Joan Flanagan
Summerville,Sc
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented administrative professional with superb people-skills and public relations experience. Business-savvy with excellent decision-making skills. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Sterile Processing Technician Manager
Allegheny Health Network
05.2015 - 06.2019
- Fostered a team-oriented environment by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing knowledge with peers, and providing constructive feedback on departmental performance.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through regular audits of sterilization equipment and documentation practices.
- Supported successful surgeries by promptly addressing any issues or concerns related to instrument availability or condition.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements within the department.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
St.Clair Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely delivery of properly sterilized and assembled instrument sets.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict guidelines for decontamination, assembly, and transport of surgical instruments.
- Streamlined workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time during high-volume periods.
- Provided comprehensive training for new technicians on proper cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilization techniques.
- Contributed to cost savings through diligent inventory management and efficient use of supplies.
- Minimized instrument damage through meticulous inspection, identification of defects, and prompt reporting to supervisors for repair or replacement decisions.
Executive Assistant to the Vice Principal
Central Catholic High School
05.2008 - 06.2013
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
Education
Nursing Education
Business Administration
Health Sciences
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare regulations
- Cross-training abilities
- Chemical Handling
- Audit preparation
- Operating Room Support
- Information confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Schedule Management
- Office Management
- Scheduling
- Event Coordination
- Meeting planning
Timeline
Central Sterile Processing Technician Manager - Allegheny Health Network
05.2015 - 06.2019
Central Sterile Processing Technician - St.Clair Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2015
Executive Assistant to the Vice Principal - Central Catholic High School
05.2008 - 06.2013
Trident Technical College - , Nursing Education
Community College of Allegheny County - , Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh - , Health Sciences