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"For me, being an infection preventionist is a calling. I'm passionate about what I do."

About

Donna Nucci is a seasoned healthcare professional with a vast amount of  experience in healthcare design, strategy, and infection prevention. Currently serving as the Director of Infection Prevention for a prominent 7-hospital system academic medical center, Donna oversees a comprehensive network of over 200 ambulatory sites, surgery and endoscopy centers, urgent and emergency care, cancer care, and specialty clinics.

Throughout her career, Donna has been a results-oriented and dynamic leader, specializing in spearheading transformative change through strategic data analysis and the development of cutting-edge systems. Her proven track record includes driving innovation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and influencing organizational behavior through visionary leadership.

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As the Director of Infection Prevention, Donna led initiatives utilizing advanced data analytics for strategic decision-making, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and improved patient outcomes. She pioneered the creation and implementation of novel systems to optimize departmental workflows, significantly improving overall organizational performance.

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Donna's commitment to mentorship and leadership development is evident in her role as a consultant and mentor for various healthcare organizations. She has fostered high-performing teams, empowering them to lead transformative projects and creating a trusting, collaborative environment that encourages innovation.

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 Donna has operated a successful consulting practice for over 10 years, where she serves as a Transformational Compliance Consultant, driving organizational metamorphosis and inspiring teams to embrace systemization. Her unique approach engages teams positively, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.

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Donna's also served as the COO and owner of Pop Weight Loss, where she successfully launched and managed three thriving locations, implementing cutting-edge systems to elevate operational efficiency. Her strategic leadership, innovative workflows, and commitment to team development contributed to the company's success and growth.

Donna has developed strategies to stratify risk in healthcare settings and systemized methods, products, and supplies through comprehensive analysis and risk assessment.

Donna's skills include leadership, project management, strategic communications, quality system implementation, risk analysis, financial analysis, change management, and data analysis. Her multifaceted contributions to healthcare, combined with her dedication to strategic leadership, design innovation, and infection prevention, make her well-suited for executive roles such as Chief Operating Officer or strategy consultant in the healthcare industry.

Relevant Documents

Education + Certifications

Bachelor of Science Nursing Salve Regina University

Master of Healthcare Administration and Management Salve Regina University

Licensed in the State of Connecticut 1988

Certification of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) 2012

Recertification of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) 2017

Recertification of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) 2020

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