dominique hernandez
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic and self-motivated Sterile Processing Technician with proven expertise in steam sterilization and decontaminating surgical instruments at Methodist Hospital Texsan. Recognized for exceptional adaptability and strong communication skills, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Feeding Program
Food Bank
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Sterile Processing Technician
Methodist Hospital Texsan
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Summer Feeding
Food Bank
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Apparel Associate
Wallmart
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Kept neat and organized apparel section by folding clothing on proper shelves and hanging up clothing on proper racks.
- Assisted in loss prevention efforts by monitoring fitting rooms, identifying suspicious behavior, and promptly reporting incidents to management.
- Preserved outlook of store by dusting, styling mannequin designs, cleaning and restocking merchandise.
- Displayed and organized products in store to help customers locate products easily.
- Managed stock levels on the sales floor through efficient replenishment processes that maintained consistent product availability.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly when dealing with difficult customers while still providing exemplary customer service.
- Maintained loss prevention standards by monitoring and observing customers on sales floor.
Ice Cream Server
Dairy Queen
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
- Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Prepared ice cream orders quickly while adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
Culinary
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Continue Education - Sterile Processing Technician
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX03.2025
High School Diploma - High School
Highlands High Schools
San Antonio, TX06.2018
Skills
- Steam sterilization
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
- High-level disinfection
- Decontamination procedures
Certification
CBSPD Certification
American Red Cross BLS Certification
American Heart Association BLS Certification
Timeline
Summer Feeding Program
Food Bank
06.2025 - 08.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
Methodist Hospital Texsan
02.2025 - 03.2025
Summer Feeding
Food Bank
06.2024 - 08.2024
Apparel Associate
Wallmart
09.2022 - 05.2024
Ice Cream Server
Dairy Queen
09.2020 - 03.2021
Culinary
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
04.2016 - 07.2017
Continue Education - Sterile Processing Technician
St. Philip's College
High School Diploma - High School
Highlands High Schools
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