JENNIFER DWAMENA
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Flex Staff: Bethpage
Oyster Bay, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
Sterile Processing Technician
NYU Langone
New York, NY
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Ability to maintain inventory control, instrument distribution, receiving and reprocessing techniques
- Ability to use sterile processing enzymatic detergents according to manufacturer’s instructions to disinfect instruments
- Participates with and monitors process of building accurate and timely assembling of case carts for emergency/urgent and elective cases
- Extensive knowledge of instrumentation
- Proficient with all areas of sterile processing including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all standards and regulations
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal communication skills in person and on the phone
- Operation of ultrasonics
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Effective oral and written communications with coworkers to keep a positive and mission driven environment
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
Volunteered
North Central Bronx
Bronx, NY
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Manual and mechanical decontamination of surgical instruments
- Prepared instruments and supplies through cleaning, packing, sterilization and storing procedures
- Assembled basic instruments trays in accordance with established procedures
- Responsible for taking inventory, ordering, and receiving and putting up supplies in the department
- Followed established guidelines for packaging, labeling and selecting the proper method of sterilization
- Wrapped and/or package items for specified areas according to the procedures prescribed for designated areas
- Disassembled, cleaned, and assembled and test specialty instruments and equipment for proper functioning
Direct Care Coordinator
Lifespire
Bronx, NY
12.2017 - 11.2021
- Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in realizing their full potential
- Assists in the implementation of individual plans and behavioral plan goals
- Accompany clients to scheduled appointments and transport clients or run errands for clients
- Helped clients become independent in day-to-day activities
- Maintained a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures
- Determined labor needed to establish workflow and scheduled teams accordingly
- Maintained accurate records regarding services rendered and reported any changes in a timely manner.
- Conducted periodic assessments of client needs in order to develop individualized treatment plans.
Education
ABSN - Nursing
University of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY01-2026
BBA - Health Services Administration
Monroe College
The Bronx, NYHigh School Diploma -
Harry S Truman High School
Bronx, NYSkills
- Organized
- Critical thinker
- Leadership Skills
- Advanced in Microsoft Word & Excel
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Patient care
- Sterile processing
Certification
- CRCST ID# 563534
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Flex Staff: Bethpage
11.2024 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
NYU Langone
02.2022 - 02.2024
Volunteered
North Central Bronx
06.2021 - 11.2021
Direct Care Coordinator
Lifespire
12.2017 - 11.2021
ABSN - Nursing
University of Mount Saint Vincent
BBA - Health Services Administration
Monroe College
High School Diploma -
Harry S Truman High School
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