Carletta Cason
Locust Grove,GA
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
ATC Healthcare, McIntosh Trail
McDonough, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Sterile Processing Technician
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Sunbelt Staffing LLC, Erlanger Hospital
Oldsmar, FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
Sterile Processing Technician
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Sterile Processing Technician
Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, GA
05.2011 - 05.2017
- Attended required training sessions related to housekeeping tasks.
- Maintained cleaning equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Followed safety procedures when using chemical agents to clean surfaces or laundry detergents when washing linens and clothes.
- Dusted furniture, pictures, window sills and other surfaces.
- Reported any damages or maintenance needs to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Responded promptly to requests for housekeeping services from staff or visitors.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services provided by the department.
- Inspected all areas after completion of work to ensure that they were cleaned properly.
Education
Certificate - Sterile Processing Technology
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA12-2016
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA07-2011
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA10-2004
Skills
- Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Progress Documentation
- Care Delivery
- Patient Management
- Computerized tracking
- Instrument Sterilization
- Case cart assembly
- Infection Control
- Assembly and packaging
- Recording test results
- Decontamination procedures
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
ATC Healthcare, McIntosh Trail
05.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Northside Hospital Atlanta
04.2022 - 05.2024
Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Sunbelt Staffing LLC, Erlanger Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Emory University Hospital Midtown
04.2021 - 12.2021
Sterile Processing Technician
Atlanta Medical Center
05.2017 - 08.2020
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
05.2011 - 05.2017
Certificate - Sterile Processing Technology
Southern Crescent Technical College
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Clayton State University
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Savannah Technical College
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician
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