Beatrice Boakye-Dankwa
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician with proven expertise at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in steam sterilization and infection control. Skilled in quality assurance and training, I enhanced team performance and maintained compliance with safety protocols. Committed to excellence, I effectively managed sterilization processes, ensuring the highest standards in patient safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Operated sterilization equipment to process surgical instruments efficiently.
- Inspected and tested sterilized items for compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained meticulous records of sterilization cycles and inventory levels.
- Trained new team members on best practices in sterile processing protocols.
- Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies. filling special requests as needed.
- Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
- Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.
- Disinfect and sterilize equipment such as endoscopes, using sterilizers, aerators, or washer.
- Endoscopy training combines hands-on skills, cognitive knowledge, and simulation to teach individuals how to safely and effectively perform endoscopic procedures.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized endoscopes and related accessories according to manufacturer guidelines and hospital protocols.
- Followed rigorous aseptic techniques and safety standards to prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained and operated the ultrasonic sterile processing system, including daily quality control tests and record-keeping.
- Managed and tracked inventory of reprocessing supplies, notifying management of low stock levels.
- Inspects all equipment prior to use, reports malfunctions, and removes faulty equipment from service.
- Training 40 people.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Assembler/Packer Associate
WestRock
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Assembled components following detailed specifications and quality standards.
- Operated machinery to facilitate efficient production processes.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure product integrity and compliance.
- Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
- Complete order receipts.
- Compute prices of items or groups of items.
- Keep records of out-going orders.
Assembler/Warehouse Packer
Monasha
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Assembled components with precision to meet quality standards.
- Operated tools and machinery efficiently to enhance production output.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes.
- Inspected finished products for defects, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse location.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packing of shipments.
- Kept records accurate and current by documenting movements in compsny system.
Assmbler/Assembler/Packer Operator
Publix
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assembled products efficiently according to specifications and quality standards.
- Operated hand tools and machinery to ensure accurate assembly processes.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and productivity.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to maintain high standards.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping flor, putting trash in trash containers, picking up product from floor.
Assistant Administrator
HDM
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance office efficiency and support team operations.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for meetings, ensuring timely communication among stakeholders.
- Managed documentation and record-keeping systems to maintain organizational standards and compliance.
- Developed training materials, fostering a knowledge-sharing culture within the team.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time on administrative tasks.
- Mentored junior staff in administrative best practices, promoting professional growth and capability enhancement.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on various aspects of the organization''s operations, informing strategic decision-making processes at the executive level.
- Documented all communication between relevant stakeholders such as vendors, department, customers.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goal to help employees achieve success.
French Teacher
Ivory Coast
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance language acquisition and retention.
- Facilitated immersive cultural experiences to deepen students' understanding of French-speaking regions.
- Assessed student progress through standardized tests and personalized feedback for continuous improvement.
- Created interactive classroom activities utilizing digital tools to foster collaborative learning environments.
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices for effective language instruction and classroom management.
Education
Associate of Science - Law
University of Abidjan
Ivory Coast09-2013
High School Diploma -
College Djessou
Ivory Coast06-2013
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- Decontamination procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Reprocessing: Decontamination, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of endoscopes and accessories
- Quality Control: Performing and documenting quality assurance tests, equipment inspection, and cycle monitoring
- Infection Control: Aseptic technique, adherence to safety protocols, and OSHA standards
- Technical Skills: Ultrasonic cleaning systems, manual cleaning processes, equipment maintenance
- Clear communication quiality assurance
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Assembler/Packer Associate
WestRock
11.2020 - 12.2021
Assembler/Warehouse Packer
Monasha
01.2019 - 04.2020
Assmbler/Assembler/Packer Operator
Publix
01.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Administrator
HDM
01.2015 - 06.2016
French Teacher
Ivory Coast
10.2013 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Law
University of Abidjan
High School Diploma -
College Djessou