CELESTINA KODUA
NYU Langone Health
Newark,NJ
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Language
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Certification
13
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse graduate with over seven years as a Central Sterile Processing Technician. Expert in surgical instrumentation and infection control, skilled in anticipating surgical needs and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining patient safety in high-pressure operating room environments.
Work History
Central Sterile Processing Technician
7 Years- Processed, inspected, assembled, cleaned, and sterilized surgical instruments to ensure immediate availability for high-acuity procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses and sterile processing teams to enhance instrument turnaround time, address equipment issues, and manage inventory for scheduled and emergency surgeries.
- Conducted biological and chemical quality assurance testing while operating steam sterilizers and automated washer-disinfectors, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining optimal equipment performance.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
5 Years 10 Months- Provided compassionate, direct patient care and supported residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and personal hygiene, enhancing overall well-being in a long-term care environment.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, blood glucose levels, and physical changes, ensuring timely communication of clinical shifts to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Ensured a safe, clean, patient-centered environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards, contributing to quality care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Skills
Surgical Instrument Identification
Surgical instrumentation
Surgical instrument decontamination
Instrument inspection
Assembly and packaging
Biological monitoring
Quality assurance
Quality control
Risk management
Healthcare regulations
Infection Control & Aseptic Technique
Infection control
Chemical handling
Decontamination procedures
Safety protocols
Workplace safety
Patient safety
Process improvement
Equipment monitoring
Equipment upkeep
Material management
Supply chain management
Cross-training
Operating room support
Multidisciplinary Teamwork
Staff training
Vital Signs Monitoring
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Patient Assessment (Head-to-Toe)
Therapeutic Communication
Clinical Documentation
Ethics and confidentiality
Picking instruments
Process improvement
Risk management
Picking instruments
Sterilization techniques
Accomplishments
- Authored and maintained detailed clinical documentation and care plans for pediatric, surgical, renal, and cardiac patients.
- Successfully passed the NCLEX-RN licensing examination and earned a New York Registered Nurse license.
- Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Chamberlain University.
- Invited to and inducted as a member of the Phi Pi Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
- Maintained dual certifications as a Certified Central Service Technician (IAHCSMM) and a New Jersey Board Certified Nurse Assistant.
Certification
- NCLEX-RN / Registered Nurse (Active) — July 2026 | Newark, NJ
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) — IAHCSMM
- Basic Life Support (BCLS)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- RWJ University Hospital | Hamilton, NJ — Clinical Rotations: Collab NR446, Complex NR341, Capstone: Managed patient assignments in acute care environments, prioritized critical nursing interventions, and collaborated with multidisciplinary hospital teams during capstone and advanced practice rotations.
- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center | Morristown, NJ — Clinical Rotation: Fundamentals NR226: Mastered foundational patient assessment, precise vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and essential aseptic techniques within an acute hospital setting.
- Riverview Medical Center | Red Bank, NJ — Clinical Rotation: Adult Health 1 NR324: Delivered comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care, performed focused physical assessments, and developed individualized care plans under direct clinical supervision.
- Jersey Shore University Hospital | Neptune, NJ — Clinical Rotations: Adult Health 2 NR325, Pediatric: Provided specialized nursing care for adult populations and pediatric patients, emphasizing family-centered communication, developmental assessments, and age-appropriate interventions.
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ — Clinical Rotation: Maternal NR327: Assisted in antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn nursery care, monitoring maternal-neonatal vital signs and providing structured postpartum education.
- Mountainside Medical Center | Montclair, NJ — Clinical Rotation: Mental Health NR326: Utilized therapeutic communication, crisis de-escalation, and psychiatric nursing interventions within an inpatient behavioral health unit.
- Catholic Charities | New Jersey — Clinical Rotation: Community Health NR442: Evaluated community health dynamics, participated in public health education initiatives, and supported wellness programs for vulnerable populations.
Languages
Twi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Central Sterile Processing Technician
NYU Langone Health
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Genesis Healthcare
05.2013 - 03.2019Read More
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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New Jersey Board Certified
Certified Nursing Assistant
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