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Simone Carter

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Highly motivated and ambitious individual with strong interpersonal proficiency, seeking a position as a sterile processing technician where I can contribute the best of my skills and efforts for the growth of the organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Externship Student

University Of Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Cleaning flexible scopes, performing leaked testing as well as decontaminating sterilizing of probes.
  • Performing sterilization and decontamination with chemical solution per manufacturer instruction for usage.
  • Operate automatic and ultrasonic washers to decontaminate surgical instruments.
  • Peel pack packaging of individual surgical Instruments.
  • Monitoring biological and chemical indicators and solutions in decontaminating medical equipment and instruments.
  • Disposed of biohazard substances, including medical and chemical waste.
  • Maintained workplace safety and kept work place cleaned of debris, body fluids, wet floors and sharps.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
Philadelphia, PA
10.2015 - 11.2021
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
  • Reporting any changes in patient's conditions to registered nurse.
  • Checking patient's blood pressure, heartbeat and pulse regularly.


Direct Support Professional

Help At Home Health Care
Philadelphia, PA
02.2010 - 09.2015
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Education

Certificate - Sterile Processing Technician

James Institute For Learning LLC
Philadelphia
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Strawberry Mansion High School
Philadelphia, PA
06.2009

Skills

  • Decontaminating surgical instruments
  • Safety protocols expertise
  • Computerized tracking
  • Managing materials
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Case cart assembly

Timeline

Externship Student

University Of Pennsylvania Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
10.2015 - 11.2021

Direct Support Professional

Help At Home Health Care
02.2010 - 09.2015

Certificate - Sterile Processing Technician

James Institute For Learning LLC

High School Diploma -

Strawberry Mansion High School

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