Lavern Kendra
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Meticulous technician with extensive experience in routine laboratory tasks. Skilled in sterilizing, testing and monitoring medical equipment with strong understanding of infection control practices. Responsible and committed to providing safe and reliable medical equipment to healthcare professionals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Trinity Health Holy Cross Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Championed workplace safety initiatives, maintaining a clean and organized work environment free from hazards.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by optimizing staff scheduling and task allocation.
- Trained new employees in sterile processing techniques, leading to faster onboarding and reduced errors.
- Assessed departmental performance regularly through audits and feedback sessions, continually refining processes for enhanced results.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician III
Hospital Central Connecticut
06.2012 - Current
- General day-to-day operation of SPS. Dep. for and benefit of patients.
- I also experienced six months of re-deployment to the ICU during the COVID crisis, I assisted the clinical staff in the care of patients.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Followed OSHA, FDA, and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Created and implemented medical equipment training programs.
- We liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.
Field Manager
Wildcat service corp
03.2006 - 05.2012
- WCS.Corp is maintenance contractor with the state of New York.
- Coordinated and scheduled field personnel to cover operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT 09.2024
Associate of Science -
Tunxis Community College
Farmington,CT02.2015
Skills
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Microsoft Office
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Leadership Skills
- Computer Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication Skills
- Sterile Processing
- Infection control standards
- Staff Management
- Schedule Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Personnel Management
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Epic Systems
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Analytical Skills
- Emergency Readiness
- Risk Mitigation
- Process Improvement
- Risk Analysis
- Records Management
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis
- Staff Scheduling
- Quality Control
- Problem Identification
- CPR/AED
- Employee Supervision
- Relationship Building
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Project management experience
- Quality Assurance Management
- Process improvement strategies
- Inventory Control Management
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Staff Supervision and Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Trinity Health Holy Cross Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician III
Hospital Central Connecticut
06.2012 - Current
Field Manager
Wildcat service corp
03.2006 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Tunxis Community College
Associate of Science -
Tunxis Community College
Details
BRISTOL, United States, 3475138779, lavernkendra@gmail.com
Personal Information
Title: Sterile Processing Tech 3/Endo tech
Details
BRISTOL, United States, 3475138779, lavernkendra@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Title: Sterile Processing Tech Supervisor
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