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Director, Patient Safety and Infection Prevention Resume Noelle Wilson Director, Patient Safety and Infection Prevention (916) 555-XXXX noelle.wilson@example.com noellewilson Sacramento, CA 95816 STRENGTHS Safety improvement Connected infection prevention and patient safety measures across hospitals, giving leaders a shared basis for improvement decisions. Clinical partnership Worked with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and quality teams to turn surveillance findings into practical care team action. Preparedness Coordinated outbreak response planning and communicable disease exercises so clinical and operational teams understood their responsibilities. Staff development Coached specialists and nurse champions in surveillance review, risk escalation, and improvement planning as their skills developed. Regulatory readiness Helped teams prepare evidence, address practice gaps, and follow corrective actions through accreditation survey preparation. SKILLS Patient safety leadership Infection prevention Infection surveillance Outbreak response Communicable disease preparedness Regulatory readiness Accreditation surveys Risk management Quality improvement Patient safety reporting Clinical outcomes improvement Policy development Budget management Workforce planning Employee development LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 24.3 Years Director, Patient Safety and Infection Prevention at Northstar Community Health (6.8 Years) System Manager, Infection Prevention and Quality at Cedar Crest Medical Partners (3.8 Years) Infection Prevention Manager at Redwood Valley Hospitals (5.2 Years) Registered Nurse, Infection Prevention Liaison at Pine Ridge Medical Center (4.6 Years) Registered Nurse, Acute Care at Mesa Canyon Hospital (3.9 Years) SUMMARY Registered Nurse and infection prevention executive with 24 years of acute care experience , including 15 years leading patient safety, quality, infection prevention , and risk management programs. Direct enterprise initiatives across hospital networks, partnering with executive and clinical teams to strengthen surveillance, outbreak response, regulatory readiness, and patient safety reporting. Guide policy, budgets, workforce planning, and staff development while advancing practical improvements in clinical outcomes and a reliable safety culture. EXPERIENCE Director, Patient Safety and Infection Prevention Northstar Community Health Jan 2020 - Present Sacramento, CA Direct patient safety and infection prevention across a four-hospital acute-care network , aligning executive priorities, clinical practice, and performance improvement plans to reduce preventable harm and strengthen clinical outcomes. Serve as Infection Control Officer in partnership with the Infection Prevention Medical Director, coordinating infection surveillance, outbreak response, and communicable disease preparedness with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams. Redesigned patient safety reporting and review workflows so event trends, contributing factors, and corrective actions reach accountable clinical leaders and support a consistent culture of safety. Lead regulatory readiness and accreditation survey preparation, translating findings into policy updates, unit-level education, and sustained follow-up on corrective actions. Manage departmental budgets, workforce planning, and employee development, including coaching infection prevention and patient safety staff on surveillance practice, risk escalation, and performance improvement methods. Sponsored an organization-wide quality initiative that standardized infection prevention and patient safety measures across hospitals, giving leaders a shared basis for monitoring clinical outcomes and prioritizing improvement work. System Manager, Infection Prevention and Quality Cedar Crest Medical Partners Mar 2016 - Dec 2019 Sacramento, CA Managed infection prevention and quality programs across three acute-care hospitals, connecting surveillance findings with clinical improvement priorities and operational follow-through. Prepared teams for regulatory reviews and accreditation surveys by coordinating evidence, reviewing practice gaps, and tracking corrective action plans with department leaders. Worked with nursing, pharmacy, physicians, and quality staff to investigate infection trends and patient safety events, then developed practical interventions and education for affected care teams. Updated infection prevention policies and communicable disease response procedures to clarify escalation, staff responsibilities, and coordination during outbreak conditions. Developed staff training and performance dashboards that helped managers review surveillance patterns and continuous performance improvement actions in regular operating meetings. Infection Prevention Manager Redwood Valley Hospitals Jan 2011 - Feb 2016 Reno, NV Led infection prevention operations at a regional acute-care hospital, supervising surveillance, case review, and reporting in coordination with clinical leaders. Introduced a structured review of infection surveillance data with nursing and physician partners, converting recurring patterns into targeted practice changes and follow-up assessments. Coordinated outbreak response and communicable disease preparedness exercises, documenting roles and response steps for clinical and operational teams. Supported regulatory readiness and accreditation surveys by reviewing infection prevention policies, training staff, and organizing evidence of corrective actions. Managed team scheduling and employee development while partnering with quality and risk management colleagues on patient safety and performance improvement priorities. Registered Nurse, Infection Prevention Liaison Pine Ridge Medical Center Jun 2006 - Dec 2010 Reno, NV Provided acute-care nursing in medical-surgical units and served as a unit liaison for infection prevention, connecting bedside observations with the hospital's clinical follow-up process. Reinforced infection prevention practices through staff education and chart reviews, helping unit teams address practice gaps before recurring issues became broader safety concerns. Shared patient safety concerns with charge nurses and quality staff, supporting timely documentation, escalation, and review of clinical events. Contributed unit-level data and frontline feedback to improvement discussions, helping shape practical changes in care routines and staff communication. Registered Nurse, Acute Care Mesa Canyon Hospital Jul 2002 - May 2006 Reno, NV Delivered direct nursing care in an acute-care setting, applying clinical protocols and infection prevention practices while coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams. Documented patient status and safety concerns consistently, supporting clear handoffs and timely clinical decisions. Participated in unit education and quality activities that strengthened adherence to care procedures and informed early patient safety improvements. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Recognized by hospital leadership in 2023 for coordinating a cross-hospital infection prevention improvement initiative. Mentored infection prevention specialists and nurse champions in surveillance review, event escalation, and improvement planning. Served on a regional acute-care patient safety collaborative, sharing outbreak preparedness practices and accreditation readiness lessons. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) University of Nevada, Reno 2001 Reno, NV CERTIFICATIONS Certified in Infection Control (CIC) 2013 Registered Nurse (RN), California, active and unrestricted PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Clinical Records and Reporting: Electronic health records, patient safety reporting systems, clinical documentation Infection Surveillance: Surveillance databases, case review tools, infection tracking systems Quality and Safety Analytics: Quality dashboards, performance reporting platforms, statistical analysis software Office and Data Tools: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint Communication Platforms: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, videoconferencing platforms Policy and Document Systems: Document management systems, policy management software, electronic forms Education Platforms: Learning management systems, online training platforms, competency tracking systems SKILLS Patient safety leadership Infection prevention Infection surveillance Outbreak response Communicable disease preparedness Regulatory readiness Accreditation surveys Risk management Quality improvement Patient safety reporting Clinical outcomes improvement Policy development Budget management Workforce planning Employee development PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), supporting professional exchange in infection prevention. Member, American Hospital Association (AHA), engaging with peers on hospital quality and patient safety priorities. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate)

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