Zainab Ghafari
Amman
Summary
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. Well-versed in epidemiology of hospital acquired infections and disease outbreaks. Proficient in isolation protocols, control procedures and hygiene standards. Goal-oriented healthcare professional well-versed in techniques for minimizing and controlling surgical infections and patient outbreaks. Data-driven and analytical with a systematic approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an open and collaborative style. Experienced in promoting health of diverse populations, preventing diseases and optimizing current tracking, assessment and containment programs. Demonstrated success in public health project and team management, including epidemiology, statistical analysis and literature reviews. Skilled in technical writing, surveillance and field research. Results-driven and proactive with a diligent, responsive and resourceful nature.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Control Manager
eye specialty hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
Infection Control Manager
AL_Essra hospital
05.2014 - 02.2022
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in all departments.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- 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.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
- Performed preventative measures and maintained firm safety levels to avoid spread of infection and disease.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Educated staff about importance of using measures to prevent spread of flu and gastroenteritis.
- Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
Nursing Coordinator/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
king Hussein cancer center
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Reviewed medical records and summarized care.
- Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Education
Master Degree in Nursing __ - Clinical Nursing( Thesis)
Applied Science Private University ASU
Amman _Jordan01.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
Jordanian University Of Science And Technology
Irbid_ Jordan 07.2007
Skills
- Infection Control
- Surveillance
- Employee Health
- CDC Policies
- Control Strategies
- Infection Monitoring
- Public Health Procedures
- Infection Risk Assessment
- Public Education
- Data analysis
- Prevention techniques
- Environmental management strategies
- Isolation precautions
- Statistics background
- Trend Monitoring
- Disease trend knowledge
- Performance Optimization
- Sterilization techniques (CSSD)
Certification
- Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
- Healthcare Certified Infection preventiosit. (HCIP), Health Care Accreditation Council (H CAC ).
- Professional Diploma in Infection Prevention and Medical Waste Management, German Jordanian University (GJU).
Publications and Research
- Research (Hand Hygiene knowledge, Attitudes and Barriers among jordanian nurses .Zainab Al Ghafari, Mohannad Eid AbuRuz Int Med J 24, 385-400, 2019
- Research (Clinical and Epidemiological features of COVID-19 Death in Jordan). Jordanian Ministry of Health ,WHO.2021
Timeline
Infection Control Manager
eye specialty hospital
05.2022 - Current
Infection Control Manager
AL_Essra hospital
05.2014 - 02.2022
Nursing Coordinator/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
king Hussein cancer center
08.2007 - 08.2009
Master Degree in Nursing __ - Clinical Nursing( Thesis)
Applied Science Private University ASU
Bachelor of Nursing -
Jordanian University Of Science And Technology