Justice Obeng-Nimako
2219 Cincinnatus Avenue, Bronx,NY
Summary
Proven expertise in decontamination and sterilization, honed at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, elevates healthcare safety and efficiency. Achieved significant improvements in instrument turnaround times, showcasing exceptional proficiency in infection control (hard skill) and collaboration (soft skill). Exceeds performance benchmarks, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing patient care quality.
Offering positive and proactive personality, ready to excel in sterilization processes and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Familiar with principles of aseptic techniques and sterile processing procedures, coupled with strong ability to handle and operate sterilization equipment. Dedicated to maintaining safe and hygienic environment to support optimal patient care outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Central Sterile Technician
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
03.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Exceeded department performance expectations by consistently meeting or surpassing established benchmarks related to instrument turnaround times, sterilization completion rates, and quality control success metrics.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Collaborated with colleagues to maintain a safe and efficient central sterile department environment.
Patient Care Technician
NYC Health and Hospitals/ Woodhull
02.2009 - 03.2018
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
Education
No Degree - Sterile Technician
HSPA
Brooklyn, NY01-2019
No Degree - Patient Care Associate
ABC Training Centre
The Bronx, NY03-2009
Teacher Certification (A) - Natural Sciences
Abetifi Teacher Training College
Abetifi, Eastern Region Of Ghana, West Africa06-2000
High School Diploma -
Nkroful Agricultural Senior High School
Ghana, West Africa08-1997
Skills
- Decontamination procedures
- Biological monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Infection control
- Assembling case carts
- Equipment testing
- Quality assurance
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
Certified Central Sterile Technician
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
03.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
NYC Health and Hospitals/ Woodhull
02.2009 - 03.2018
No Degree - Sterile Technician
HSPA
No Degree - Patient Care Associate
ABC Training Centre
Teacher Certification (A) - Natural Sciences
Abetifi Teacher Training College
High School Diploma -
Nkroful Agricultural Senior High School
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