Avis Thomas
Overland Park
Summary
Certified Sterile Processing Technician with solid background in decontamination, assembly, inspection and sterilization of surgical instruments. Possess strong knowledge of infection control standards and regulations. Skilled at maintaining accurate records for tracking purposes, ensuring all tools are accounted for and properly functioning. Contributed to improved patient safety by adhering to strict sterilization protocols in previous roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Advent Health-Shawnee Mission
Overland Park
01.2023 - Current
- Processed returned instruments following completion of procedure, verifying contents against original order sheet.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Responded promptly to requests from operating rooms during surgery procedures when additional sterile supplies were needed.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Monitored supply levels throughout the day, restocking shelves as necessary.
- Disassembled contaminated instruments and prepared them for decontamination process.
- Strictly adhered to safety guidelines while preparing hazardous chemicals used in the cleaning process.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Sterile Processing Externship (256 Hrs)
NorthBay Medical Center
Fairfield
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Queen of the Valley Hospital
Napa
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Knowledge of Universal Precautions.
- Float to different units: Med Surge, ICU, Rehab, Telemetry step-down, Emergency.
- Render hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness, injury, or death.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Traveler Certified Nurse Assistant
Insync Consulting Services
Roseville
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient care provided according to facility policies and procedures.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the supervising nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairfield Post-Acute
Fairfield
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cox North Hospital
Springfield
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - HSPA Certified Sterile Processor
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA05-2022
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Hazardous materials
- Computerized tracking
- Operating room support
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Instrumentation knowledge
- Recording test results
- Surgical instrumentation
- Waste disposal
- Instrument decontamination
- Ethics and professionalism
- Workload prioritization
- Instrument tracking systems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Advent Health-Shawnee Mission
01.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Externship (256 Hrs)
NorthBay Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Queen of the Valley Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2021
Traveler Certified Nurse Assistant
Insync Consulting Services
01.2017 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairfield Post-Acute
06.2016 - 12.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cox North Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Some College (No Degree) - HSPA Certified Sterile Processor
Contra Costa Medical Career College
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