Evelyn Laguna
Constantly looking for new challenges to learn and improve. Driven to create a culture of multidisciplinary and professional interaction. Make decisions based on our vision and approve procedures and guidelines. Lead by example and model behaviors that we expect from our peers. Respect and trust to generate a positive environment that we expect from our peers. Practice ethical and proper work practices that builds up the team. Use all resources available and gather information to educate and train our staff members.
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Tech Lead
4 Years 7 Months- Proper handling of instrumentation including cleaning, decontamination, disassemble/reassembly, quality assurance, instrument identification, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation.
- Coordinate with department staff in assuring service line priorities are met and completed in a timely manner by determine priority levels according OR needs
- Precept new employees at all levels regarding service line.
- Assist Operating Room with sterile processing requests.
- Full understanding of surgical schedule; able to address special needs to minimize delays at surgery rooms.
- Complete training as core tech and g-surg tech.
- Experience in testing all equipment and submit work orders when needed.
- Experience as endoscope tech.
- Problem solving with authorization of my direct supervisor or supervisor on call.
- Respectful communication with OR clinical managers as well as team members.
- Flexible schedule and always willing to support the department during busiest times and during times of transitions.
Sterile Processing Tech
1 Year- Test of equipment: sonic, Washer, Sterilizer (Bowie Dick, Warm Up, Leak Test), V-Pro (Leak Test) IUSS Units, tracking reports, Re-stock supply room, receive and decontam properly dirty instruments, prepare and assemble instruments following a recipe, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments throughout the surgery center, disinfect TEE probes, EGD Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy scopes, cleaning high touch surfaces and keeping the area organized.
Housekeeper
1 Year- Turn over / Terminal clean: ER / Pre-Op / EP Lab / Cath Lab / OR, daily cleaning of common areas and restrooms.
General Manager
12 Years- Hiring and training, budget administration, daily cash deposits, scheduling, weekly supply/food order, inventory and weekly paperwork, weekly- monthly reports.2020-2021
Education
GED
Executive Administrative Bilingual Secretary
Skills
Accomplishments
In 2009, I was hired as an associate and 6 months later a became a Multi Unit Manager, being in the role for 11 years. I was trained in three different brands own by the Franchisor. Having the opportunity to travel and supervised operations during the busiest seasons in Minneapolis, Missouri, Iowa and Pennsylvania. Increasing sales in all brands I worked with and having the trust of my direct owner that allowed me to get management experience, working with 20 plus team members; including hiring, training and coaching.
Due family circumstances I moved to phoenix and started as a housekeeper at Abrazo, after a couple months I was assigned to Periop department. Working directly with the OR I was able to get a promotion to become an SPD tech. I received training on site and a year later I found an opportunity at Banner. Within my first year a became a Lead Tech and I have assist running the floor when we haven’t have a Supervisor, first during weekends and then at third shift. I feel proud of being an employee that follows my supervisors direction and contribute to accomplish goals set by the Department.
Certification
November 2022 Certified Register Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Currently enrolled in Central Leadership program through IAHCSMM