Sareena Meera Mathew
Senior Infection Prevention and Control Officer
AlAin,UAE
Summary
Advanced Dedicated and detail-oriented Infection Preventionist with proven skills in establishing effective policies to minimize risks and avoid outbreaks. Expert in training, mentoring, and monitoring healthcare staff to improve knowledge and performance. Hands-on professional with observant and proactive nature. Knowledgeable Senior Infection Prevention and Control Officer offering expertise in infection control, prevention, and education. Fully proficient in enacting JCI, DOH, MOH-compliant standards. Excellent documentation and reporting abilities with skills to implement important updates and necessary changes for patient and staff protection. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient,staff,vistors,students safety and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Infection Prevention and Control Officer
Tawam Hospital
04.2019 - Current
- To act as Infection Prevention & Control Expert and to implement, promote and maintain an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development, risk assessment, product evaluation, and research
- To work collaboratively with clinical staff, departments, and administration to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections among patients
- To assure that facilities and services are in compliance with infection control practice as well as local, state, and regulatory infection control standards
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures
- Identified and analyzed public health issues related to foodborne parasitic diseases and impact on public policies, scientific studies or surveys and report to department of Health
- Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks in the facility and take necessary action
Infection Control Nurse
Zulekha Hospital
, Sharjah
10.2007 - 03.2019
- Act as an Infection Prevention & Control Expert and implement, promote and maintain an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development, risk assessment, product evaluation, and research
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff, departments, and administration to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections among patients
- Assure that facilities and services follow infection control practice as well as local, state, and regulatory infection control standards
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as [Blood Pathogens,Tuberculosis,Any Emerging Reemerging unusual pathogens ,chickenpox etc]
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Health Care Assistant
Zulekha Hospital
Sharjah
08.2006 - 10.2007
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Delivered high-quality care
Nursing Tutor-cum-Clinical Instructor
Poyanil Hospital School of Nursing
, Kerala
03.2002 - 09.2004
- Experience in teaching subjects like Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Specialty nursing (eye, ENT, Ortho) and involved in clinical work at the hospital by imparted clinical demonstration to the students
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing nursing assessment and nursing care techniques
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Staff Nurse
ICU, Soumya Apollo Hospital
, A.P
06.2002 - 12.2002
- Experience with equipment such as multipara meter, modular monitors, microprocessor-based ventilators, syringe pumps, etc
- Caters to a wide spectrum of critically ill patients, including but not limited to, those with poisoning, acute coronary syndromes, head injuries, polytrauma, and severe sepsis with multiple organ dysfunction, many of these patients required artificial support of vital organ function, including, but not limited to mechanical ventilation, dialysis and pharmacological support of cardiovascular functions., Soumya Apollo Hospital, A.P, , 06/02, To act as Infection Prevention & Control Expert and to implement, promote and maintain an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development, risk assessment, product evaluation, and research
- To work collaboratively with clinical staff, departments, and administration to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections among patients
- To assure that facilities and services are in compliance with infection control practice as well as local, state, and regulatory infection control standards., Providing consultation and expert advice in infection control practice for professional staff, administrative, medical, clinical, patient care, and support services., Collaborating with all departments on departmental policies related to infection control., Providing advice to occupational health, laboratory staff, and the risk manager in the event of a blood-borne pathogen and body fluid exposure incident or any other Infection Prevention and Control issue., Establishing needs assessment for all departments around infection prevention and control issues., Assisting line manager in related policy development and/or review or revision., Playing a key role in the infection prevention and control committee., Representing the infection prevention and control team in external meetings., Conducting product evaluation activities related to the field of Infection Prevention & Control., Leading implementation of evidence-based infection prevention and control strategies in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team that is effective and improves patient outcomes., Making self-accessible for infection prevention and control consultation in all phases of the change process., Leading integration of prevention activities within and across departments., Leading financial/value analysis of programs and related projects., Providing consultation and expert advice in infection control practice for professional staff, administrative, medical, clinical, patient care, and support services., Collaborating with all departments on departmental policies related to infection control., Providing advice to occupational health, laboratory staff, and the risk manager in the event of a blood-borne pathogen and body fluid exposure incident or any other Infection Prevention and Control issue., Establishing needs assessment for all departments around infection prevention and control issues.
Infection Control Nurse
Zulekha Hospital Sharjah
Sharjah
10.2007 - 03.2019
Nursing Tutor-cum-Clinical Instructor
Poyanil Hospital School of Nursing
, Kerala
03.2003 - 09.2004
Education
Master of Science: MSN - Infection Prevention And Control
American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences At Post University
USA Sep.2021 - Sep.2022
Fellowship in Infectious Disease - Infectious Disease
The University of New South Wales
India Mar.2020 - Mar.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vinayaka Mission's Annapoorna College of Nursing
Salem,TamilNadu India Nov.1996 - Nov.2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Surveillance
- Reporting of Infectious Disease
- Infection Control Risk Assessment
- Implementing Evidence Based Practice
- CDC,WHO,APIC,SHEA Policies and Guidlines
- Employee Health
- Public Education
- Data analysis
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- EMR / EHR
- JCI Accreditation Standards
- OSHA Standards
- Management of Clinical Practice
- Ensure the safety of Patients, staff, visitors
- Disaster Preparedness Response - Biological
- Pandemic preparedness and response
- Complying with Policies, Procedures, and Practices of the Hospitals and other regulatory requirements
- Performance Improvement
- Teaching
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
References
References
References can be furnished on request
Affiliations
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
The Infection Prevention Society
The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control
The Transplantation Society
Interests
Teaching ,Reading
Timeline
Master of Science: MSN - Infection Prevention And Control
American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences At Post University
Sep.2021 - Sep.2022
Fellowship in Infectious Disease - Infectious Disease
The University of New South Wales
Mar.2020 - Mar.2021
Senior Infection Prevention and Control Officer
Tawam Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
Zulekha Hospital Sharjah
10.2007 - 03.2019
Infection Control Nurse
Zulekha Hospital
10.2007 - 03.2019
Health Care Assistant
Zulekha Hospital
08.2006 - 10.2007
Nursing Tutor-cum-Clinical Instructor
Poyanil Hospital School of Nursing
03.2003 - 09.2004
Staff Nurse
ICU, Soumya Apollo Hospital
06.2002 - 12.2002
Nursing Tutor-cum-Clinical Instructor
Poyanil Hospital School of Nursing
03.2002 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vinayaka Mission's Annapoorna College of Nursing
Nov.1996 - Nov.2001
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