Chiquita Clark
Denton
Summary
Healthcare professional with experience in sterile processing, surgical support, and patient care, transitioning into medical product and sales roles. Leverages a background in retail and real estate sales to build relationships, understand customer needs, and communicate clearly with both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders. Known for quickly mastering new products, supporting OR and hospital workflows, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve efficiency and patient safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Medical City Dallas
Dallas
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained inventory of sterile supplies and equipment for surgical teams.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness and functionality before distribution.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
Surgical Technologist/ Sterile Processing Tech
Cataract Institute of Oklahoma
Edmond
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Backed up surgeon during procedures by passing required and requested instruments
- Set up sterile fields with necessary supplies and equipment for various types of surgeries
- Established and maintained sterile field during operating room surgical procedures
- Collected soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas and safely transported for sterilization
- Examined surgical instruments for cleanliness, damage, or wear and reported any issues to appropriate personnel
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
Memphis
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers effectively.
- Maintained relationships with clients for repeat business and referrals.
- Coordinated appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
- Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services.
- Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
Nurse Aide
East Mississippi State Hospital
Meridian
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance.
- Supported medical staff by answering phones and preparing supply orders.
- Assisted clinicians with in-office procedures.
- Assisted physicians during patient examinations and procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
Counter Sales Manager
Macys
Memphis
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed daily operations of sales floor to enhance customer experience.
- Developed promotional displays to attract customers and boost sales engagement.
- Trained and supervised staff on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and complaints promptly.
- Inspired beauty and confidence to help customers embrace individual styles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, Texas, TX12-2025
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Consultative selling and upselling
- Territory and pipeline management
- Knowledge of surgical and sterile processing workflows
- Understanding of healthcare operations
- Technical and clinical presentation skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management
- Microsoft Software Proficiency
Certification
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
•Sterile Processing Technician, HSPA-666390
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Medical City Dallas
07.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist/ Sterile Processing Tech
Cataract Institute of Oklahoma
05.2022 - 06.2024
Nurse Aide
East Mississippi State Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2022
Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
04.2020 - 04.2023
Counter Sales Manager
Macys
04.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Dallas Baptist University