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
Marietta Ga
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- Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.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
Atlanta Ga
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
Atlanta Ga
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
Atlanta GA
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
Ivory Coast
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
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