Reliable and upbeat individual that is successful at promoting a team playing atmosphere. I am highly efficient at learning new tasks in a fast paced environment which has made me very knowledgeable in the medical industry. I am strong willed, dedicated, consistent, and dependable. These skills have made me a very well rounded individual who has a superior work ethic. I seek to maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills to better myself and the company that I work for.
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician, 04/2021 - Current Adventist Health Nw – Kingsburg, CA,
Decontaminate, Assemble and Prepare instruments for terminal sterilization to ensure patient care and safety first and foremost.
Inspect both instruments and equipment – before and again after each surgery, and throughout the entire reprocessing process.
Wrap instrument trays, instrument packs and sets in accordance with AAMI standards.
Record biologicals and test results for instrument sets etc. for items that have been sterilized to ensure a negative result is met prior to surgical procedures.
Assist in ordering and restocking supplies for all SPD areas.
Pick instruments and supplies for surgeries based on surgeon’s preference.
Create a safe operating environment for customers, my co-workers, and myself.
Adhere to departmental, hospital, local, state, and federal regulations in all aspects of my profession.
Stay educated on any existing or new information pertaining to my profession, maintaining all certifications through continuous training.
Stay up to date on TJC, AORN, and AAMI guidelines for best practice
Certified Nursing Assistant, 11/2011 - Current Country Meadows Retirement Communities – Bridgeville, PA,
Obtain client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies. I also obtain biological specimens for ordered tests and prepare them for laboratory transport.
Evaluate patients based off documentation and evaluation to identify and address behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Deliver individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs to include feeding and monitoring intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Additionally, I check patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Further deliver care to patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Confer with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Transport patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Consistently act as a team player by assisting coworkers in any way possible to continue to provide patient care.
Adhere to state, local and federal HIPPA regulations to ensure patient information remain protected, always.
Patient Care Assistant, 10/2016 - 04/2021 Ardent Health Services – Sand Springs, OK,
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Monitored, tracked, conveyed, and recognized abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
Facilitated communication between all hospital departments.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Coached patients and caregivers on treatment processes, hospital policies, medication hazards, specific diets and doctor advice.
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms. Additionally, I helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies. I also obtain biological specimens for ordered tests and prepare them for laboratory transport.
Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
Consistently acted as a team player by assisting coworkers in any way possible to continue to provide patient care.
Adhered to state, local and federal HIPPA regulations to ensure patient information remain protected, always.
Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Communication
Impeccable time management and problem solving
Strong leadership qualities and motivational team player
Professional and social development skills
Emergency Response, first Aid Training, and patient transportation
Federal and State Regulation understanding, compliance, and adherence
Infection control protocols
Verbal and Written Communication
Data Entry - Microsoft Office Suite, computerized tracking for patient information, sterile processing procedures through SPM, and Epic Systems
Education
Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) Program: Sterile Processing Technology, Expected in 10/2019 - Martinson College - Anaheim, CA, GPA:
: Nursing Assistant/ Acute Care, Expected in 12/2009 - Redlands Adult School - Redlands, CA, GPA:
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification: Nurse Assisting , Expected in 08/2009 - Colton/ Redlands Yucaipa Reg. Occ. Program - Redlands, CA, GPA:
Trained in:
American Red Cross CPR
AED for The Professional Rescuer and The HealthCare Provider
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2008 - Colton High School - Colton, CA GPA:
Certifications
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant - 2009- CNA License #00756XXX - License is Current
IAHCSMM - Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - 2021 - Certification is Current
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