Cindy Steele is an experienced infection preventionist with over 15 years of experience. She is board certified in infection control and epidemiology and has worked in various healthcare settings including long term acute care facilities and acute care hospitals. She has a proven track record of developing and implementing effective infection prevention programs to reduce infections like central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter-associated urinary tract infections. She is skilled in data analysis, reporting, developing policies and procedures, and educating staff. Currently she works as an independent infection prevention consultant.

1. Profile
Board Certified in Infection Control and Epidemiology #110805
California Registered Nurse RN470748
Served as treasurer for Inland Empire APIC Chapter 074
Experienced and knowledgeable with TJC, CMS, CAL-OSHA, DHS/Public Health
Regulations
Extremely thorough and detail oriented
Proficient in data collection and interpretation
Experience
CSS Infection Prevention & Compliance Services LLC, Wildomar, CA-
Infection Prevention Consultant - 2017 - Present
Achievements: Served as an Interim Infection Preventionist and achieved the
highest rating in Kindred’s Inaugural “5K” Quality Assessment Program by
implementing an effective Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection and
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection prevention programs.
Duties: Assesses Infection Prevention Program and makes recommendations for
improvement, and assists with implementation of evidence based practices. Assists
with mentoring and training in infection prevention.
Top Echelon, Baldwin Park, CA — Interim Infection Preventionist -2016 - 2017
91 bed long term acute care facility
Achievements: Developed new isolation signs. Implemented new central line
dressing change kits and procedure to reduce central line associated infections.
Implemented single use sterile water gastric tube flushes. Implemented new policy
for criteria to remove patients from isolation. Developed new hire orientation and
nursing education. Assisted with development of Sepsis protocol.
Duties: Policy and procedure development and updates. Evaluation of annual plan,
and implementation of new plan. Performed daily surveillance by review of
microbiology reports, chart reviews, audits, and environment of care rounds.
Utilized National Health Safety Network (NHSN) definitions and protocols. Reported
communicable diseases to public health departments. Utilized Pro-Touch, EXCEL,
Microsoft office, power point.
t:909-731-0319
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CINDY STEELE, RN CIC

2. Physician’s For Healthy Hospitals, Hemet, CA - Infection Preventionist -
2013-2016
327 bed acute care facility with a recovery and treatment center.
Achievements: Implemented process for cleaning and high level disinfecting of
medical equipment, documentation logs, and quality control testing. Developed a
nurse-driven protocol to improve assessment and documentation process. Assisted
with development and implementation of educational program that included policies
and competency training for environmental service employees.
Duties: Performed daily surveillance by review of microbiology reports, patient
alerts, daily admitting diagnosis, daily surgical procedures, daily ER diagnosis
reports, daily ventilator monitoring, post-operative surgical site infection surveillance,
chart reviews, audits, and environment of care rounds. Utilized National Health
Safety Network (NHSN) definitions and protocols. Reported communicable
diseases to public health departments. Familiar with MEDITECH, McKesson,
Horizon, Mayo Reference Lab, and Microsoft Office. Utilized EXCEL for creating
graphical reports, and audit tools. Preceptor for BSN students for leadership
development. Implemented evidence-based infection prevention strategies to
reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases. Assisted with employee
exposure investigations, assessments, and follow up. Assisted with competency
development, and department specific education.
Inland Valley Medical Center, Wildomar, CA - Infection Control Coordinator -
2007-2013
122 bed Level 3 trauma acute care facility
Achievements: Participated in a committee to develop an infection control
database module and definitions for MIDAS+. Assisted with new construction of a
new unit, and renovation of ED, ICU, endoscopy, and surgery suites. Developed
process for identifying, reporting, and follow-up evaluation of infection control
violations, and instrumental in the success of CMS and TJC surveys.
Duties: Responsible for surveillance, prevention and control of infectious
diseases. Implemented interventions based on evidence-based practices. Utilized
NHSN, MIDAS+, CERNER, Opus OM, Opus Lab, POETS, and EXCEL for reporting
of device associated infections, multi-drug resistant organisms, and hospital
acquired infections. Formulated and revised policy and procedures. Assisted
departments with competency training. Participated in Critical Care Committee,
Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Disaster Committee, Environment of Care Committee,
Hazardous Material Committee. Reviewed charts remotely.
Education
West Coast University, California, Master Degree in Nursing
2015 – Present

3. Cypress College Cypress, California, Associates Degree in Nursing
1987 – 1991