Jacquelynn Alvarez
South San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished Sterile Processing Supervisor and Licensed RN with a proven track record at Mills Peninsula Hospital, specializing in infection control standards and process improvement strategies. Demonstrated ability to enhance First Case On Time Starts and ensure compliance with health regulations, leveraging problem-solving abilities and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Mills Peninsula Hospital
2019.08 - Current
- Manage staff schedules and daily assignments
- Providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Ensuring delivery of sterile instruments to the OR in order to effectively increase First Case On Time Starts.
- Conduct routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Work with Physicians and Service Leads to provide surgeons with the necessary instruments required to provide the best patient care.
Sterile Processing Technician
Mills Peninsula Hospital
2012.04 - 2019.08
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- 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.
Student Nurse
College of San Mateo
2013.08 - 2015.05
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA05.2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Licensed RN
- Quality Assurance Management
- Process improvement strategies
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Problem-solving abilities
- Infection control standards
Certification
- Licensed CA RN - License #95388826 4/30/2026
- Licensed Sterile Processing Technician - HSPA 05/31/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Mills Peninsula Hospital
2019.08 - Current
Student Nurse
College of San Mateo
2013.08 - 2015.05
Sterile Processing Technician
Mills Peninsula Hospital
2012.04 - 2019.08
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of San Mateo
- Licensed CA RN - License #95388826 4/30/2026
- Licensed Sterile Processing Technician - HSPA 05/31/2025
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