Lucy Abusharar
Brandon,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated supervisor with 25+ years of experience, including 19 years in a lead/supervisor role. Eager to embrace new challenges as a manager, with strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working autonomously and quickly mastering new skills. Proficient at designing and implementing policies and procedures. Motivated team builder focused on driving team collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Advent Health Carrollwood
Tampa, FL
12.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
- Conducted yearly performance evaluations for each member of the sterile processing team, providing feedback where necessary.
- Assessed equipment for proper functionality and sterilized tools and machines after every use.
- Facilitated communication between clinical staff members regarding instrument availability or repair status.
- Maintained a positive working environment by addressing issues promptly between staff members or customers.
- Managed daily operations of the sterile processing department, including staffing, scheduling and inventory management.
- Developed training materials for staff on proper handling techniques for medical instruments.
- Coordinated repairs for malfunctioning autoclaves or other sterilization equipment when needed.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding cleanliness or availability of requested instruments in a timely manner.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in the department and placed ordered such as instruments and supplies.
- Collaborated with other departments within the hospital system to ensure smooth workflow between departments.
- Evaluated new products for potential implementation into existing workflow processes.
- Managed and coordinated the daily operations of a sterile processing department, including scheduling staff and assigning duties.
Sterile Processing Technician
Tampa General
Tampa, FL
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments and trays.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Moffit-Mckinnley
Tampa, FL
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Managed daily operations of the sterile processing department, including staffing, scheduling and inventory management.
- Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure all equipment was sterilized correctly and maintained up-to-date records of processed items.
- Maintained a positive working environment by addressing issues promptly between staff members or customers.
- Performed periodic maintenance checks on autoclaves and other sterilization equipment used in the facility.
- Facilitated communication between clinical staff members regarding instrument availability or repair status.
- Actively participated in interdepartmental meetings discussing current trends in sterile processing technologies.
- Coordinated repairs for malfunctioning autoclaves or other sterilization equipment when needed.
- Developed training materials for staff on proper handling techniques for medical instruments.
- Assessed equipment for proper functionality and sterilized tools and machines after every use.
- Created and implemented new policies and procedures related to sterile processing to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for decontamination, cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution and inventory control of sterile supplies, etc.
- Managed and coordinated the daily operations of a sterile processing department, including scheduling staff and assigning duties.
- Performed quality assurance checks to ensure that all instruments were properly sterilized and maintained.
- Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular training sessions to ensure personnel are up-to-date on best practices in sterile processing.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterility processes performed by monitoring logs and tracking systems.
- Collaborated with other departments within the healthcare facility to ensure effective coordination of services.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to effectively use sterilization equipment and correctly process items.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials teaching for the CRCST certification, in order for non-certs to get certified .
- Participated in professional development workshops and trainings.
Central Sterile Processing Lead
Tampa Outpatient Surgery Center
Tampa, FL
05.2004 - 10.2017
- Independently managed and oversaw the daily operations of the department, handling all responsibilities and tasks.
- Responded quickly to requests from operating rooms and other departments.
- Cleaned complex instruments with specialized brushes and solutions.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all processing equipment used in the department.
- Managed a variety of tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on detail.
- Inspected surgical trays for completeness and accuracy prior to distribution.
- Organized, prepared, and packaged supplies for surgery.
- Maintained inventory levels of sterile supplies and monitored stock usage.
- Followed established safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the facility.
- Assembled custom procedure trays as needed according to department guidelines.
- Maintained proper documentation of sterilization processes.
- Monitored expiration dates of supplies to ensure safety compliance.
- Kept up-to-date with new technologies related to instrumentation, cleaning, and sterilization techniques.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Updated departmental policies and procedures as required by state regulations or accreditation bodies.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
Sterile Processing Technician
Community Hospital East
Munster, IN
07.2003 - 05.2004
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- . Maintained accurate records of all processed items.
Sterile Processing Technician
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
Evanston, IL
02.2003 - 07.2003
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
Sterile Processing Technician
Illinois Masonic Hospital
Chicago, IL
05.1999 - 02.2003
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- Inspected, tested, and calibrated medical devices regularly.
Sterile Processing Technician
St. Mary's of Nazareth Hospital
Chicago, IL
03.1998 - 03.1999
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for CSP, Cath Lab and OR.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL01-2016
Triton College
River Grove, IL06-1996
Some College (No Degree) -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL06-1995
Skills
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Process improvement strategies
- Decontamination procedures
- Infection control standards
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Time management proficiency
- Process Implementation
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Goal Setting
- Relationship Building
- Project Oversight
- Team building
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Self Motivation
- Problem Identification
- Adaptability
Certification
- CRCST
- CHL
- CNA
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Advent Health Carrollwood
12.2022 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Tampa General
03.2021 - 09.2022
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Moffit-Mckinnley
09.2016 - 12.2020
Central Sterile Processing Lead
Tampa Outpatient Surgery Center
05.2004 - 10.2017
Sterile Processing Technician
Community Hospital East
07.2003 - 05.2004
Sterile Processing Technician
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
02.2003 - 07.2003
Sterile Processing Technician
Illinois Masonic Hospital
05.1999 - 02.2003
Sterile Processing Technician
St. Mary's of Nazareth Hospital
03.1998 - 03.1999
Some College (No Degree) -
Hillsborough Community College
Triton College
Some College (No Degree) -
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College