Kristin Celestine
Smyrna,TN
Summary
Energetically contributed to Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford by ensuring the timely delivery of sterile equipment, significantly reducing surgical delays. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills, achieving high-quality outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards. Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRCST
Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
2023.02 - Current
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
- Achieved consistent quality outcomes, closely following manufacturer guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices.
- Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
- Supported operational excellence by accurately assembling instrument trays according to procedure-specific requirements.
Patient Care Technician
TrustPoint Hospital
2019.09 - 2023.02
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Quality Control Inspector
Delaco Kasle Processing
2017.09 - 2019.06
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Education
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05.2023
High School Diploma -
Jeffersonville High School
Jeffersonville, IN05.2008
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician, HSPA
- Certified Instrument Specialist, HSPA
Timeline
CRCST
Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
2023.02 - Current
Patient Care Technician
TrustPoint Hospital
2019.09 - 2023.02
Quality Control Inspector
Delaco Kasle Processing
2017.09 - 2019.06
Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Nashville State Community College
High School Diploma -
Jeffersonville High School
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician, HSPA
- Certified Instrument Specialist, HSPA
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