JIMMELYN LEWIS
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Seeking to secure a professional position in a reputable facility where one is able to continue to enhance the skills while providing assistance and support to the facility and its consumers. Responsible candidate eager to provide safe and efficient patient care. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
VA Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by ensuring the consistent provision of high-quality, sterile medical equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension Providence
01.2022 - Current
- Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments and supplies for sorting and decontamination
- Organizing wrapping and preparing the equipment to reuse for medical procedures
- Responsible for sterilizing and processing medical equipment
- Controlling the inventory records, checking expiration dates
- Receive, stocks, packages and distributes medical equipment
- Performs and documents required quality assurance and inspection on stock
Physical Therapy Assistant
PHYSICAL REHABILITATION THERAPY
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Increased clinic efficiency by managing treatment schedules, equipment setup, and inventory management tasks.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Contributed to increased patient adherence to home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, support materials, and regular followup.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage, stretching, and electrotherapy treatments.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Contributed to team efficiency by maintaining organized records of patient accounts, billing statements, and payment statuses.
Resident Aid
Cambrian Senior Living
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Assist over 35 residents aged 68 to 100 with daily needs including personal hygiene, dressing, turning positions, and transferring from chairs to bed
- Monitored residents vital signs and behavior, and reported any concerns to assisted living administrators, preventing problems before arising on several occasions
- Delivered meal assistance services to residents who required additional support during mealtimes, ensuring adequate nutrition intake for each individual''s dietary needs.
- Supported physical therapy goals by assisting residents with exercises and stretches under the guidance of licensed therapists.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Education
STERILE TECHNICIAN, CERTIFICATE PROGRAM -
OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SOUTHFIELD, MI09.2021
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
ASIAN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
05.2012
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Endurance
- Dependable
- Observations and Perceptiveness
- Hardworking
- Steam Sterilization
- Problem-Solving
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Medical billing procedures
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Ultrasound Therapy
References
Provided Upon Request
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
VA Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
PHYSICAL REHABILITATION THERAPY
10.2022 - 06.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension Providence
01.2022 - Current
Resident Aid
Cambrian Senior Living
09.2019 - 04.2021
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
ASIAN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
STERILE TECHNICIAN, CERTIFICATE PROGRAM -
OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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