KIMYADA DEARMAS
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Sterile Processing Technician adept at cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and assebling a wide range of surgical instruments and equipment. Possesses a strong understanding of sterilization methods, including steam sterilization, ethylene oxide sterilization, and low-temperature sterilization. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to strict infection control guidelines. Experienced in inventory management, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instacart Shopper
Instacart
Houston, USA
03.2021 - Current
- Satisfied customers with quick, accurate service under tight deadlines
- Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh
- Maintained positive relationships with grocery store personnel by being consistently professional and friendly
- Shopped at customer’s chosen store, verified replacement items, selected freshest fruit, produce and meat and delivered groceries on-time to exact location specified
- Communicated with customer to confirm clarity of order, shopped at additional stores if necessary and expedited order transfer to delivery driver
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Houston, USA
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Cleaning and disinfecting surgical instruments and equipment
- Assembling instrument sets according to specific procedures
- Wrapping and sealing instrument sets to maintain sterility
- Ordering and stocking supplies
- Tracking expiration dates and rotating stock
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
Houston, USA
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory
- Refilled medications offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits
Warehouse Associate
UPS Warehouse
Dallas, USA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers
- Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in internal database
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs
- Stored items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas
Warehouse Worker
Sterlite
Lancaster, USA
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety
- Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in internal database
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs
Cashier
Walgreens
Dallas, USA
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Collected payment and provided accurate change
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and nat for maximum productivity
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts, and provided change
- Trained new team members in cash register operations, stock procedures and customer services
Security Guard
Metro Security
New Orleans, USA
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting building and patrolling property
- I authored reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery
Education
Certification/Diploma -
Fortis Institute
Houston, TX06.2024
HCA Conroe Externship
Conroe, TX06-2024
High School Diploma -
Walter L. Cohen
New Orleans, LA05.2009
Skills
- Sterilization Techniques
- Instrument Decontamination
- Packaging and Wrapping
- Equipment Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
- Medical Terminology
- Customer Service
- Ordering and stocking medications
- Shipping and Receiving
- Pos system
- Payment processing
- Merchandise restocking
Timeline
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
05.2024 - 06.2024
Instacart Shopper
Instacart
03.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
08.2020 - 03.2021
Warehouse Associate
UPS Warehouse
08.2018 - 05.2019
Warehouse Worker
Sterlite
06.2017 - 08.2018
Cashier
Walgreens
05.2015 - 06.2017
Security Guard
Metro Security
08.2013 - 05.2015
Certification/Diploma -
Fortis Institute
HCA Conroe Externship
High School Diploma -
Walter L. Cohen