C. Steele Biography

1. CINDY S. STEELE
Biography
Cindy Steele is an accomplished professional offering extensive experience in all facets of
Infection Prevention. In addition to her reliable record of success in providing quality
patient care, she is resourceful, self-reliant, and an energetic professional who is passionate about
infection control. She has developed processes for identifying, reporting, and follow up evaluation
of infection control violations and has been instrumental in the success of CMS and TJC surveys.
Demonstrated expertise and success in building, planning and implementing strong programs while
focusing on cost containment. She is knowledgeable in surveillance methods to track and
analyze infection rates, HAIs and Clusters utilizing Midas+, Cerner, Excel, Meditech, Protouch,
IPAC, and NHSN reporting. An appreciated team leader with established ability to motivate and
encourage others to surpass established objectives, while serving as a mentor and subject matter
expert. Ms. Steele’s leadership style is to build consensus and commitment by valuing and
empowering her team.
Known for being compassionate and respectful to all her patients, excellent follow-through,
workflow management and process perfection, Ms. Steele has demonstrated throughout her career
the ability to meet or exceed performance objectives. She takes great pride in her integrity, work
ethic, and professionalism.
Ms. Steele’s career reflects the following responsibilities and qualifications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge in TJC, rules and regulations, CMS, CDC, OSHA, and continual
survey readiness
 More than 11 years of experience working in the infection Prevention Department in
acute care facilities and long term acute care facilities.
 More than 8 years of experience working in the Emergency Department in the
acute care setting, including 6 years in a level 3 trauma center.
 More than 3 years of experience working in the Medical Surgical Unit in the acute
care setting.
 More than 5 years of experience working in the Definitive Observation Unit in the
acute care setting.
 Education: Associates Degree in Nursing, working on a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
 Board Certified in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
 Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS.

2. Telephone: (909)731-0319 Email:
steeci4@gmail.com