ERIKA PATRICIA REYES
Sparks,Nevada
Summary
Motivated Sterile Processing Technician student currently enrolled in the Sterile Processing Technician Program at Truckee Meadows Community College. Hands-on clinical experience at the Reno VA Medical Center, with 98 clinical hours completed and approximately 400 hours expected by program completion. Experienced in decontamination, instrument inspection and functional testing, assembly, packaging, and sterile processing procedures. Detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to infection prevention and patient safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Maker / Server
Pizza Plus
Sparks, NV
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Took and processed customer orders accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Operated pizza ovens to ensure proper cooking temperatures.
- Monitored the quality of all products served to customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure product quality and hygiene.
- Monitored the quality of all products served to customers.
- Stocked and managed inventory items using the First-In First-Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
- Stocked and managed inventory items using the First-In First Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
Tax preparation assistance
MC Services
Reno, Nv
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Coordinated preparation of quarterly tax returns; managed timely filing deadlines for payroll taxes and other federal and state filings as required by law.
- Assisted with the preparation of year-end tax forms.
- Provided assistance during audits conducted by internal or external entities related to workers' compensation matters.
- Stayed up-to-date with current payroll tax requirements and labor laws.
Server
Mary Chuy’s
Reno/Sparks, NV
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment, enhancing guest experience.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations to promote a welcoming atmosphere.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely meal preparation and delivery, supporting smooth service operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
Education
Sterile Processing Technician Program
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)
Reno, NV 08.2026 - 12.2026
GED
Reno, NVSkills
- Decontamination
- Instrument Inspection
- Functional Testing
- Instrument Assembly
- Medical Device Packaging
- Sterilization Procedures
- Infection Prevention
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Organization
Certification
CPR Certification — American Heart Association | Current
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Reno VA Medical Center — Reno, NV
- Sterile Processing Technician Student / Clinical Trainee | 2026–Present
- Perform decontamination of surgical instruments according to established procedures.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, damage, and proper function.
- Perform functional testing of medical instruments.
- Assemble surgical instrument sets according to department requirements.
- Package instruments and prepare them for sterilization.
- Follow infection prevention, aseptic technique, and safety practices.
- Gain experience with sterilization, packaging systems, biological and chemical indicators, and sterile storage.
References
- Heather Lopez- Venegas
- Esmeralda Mariscal 775-399-9087
- Joe Gomez 775-389-7585
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician Program
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)
08.2026 - 12.2026
Pizza Maker / Server
Pizza Plus
02.2024 - 12.2024
Tax preparation assistance
MC Services
01.2024 - 04.2024
Server
Mary Chuy’s
05.2022 - 10.2023
GED