Halima Alrashed

• Led the SICU to achieve 1 year CAUTI free.
• Led the SICU to achieve 22 months CLABSI free.
• Developed VAE RCA tool.
• Developed urinary catheter audit checklist.
• Active member in CUSP projects.
• Technical surveys of designated facilities and potential food vendors.
• Provided guidance during COVID-19 pandemic, suggested HVAC enhancements to prevent spread of disease through air circulation, and conducted contact investigations.
• Evaluate hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
• Monitor ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures, and current staff interventions.
• Coordinate successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility, MOH, CBAHI, and Joint Commission standards.
• Identify and mitigate unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
• Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
• Resource speaker in local courses.
• Evaluate potential food vendors and conduct technical surveys to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Evaluate products, chemicals, and instruments prior to their use in facility.
• Work collaboratively with facility engineers, Industrial hygiene professionals, and environmental health professionals.
• Involved in renovation and construction activities from design phase through commissioning.
• Review and sign construction permits.
• Review facility water testing reports and provide feedback accordingly.

• Full-time Infection Preventionist with part-time job in infection control diploma program, MERS-CoV RRT program, and infection control audit program.
• Held positions of Deputy Infection Control Coordinator and Director.
• Prepared monthly compliance reports and share them with stakeholders.
• Monitor and observe compliance with best practices and provide instant feedback.
• Mentored new Infection Control Practitioners.
• Performed environmental audits and prepared compliance reports.
• Reviewed designs and provided feedback.
• Performed environmental sampling post construction and when needed.
• Collaborated with engineers to solve facility related issues impacting hospital environment.
• Established and led Hand Hygiene Secret Shopper Program.
• Participated in Quality improvement projects.
• Led outbreak investigations within hospital settings.
• Resource speaker at several local symposiums and educational programs.
• Established and executed monthly orientation program for all hospital employees and targeted ICU orientation program.
• Organized infection control campaigns.
• Participated in preparation for National and International Accreditation surveys (CBAHI and JCI).
• Conducted global point prevalence survey on Antimicrobial Consumption and Resistance for year 2017.

• Part-time Infection Control Specialist in Infection Prevention & Control Audit Team.
• Performed over 20 audit visits within the region.
• Led and participated in multiple awareness campaigns and health exhibitions pertaining to the filed.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Recognized by the general director of eastern province health affairs for providing distinguished efforts to elevate awareness and for effective contribution to program success.

• Part-time member in MERS-CoV Rapid Response Team (RRT) program.
• Participated in MERS-CoV outbreak investigation in different regions within the country.
• Performed over 30 hospital audits throughout the kingdom.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing them for resolution.
• Appreciated by MOH public health deputy minister for the valuable contribution to the success of the RRT program.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Conducted need assessment sessions and gave the education and professional direction required in relation to the requirements identified and effectiveness measured.

• Part-time program coordinator for JCI/MOH Infection Prevention & Control Diploma Program.
• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Mentored 6 students and provided academic guidance by giving assignments, scoring them, and providing professional feedback and recommendations.
• Acted as a resourceful program coordinator, providing oversight and support to mentees and monitoring progress.
• Provided feedback to JCI faculty members on a weekly basis on the trainee's performance and discussed strategies to elevate the learning experience.

• Completed 3 main learning modules with 1016 assignments and projects in each module.
• Elected to represent trainees on formal discussion platforms with program manager.
• Won first place in the graduation presentation.
• Recognized by JCI faculty members and offered to be a program coordinator by MOH for the following patches of trainees.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Volunteered in the quality department to gain a better understanding of initiating and completing projects.

• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
• Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance of nursing staff.
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
• Managed 65 nurses and nursing activities in 400-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

Worked as a nurse resident in an intermediate care nursery, taking care of sick neonates through a holistic care approach.

• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple patients

Nurse intern Pioneer attended several workshops with the college deanship discussing student affairs and future insights post-graduation.
Represented the college in a press conference regarding Saudi nurses future career paths.
Elected to participate in a high-risk surgery with the former minister of MOH, Dr. Abdullah Alrabiah.

• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks