Darnicka Collins

800-Beds; Level I; 32-OR Suites; Software System: CensiTrac

• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
• Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
• Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

16-OR Suites; Software System: Centricity/CensiTrac

• Operated
• Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.

6-OR Suites; Software System: CensiTrac

• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.

767-Beds; Level II; 45-OR Suites; Software System: Epic, Abacus

• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.

• 800-Beds; Level II; 32-OR Suites; Software System: CensiTrac
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
• Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.

722-Beds; Level I, Teaching; Software System: CensiTrac

• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.

• 767-Beds; Level II; 45-OR Suites; Software System: Epic, Abacus
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• 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.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
• Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.

• 477-Beds; Level II
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.

• 350-Beds; Level I
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.

722-Beds; Level I, Teaching; Software System: CensiTrac

• Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
• Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.