MAIDEN SPARKS
Portland
Summary
Healthcare professional with experience supporting operating room and acute care environments within a major hospital system. Skilled in surgical support, supply chain logistics, inventory management, and collaboration with clinical teams. Proven ability to work efficiently in high-stress, fast-paced settings while maintaining organization, accuracy, and clear communication. Dedicated to patient safety, teamwork, and continued professional growth in healthcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Surgical Technician (Non-Scrub Role)
Providence Portland Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Supported operating room teams with non-sterile tasks during surgical procedures
- Assisted with patient transport, equipment positioning, and maintaining surgical workflow
- Helped turn over operating rooms by cleaning ORs and preparing rooms for subsequent cases
- Set up simple surgical trays and provided basic sterile processing support
- Restocked surgical supplies and assisted with maintaining OR inventory levels
- Transported specimens to pathology following proper handling procedures
- Printed and managed pick tickets through EPIC to support case preparation
- Assisted nurses and perioperative staff to ensure efficient, on-time surgeries
Supply Chain Technician
Providence Portland Medical Center
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed core supply chain operations including receiving, distribution, picking, put-away, and delivery of medical supplies
- Managed PAR and point-of-use replenishment to support patient care areas
- Entered patient charges accurately as directed to support billing and documentation
- Worked closely with caregivers and clinical teams to ensure a streamlined supply chain experience
- Supported supply operations across acute care units, clinics, long-term care facilities, and warehouse environments
- Maintained inventory accuracy and adhered to rotation and expiration standards
- Performed physical tasks including lifting 25–50 pounds, pushing, pulling, bending, and crouching
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing Prerequisites
Portland Community College (PCC)
Portland, ORHigh School Diploma - undefined
Sam Barlow High School
Gresham, OR01.2019
Skills
- Operating Room Support
- Hospital Supply Chain & Logistics
- Inventory Management
- EPIC
- Patient & Equipment Transport
- Basic Sterile Processing Support
- Time Management
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Calm Under Pressure
- Patient care
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Pre-surgical preparation
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Associate Surgical Technician (Non-Scrub Role)
Providence Portland Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Technician
Providence Portland Medical Center
05.2022 - 02.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Sam Barlow High School
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing Prerequisites
Portland Community College (PCC)