CIERA HOLMES
Richmond,VA
Summary
I want to be part of the success in an environment of growth and excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Henrico Doctors Hospital
Richmond, VA
12.2021 - Current
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
THE FAISON CENTER
01.2016 - Current
- Ability to work with preadolescent children with disabilities
- Everyday use of Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA)
- Interact with each child individually according to the personal needs of each student
- Show flexibility and compassion with students undergoing communication issues
- Build positive principles and ethical responses to peers and people around them
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- Give systematic instructions on everyday living such as washing hands etc
- And building independence in living situations
- Work one on one with students as well as group settings
- Record and graph academic and behavior data daily
- Clean, care, and feed any student that has not independently learned to do so.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
HUGUENOT HIGH, 7945 FOREST HILL AVE
No Degree - Sterile Processing Technology
Fortis College
Richmond, VASkills
- SKILLS & ABILITIES Excellent Communication written, verbal and active listening that enables
- Managing conflict easily
- Instrument Cleaning and Sterilization
- Sterility Procedures
- Patient and Equipment Transport
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Sterilizer Testing
- Active Listening
- Decontamination and Sanitation
- Wrapping Procedures
- Recording Biologicals
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Quality Control Analysis
- Daily Workflows
- Tool Sterilizing
- Aseptic Techniques
- Surgical Tools
- Expiry Date Verification
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Henrico Doctors Hospital
12.2021 - Current
TEACHING ASSISTANT
THE FAISON CENTER
01.2016 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
HUGUENOT HIGH, 7945 FOREST HILL AVE
No Degree - Sterile Processing Technology
Fortis College