Resume

Stephanie Sherman Ganaway

39 Pebblecreek Cove
Three Way, TN
207-739-0084 cell
sga582fc@westpost.net

Education: Central Maine Medical Center School of Nursing 1987, Associate Degre
e
Have started St. Joseph's College RN to MSN distance education program:
have 107 credits.
Experience:
Professional:
2007-2010- Infection Prevention Coordinator:
Development, coordination, and implementation of th
e
Infection Prevention and Control Plan for a housewi
de acute healthcare system, including outpatient services and an affiliated long
term care facility. Writing policy/procedures in compliance with State, Federal
, CMS, JCAHO regulations. Education of patients and multidisciplinary staff in i
nfectious disease process and prevention practices. Surveillance, data collectio
n and reporting of Healthcare associated infections, infection prevention proces
s and outcome measures, including CMS, SCIP and IHI best practice bundles.

2009- Trained in Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Disaster Preparedness at

FEMA in Anniston, Alabama.
1987-2007: Level II Staff RN on Orthopaedic/Neurosurgical Unit:
In additon to staff nurse responsibilities, preceptor of
new staff, part of a team aimed at creating clinical care
pathways for total joint replacement patients.
2005- Evidence Based Practice Fair
Researched and presented use and effectiveness of Bladder
Scan device in UTI prevention
2003-Organized Professional Nurse Makeover Contest during
National Nurse's Week
2003-Speaker/Presenter of "The History of the Professional Nurse"
using Powerpoint at the Maine Medical
Center Nurse's Week Celebration.
2000-2003- Independent Mary Kay Beauty(R) Consultant

Community:
2001-2006- Homeschooled my 2 children grades 5-9
Organized, developed and taught curriculum, assessed
student progress.
2004-2005- Board member of Galilee House Homeless Shelter
2005-2007- Community Blood Drive Organizer
1997-2000- Board Member of Paris Christian Academy
1998-2000- Chairperson of Paris Christian Academy/Oxford Hills Christian Academy
Responsibilities: setting agendas, collaborating with
Principal, Dir. Of Development, Legal Counsel, Interviewing/evaluating staf
f, developing school policy. During time of school going from a church run ent
ity to a private independently operated entity, I was
the spokesperson for presenting the organizational and legal changes to the com
munity.

Membership: Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC)

Pinetree Chapter APIC
Maine Infection Prevention Collaboration (MIPC)
MIPC Multidrug Resistant Organism Subcommittee

Interests: Gardening, reading, golf, entertaining family/friends

References:
Katherine Bonney, Vice President Quality and Safety: Stephens Memorial Hospit
al 181 Main St., Norway, Maine 04268
Bonneyk@wmhcc.org
Richard Veilleux, MPH, MBA, Program Manager, MaineHealth - Clinical Integration:
465 Congress Street Suite 301, Portland, Maine, 04101
Phone : (207) 541-7557
veillr@mainehealth.org
Sandra Colello, Assistant Nurse Manager: Maine Medical Center 22 Bramhall Stre
et, Portland, Maine 04103
207-662-2322
Donald Winckler: P. O. Box 89 Norway, Maine 04268
Dwinckler@mossbrookchurch.com