Amber Dakon
Tunnelton,WV
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Student with hands-on clinical experience across medical-surgical, maternity, pediatric, community, and surgical settings. Experienced Certified Sterile Processing Technician and former Surgical Services Assistant skilled in infection prevention, sterile technique, and surgical preparation. Strong critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and time management abilities support a commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Salem University
Salem, West Virginia
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to clinical instructors and nurses.
- Communicated patient needs clearly with healthcare teams during rotations.
- Documented patient assessments in electronic health records under faculty supervision.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
Certified Registered Central Services Technician
Preston Memorial Hospital
Kingwood, West Virginia
02.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected surgical instruments for sterile processing workflows.
- Assembled surgical trays and packs following hospital procedures and manufacturer guidelines to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Maintained detailed records of sterilized items, including item number, date, time, sterilizer type, and operator initials for traceability.
- Coordinated with operating room staff to fulfill instrument requests and manage urgent deliveries, enhancing surgical workflow.
- Supported surgical teams with operating room setup and daily case preparation at hospital.
- Cleaned and disinfected operating rooms, stretchers, and patient care equipment.
- Assisted nurses with specimen delivery, instrument return, and supply restocking tasks.
- Transported patients safely between units, surgical suites, and recovery areas.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salem University
Salem, WV12-2026
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- Venipuncture procedures
- Basic patient care
- ADL assistance
- Infection control
- Instrument sterilization
- Patient transportation
Certification
- BLS
- Certified Register Central Services Technician
- Biohazard
Timeline
Nursing Student
Salem University
02.2025 - Current
Certified Registered Central Services Technician
Preston Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salem University