Infection Preventionist
Orlando Health, US
Matt Amacher, BSN, RN, CNOR, Infection Preventionist, Orlando Health, Orlando, FL
Matt Amacher is an Infection Preventionist for Orlando Health in Orlando, FL. He has been in his role since 2022. Prior to this he worked in surgery as a circulator and scrub nurse, where he developed an eye for patient safety and process improvement and considers surgery to be his passion. In past roles, Matt has worked in emergency care and EMS.
As an Infection Preventionist his areas of service include a specialty orthopedic surgical facility, level 1 trauma and burn care, and inpatient rehabilitation. These areas of professional experience have helped reinforce his belief that IPs should "never stop being curious."
He earned his Associate Degree in Nursing from Georgia State's Perimeter College of Nursing in 2014, and his Bachelors in Nursing from Western Governors University. In his spare time he enjoys playing with his dogs, and writing fiction.