Jenny Bennett
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader from UT Medical Center, adept in curriculum creation and innovative teaching. Excelled in enhancing learning through feedback and streamlined sterile processing, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Skilled in fostering team growth and employing active, descriptive communication. Demonstrates a blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, driving continuous improvement and positive outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
South Collage
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Sterile Processing Manager
UT Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
- Reduced instrument turnover time by optimizing the decontamination process and improving organization within the department.
- Managed a team of sterile processing technicians, providing ongoing training and support to ensure high-quality performance.
- Conducted regular audits of sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Developed policies and procedures for the handling, storage, and transportation of sterile instruments, ensuring consistently safe practices throughout the facility.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Assisted in budget planning for the department, identifying cost-saving measures without compromising quality or patient care standards.
- Ensured proper sterilization of delicate surgical tools by implementing a thorough inspection process prior to release for use in the operating room.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely delivery of sterile instruments and equipment for surgeries.
- Improved sterile processing department efficiency by implementing streamlined workflows and procedures.
- Implemented a preventive maintenance program for sterilization equipment, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Coordinated with surgeons during complex cases to ensure proper instrumentation was available as needed during surgery.
- Stayed current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses related to sterile processing management.
- Facilitated communication with vendors and supply chain partners, addressing any issues or concerns related to instrument availability or quality.
- Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the department by encouraging staff input on workflow enhancements and process improvements.
- Served as a liaison between the sterile processing department and other hospital departments, fostering effective communication regarding instrumentation needs and issues.
- Enhanced patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for all instruments and equipment, minimizing delays in surgical procedures due to missing or damaged items.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Initiated staff cross-training programs to increase versatility among team members while reducing potential bottlenecks in workflow productivity during peak periods or absences.
- Implemented a robust quality assurance program, tracking key performance indicators and using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement efforts within the department.
- Organized staff schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining appropriate staffing levels according to workload demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hurricane High School
Hurricane, WV06-1997
Skills
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 70 staff members.
- Achieved 0% IUSS through effectively helping with Education.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CRCST
- CBSPD
- Associate (South Collage)
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
South Collage
01.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Manager
UT Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hurricane High School