Personal Details:

Marital Status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Place of Birth : India
Date of Birth : April 17, 1973
Languages Speak : English/Tamil/Malayalam/Arabic
Languages Write : English/Tamil
Passport Number : H3121669
Passport Expiry Date: 23/05/2019
RN License Number: 37225
RN License Expiry Date: 16/11/2021
Saudi Council Number: 09-J-N-0272488
Qatar SCHS Ref:                 2015053750
Work Address:
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology Department J-53, King Faisal Specialist and Hospital and Research Centre-Jeddah, P.O Box 40047Jeddah 21499, Saudi Arabia

E-mail:[email protected] / [email protected]
Telephone:
Mobile: +966531825494
Fax:  +966 (12) 667-7777 Ext. 63441
Office: +966 (12) 667-7777 Ext. 63440 / 63745

academic record:

BSc in Hospital Administration, Vinayaka College Mumbai India, 2013
Certificate of Infection Control and Barrier precaution NYS – Department of Health #102138-March 2014
Diploma in Registered nurse, Scudder Memorial Hospital, Ranipet, India, Graduation Date: February -1995
Higher Secondary School Diploma – Scudder Memorial Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India, Graduation Date: 1990

NOTE: CIC IN PROCESS

Work experience:

February 2011 to Present

Infection Control Practitioner (Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology Department)

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre-Jeddah, P.O. Box 40047 Jeddah 21499, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (JCIA Accredited) – 450 Beds Hospital and expanding.

Basic Functions:

Collaborate with the Assistant Infection Control Director in the planning, organization coordination, implementation and evaluation of the Hospital Infection Control program.  Function in all departments of the Hospital as necessary.  Practices within the limits of the profession and Hospital policies and procedures, adheres to department standards, understands the legal implications and is accountable for his/her actions.

Assigned units: oPERATING rOOM / DAY PROCEDURE UNIT / ENDOSCOPY / CSSD/MEDICAL AND SURGICAL UNIT / ONCOLOGY UNIT.

Principal Duties:

Works in collaboration with the appropriate authority and develops and monitors a process of collecting and analysing infection control data as per NHSN and CDC updated guideline.
Performs surveillance of nosocomial infections on assigned units according to approved definitions and criteria.
Identifies problems and issues related to infection control and consults with the Assistant director of infection control for solutions.
Documents disease required to be reported formally to the ministry of health.
Initiates precautions and isolation measures for transmissible disease and discontinues precautions as indicated. Makes recommendations to nursing and medical staff on appropriate isolation precautions to be used for known or suspected infectious processes.
Participates in new employee orientation and nursing service orientation to the infection control program.
Develops and participates in educational programs for the prevention and control of infections in the assigned units and maintains records of presentations.
Documents employee and patient exposures to infectious disease for which approved protocols exist and follow –up is required.
Serves as a member of the infection control Committee and other Hospital Committees as assigned.
Collaborates in the development or revision of infection control policies, in conjunction with the infection control committee.
Designs special studies, as indicated, when pathogens display unusual trends and participates in approved hospital-wide research studies as related to infection control.
Initiates outbreak investigation and control measures in Consultation with the Assistant Infection Control Director.
Oversees and monitors compliance with infection control policies and procedures among hospital staff and makes recommendations for changes.
Ensures that the Infection Control Standards for Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) for the hospitals are met.
Oversees and manages any planning meetings with Projects Management for renovation and construction, and provides recommendations based on environmental standards
Participates in the development and review of Infection Control Policies and procedures contained in the Hospital Infection control Manual.
Participates in Hospital-wide Performance improvement activities.
Follow all Hospital related policies and procedures.
Participates in self and other’s education, training and development, as applicable.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: CDC and NHSN definition Standard followed in the hospital for the HAI and benchmarking. IHI (Institute of Health care Improvement) bundle for prevention of CAUTI/CLRBSI/VAP/SSI.

Day procedure unit/eendoscopy/operating room &cssd – work performene –not limited TO:

Day procedure/Endoscopy: Handhygeine practice before and after the invasive procedure, safe injection practice is monitored. (Observation done while staff are preparing and administering medication and performing injection. (e.g,anesthesiologist,nurse)

Medical devices and instruments: Visually inspected for residual soil and re-cleaned as needed before high level disinfection.

Operating Room: Monitoring SSI (Surgical site infection) Bundle compliance followed by timely administering pre-operative antibiotics, pre –operative skin preparation disinfectant, preoperative bathing with 4% CHG, Traffic control during the procedure and normothermia etc…

Monitoring Environmental cleaning: between cases and terminal cleaning after the procedure with proper EPA-registered disinfectant.

Central sterile supply Department: Monitoring disinfectant process and sterilization, chemical indicator used for each load and weekly biological indicator performance etc…

May 2010 to January 2011

Acting Clinical Nurse Coordinator / Acting Head Nurse / Staff Nurse I (Neuroscience Unit)

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre-Jeddah, P.O. Box 40047 Jeddah 21499, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (JCIA Accredited) – 450 Beds Hospital and expanding

Basic Functions:

In collaboration with medical and nursing staff, is responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of care to specific patient populations. Functions as a specialist nurse to provide support and education to staff and patients in the neurosurgical and Epilepsy monitoring unit.

Principal Duties:

Provides assessment, plan of care and evaluation of specific population and provides follow up care as necessary.
Acts as a consultant to the multidisciplinary team during the patient’s treatment.
Coordinates and documents patient care utilizing the nursing care plan, medical records, teaching material and patient teaching records.
Develops and coordinates written and verbal educational programs for nursing staff in conjunction with nursing development and saudization personnel.
Coordinates and participates in routine patient care review meeting and case conferences as required.
Serves on Hospital committees as required.
Maintains records and data collection in area of responsibility.
Coordinate delegated management responsibilities for staff.
Plan for the training and development of Saudi nursing student and graduates.
Participates in the Hospital’s clinical quality improvement plan.
Follow all Hospital related policies and procedures.
Participates in self and other’s education, training and development, as applicable.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.

March 2000 to May 2010

Charge Nurse (Neurosciences Unit)

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre-Jeddah, P.O. Box 40047 Jeddah 21499, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (JCIA Accredited) – 450 Beds Hospital and expanding

Principal Duties:

Organizes, prioritizes and delegates work flow.
Follows individual unit practice
Participates in decision making regarding patient flow
Updates bed management system regarding bed placement and clinical issues.
Assists in nursing care management of the unit to provide optimal level of care to all patients.
Provides guidance to staff members as appropriate.
Assesses performance of staff and provides feedback to Head Nurse.

December 1997 to March 2000

Staff Nurse (Neurosciences Unit)

Al Salama Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

May 1997 to December 1997

Staff Nurse (Neuro Medical and Surgical Unit)

Christian Medical College and Hospital Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India – 1900 Beds Hospital

February 1995 to February 1997

Staff Nurse (Rotation: OB-Gyne, Pediatric, Community, Orthopedic, General Surgery, Cardio, OR and ICU etc.)

Scudder Memorial Hospital, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, India

Training Courses:

oCTOBER 2015    Infection Control Workshop –Infection Control in the Modern Era
December 2014 Fourth Infection Control Symposium “Focus on Infection Control and
Prevention   Practices”King Abdulaziz University Hospital ,Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

April 2014 – June 2014, MERS Coronavirus Scientific Investigation participant CDC, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
March 2014, Infection Control and Barrier Precautions, NYS-Education Department # IC161
October 2013, Bone Marrow Transplant-Prevention of Infection; Presenter King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research
March 2013, Infections In Immunocompromised Host (Transplant), King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
April  2013, 6TH international Nursing Symposium, Speaker, Hilton Hotel   Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
October 2013, LEAN Workshop, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
April 2013, Basis Cardiac Life Support, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
December 2012, 9th Annual AIDS Workshop, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
September 2012, Prevention of CAUTI Hospital Grand Rounds, Presenter, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
November 2010, Pressure Ulcer Workshop, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
November 2010, Mold Exposure and Health Wild Iris Medical Education
October 2010, The Emergence of Super Bugs Gannett Education
August 2010, Bringing Evidence Based Practice To Bedside, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
May 2009 Basis Cardiac Life Support, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
June 2009, Medication Safety, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
June 2009, ECG-interpretation course, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
June 2009, Brain& Spinal Cord Injuries,  Saudi German Hospital
September 2009, Multiple Sclerosis Symposium, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
August 2007, Traumatic Brain Injury, Saudi German Hospital
August 2007, JCIA-Mock Survey Workshop, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
July 2007, Traumatic Brain Injury (Case study), Saudi German Hospital
January 2004, Charge Nurse Course, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
March 2003, IV-Therapy& Phlebotomy, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
June 2001, Pouching of Ostomies, Heavily wounds & Fistulas Draining, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research
September 2001,  Diabetes Management series, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research
December 2001,  Preceptor Course, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

Certificate of Appreciation, 2014 MERS Coronavirus Scientific Investigation, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), September 2014
Certificate of Appreciation, Executive Management Award For Outstanding Commitment and Dedication to Joint Commission International Accreditation, KFSH&RC-J, 2014

pROFESSIONAL ACTVITES:

Team Member,  PCI (Prevention and Control of Infection)Standard for JCIA Accreditation
Member, Infection Control Committee KFSH&RC-Jeddah
Member, OR Committee, KFSH&RC-Jeddah
Member,  APIC
Team Leader, Preventing of Surgical Site Infection PI Project 2014-2015
Team Member in Wound Care Committee

Skills:

Able to operate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Publisher) and SPSS Basic

REFERENCES:

Available upon request