Sarah Waby
Panama City Beach,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Back Office Assistant
Florida Linen
03.2021 - Current
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing office materials.
- Provided timely support to various departments, ensuring smooth daily operations and increased productivity.
- Reduced errors in data entry tasks by implementing a double-check system for accuracy.
- Assisted with budget tracking and financial reports, contributing to cost-saving measures for the company.
Infection Preventionist
Memorial Medical Center
10.2011 - 02.2018
- Reduced infection rates by implementing evidence-based practices and guidelines in the healthcare facility.
- Enhanced patient safety through rigorous monitoring and evaluation of infection control measures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported outbreaks, identifying sources, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Streamlined data collection processes for accurate tracking and reporting of key infection metrics within the organization.
- Developed targeted educational materials to raise awareness among patients, families, and visitors about the importance of infection prevention measures.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Assisted with regulatory compliance efforts by conducting audits, addressing deficiencies, and providing guidance on necessary improvements related to infection control standards.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends over time to identify areas for potential enhancements in infection prevention efforts.
- 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.
- Developed strong working relationships with public health officials to ensure timely notification of reportable communicable diseases within the community.
- Assisted in the management of infectious disease emergencies by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
- Collaborated with environmental services staff to ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as CDC.
Education
Clinical Nurse Educator - Nursing Education
University of Colorado Health Science
Denver09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI06.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Ashland, WI06.1989
Skills
- Office Equipment Operation
- Presentation Creation
- Interpersonal Skills
- File Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time Management
- Report Preparation
- Data Analysis
- Data Entry Expertise
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
Timeline
Back Office Assistant
Florida Linen
03.2021 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Memorial Medical Center
10.2011 - 02.2018
Clinical Nurse Educator - Nursing Education
University of Colorado Health Science
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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