Calvin Reid
Suffolk,VA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
05.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Bon Secours
Portsmouth, VA
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Created and implemented strategies to reduce supply chain costs.
- Monitored inventory levels, identified discrepancies, and adjusted accordingly.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure product availability and quality standards were met.
- Analyzed data from various sources to develop reports on production, inventory, shipping, and distribution processes.
- Managed the procurement process for all materials used in production operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost savings initiatives.
- Created detailed tracking documents to monitor inventory movement throughout the supply chain cycle.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement within the supply chain process flow.
- Implemented new software systems related to order entry, tracking, warehouse management, and shipping and receiving procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin, VA05-2022
GED -
The Adult Literacy & Education Development Center
06-2021
Skills
- Restocking supplies
- Mobility Assistance
- Basic nursing care
- Sterilization techniques
- Information Protection
- Patient Observation
- ADL support
- Emergency Response
- Specimen Collection
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Sterilization procedures
- Case cart assembly
- Diagnostic Testing
- Computerized tracking
- Processing instruments
- Inventory Rotation
- Contract Management
- Recordkeeping
- Consulting
- Database Management
- Administrative Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Document Management
- Windows Server
- Active Directory
- Virtualization Technologies
- Task Prioritization
- Operational Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Windows Servers
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Sentara Obici Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2024
Supply Chain Coordinator
Bon Secours
02.2022 - 04.2024
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Obici Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
Paul D Camp Community College
GED -
The Adult Literacy & Education Development Center