committee, Policy and Procedures Committee, and Co-Chair of Professional Practice Evaluation (Peer Review) Committee
- Direct oversight of facility quality performance and patient outcome metrics to analyze, evaluate, and devise performance improvement plans to address opportunities and improve care
- Facilitate annual strategic planning of quality goals, tactics, and measurements of success
- Oversee a dynamic team of disease specific coordinators, and patient safety and infection prevention leaders with 100% employee engagement (7 employees)
- Lead and facilitate root cause analysis, completion of investigations, and implementation of safety initiatives and action plans
- Attend medical staff department meetings, Medical Executive Committee meetings, and Board of Trustees meetings to present quality data
- Serve as the point person for all survey activities, ensuring a smooth survey process
- Successful disease-specific certification surveys including achievement of Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
- Direct Oversight of facility quality performance during which time we achieved Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A
DIRECTOR OF INFECTION PREVENTION
Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Achieved YOY reduction in Hospital Associated Infection (HAIs) utilizing tactics aimed at reducing devices, optimizing device care, and engaging and collaborating with unit champions and leadership
- Instituted the Joint Commission’s Targeted Solutions Tool for Hand Hygiene Improvement to improve hospital-wide hand hygiene compliance from 68% to 95%
- Facilitated the hospital’s COVID-19 employee vaccine and booster clinic and coordinated efforts to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 within the facility
- Conducted multidisciplinary root cause analysis meetings to identify gaps in best practices in order to reduce harm
- Led focused hospital-acquired condition (HAC) rounds to identify opportunities and facilitate leadership performance improvement initiatives
- Performed environment of care, prevalence, and construction rounds to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards
- Served as team lead during Joint Commission/Regulatory visits and surveys
- Oversaw quality department staff and functions in absence of the Vice President of Quality
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
01.2007 - 07.2019
- Performed clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, and microbiology
- Operated and maintained laboratory instrumentation
- Reported results accurately and timely using the Meditech information system
- Supervised the activities of other laboratory personnel during shifts
- Worked actively and cooperatively with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure quality patient care
INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
University Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Integrated clinical findings, lab results, and other diagnostic tests to determine the presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Applied National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) definitions for the purpose of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance
- Provided education to patients, visitors, and staff about isolation precautions and disease transmission
- Promoted staff adherence to Infection Control processes and policies via education and training
- Served as a clinical resource to improve patient outcomes
- Conducted multidisciplinary root cause analysis meetings to identify gaps in best practices in order to reduce HAI
- Created and submitted infection control risk assessments for all construction projects
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE I/II
Southern Nevada Health District
Las Vegas, NV
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided community health nursing services and education to patients with HIV/AIDS
- Reviewed and monitored lab values of patients with HIV/AIDS
- Provided treatment for sexually transmitted infections
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and the HIV care team to provide patient-centered care
- Advised patients on available and appropriate medical and social services available
- Kept accurate patient records maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Provided maternal-child health-related education to clients and their families during home visits
- Conducted interviews to determine clients' medical history, background, and health status
- Advocated for and empowered patients to obtain needed services
- Applied basic time management and patient care coordination skills to effectively provide nursing and health care services to approximately 90 clients
REGISTERED NURSE
St. Rose Siena
Las Vegas, NV
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Provided direct quality care including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of intermediate-level of care patients
- Interacted and communicated with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, providing health promotion, counseling, and education
- Administered medications, immunizations, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions
- Interpreted patient information and made critical decisions about needed actions
- Coordinated care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals
- Directed and supervised care delivered by other healthcare personnel such as nurse aides
Education
HCA HEALTHCARE QUALITY UNIVERSITY -
Institute For Healthcare Improvement
01-2023
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Nursing with Emphasis in Health Care Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
Nevada State College
Henderson, NV01-2015
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Health Science with Emphasis in Public Health
Trident University International
Cypress, CA01-2012
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biology
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO01-2006
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Clinical Laboratory Science
Northeastern A&M College
Miami, OK01-1999
Skills
- Patient safety
- Risk management
- Quality management
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance improvement
- Data analysis
- HEDIS reporting
- Power BI
- Data visualization
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Nevada State Board of Nursing
- Certified in Infection Control, Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, National Association for Healthcare Quality
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Society of Clinical Pathologists
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Volunteer Experience
Medical Reserve Corps of Southern Nevada, member
Timeline
VICE PRESIDENT, QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR OF INFECTION PREVENTION
Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2023
INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
University Medical Center
08.2018 - 07.2019
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE I/II
Southern Nevada Health District
04.2017 - 08.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
St. Rose Siena
11.2015 - 04.2017
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center
01.2007 - 07.2019
HCA HEALTHCARE QUALITY UNIVERSITY -
Institute For Healthcare Improvement
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Nursing with Emphasis in Health Care Informatics
Grand Canyon University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Nursing
Nevada State College
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Health Science with Emphasis in Public Health
Trident University International
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biology
Missouri Southern State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Clinical Laboratory Science
Northeastern A&M College
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