Eleonora Iervella

A highly motivated and accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in infection prevention and control, clinical governance, and quality improvement within surgical and acute care settings. Skilled in supporting multidisciplinary teams to prevent Surgical Site Infections (SSI), driving best practice through education, risk management, clinical audit, and service improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and quality of care. Recognised nationally for excellence in practice, having received the One Together Award for outstanding best practice across the UK. Published professional work in Clinical Services Journal, demonstrating thought leadership and contribution to advancing healthcare standards. Recently qualified as a Chief Nurse Intern, leading a research project focused on improving quality of care through ward accreditation programmes and evidence-based service development. A reflective and proactive practitioner with strong leadership, analytical, and collaborative skills, committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering high standards of patient-centred care.

• Acting (Theatre) with University of Cambridge