Conversation with Michele Pedrani, MS, BSN, RN, CIC

Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today, I’m joined by Michele Pedrani, an Infection Prevention leader whose career journey offers such an honest and practical look at growth, resilience, and what it really takes to build a long-term career in this field. Michele began her career in nursing and spent many years in clinical and education roles before eventually finding her way into Infection Prevention. What makes her story especially compelling is not just the transition itself, but everything that followed — growing into the role over time, stepping into leadership during an incredibly difficult season, rebuilding teams through major challenges, and continuing to advocate for both patient safety and the value of the Infection Prevention profession.  In this conversation, Michele shares what surprised her most when she first entered the field, why Infection Prevention is so much more complex than many people realize, and what kinds of backgrounds and personality traits can make someone successful in the role. We also talk about leadership, staffing, mentorship, hiring, and the importance of keeping the door open for professionals from outside of nursing who have the skills to thrive in Infection Prevention. If you’re interested in career growth, leadership under pressure, and the real-world challenges and purpose behind this work, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive in. _________________________   Voice for Infection Prevention is a production of Clutch Recruitment. Clutch Recruitment, founded by Jacob Hutcherson, is the leading recruiting firm exclusively committed to Infection Prevention & Control recruitment.   Voice for Infection Prevention Website | https://voiceforip.com LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/voice-for-infection-prevention Instagram | https://instagram.com/voiceforinfectionprevention Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/voiceforip/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/voiceforip Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@voiceforip   Clutch Recruitment Jacob Hutcherson | https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-hutcherson Jonnie Jacobs | https://linkedin.com/in/jonnie-jacobs Jordan Turner | https://linkedin.com/in/jordan-turner-3ab7731a8 Website | https://clutchrecruitment.com Linkedin | https://linkedin.com/company/clutchrecruitment Instagram | https://instagram.com/clutchrecruitment   Facebook | https://facebook.com/clutchrecruitment Twitter | https://twitter.com/clutchREC