MARIA VEGA
Orlando ,FL
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Assistant
ADVENT HEALTH
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained a 100% accuracy rate in assembling and labeling instrument sets, ensuring readiness for all surgical procedures
- Proactively identified and removed damaged instruments, upholding patient safety and reducing OR delays
- Delivered high volumes of sterilized equipment with speed and precision, consistently supporting critical procedures on time
- Built strong partnerships with OR staff, becoming the go-to contact for urgent instrumentation needs
- Ensured strict compliance with AAMI, OSHA, and hospital standards, contributing to flawless audit outcomes
- Led onboarding and mentoring for new team members, accelerating training and improving team efficiency
Nutritional Services
ADVENT HEALTH
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Delivered 100% accurate meal orders daily, consistently praised by patients and nursing staff for professionalism and compassionate service
- Frequently recognized by leadership for exceeding food safety and sanitation standards, contributing to zero deficiencies in department inspections
- Anticipated dietary needs and resolved patient meal concerns quickly, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and experience scores
- Took initiative to lead restocking and cleaning during peak hours, preventing workflow delays and ensuring a smooth kitchen operation
- Served as a reliable mentor and trainer for new team members, accelerating onboarding and promoting a high-performing team culture
- Volunteered for cross-functional roles and special assignments, consistently going beyond assigned duties to support hospital-wide service excellence
Bookkeeper
CLASSIC AIR OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
01.2008 - 06.2019
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes, reducing payment errors by 98% and improving cash flow tracking
- Reconciled complex accounts with 100% monthly accuracy, preventing discrepancies and earning recognition from ownership
- Consistently delivered detailed financial reports ahead of schedule, enabling proactive decision-making for operations and budgeting
- Identified and implemented new invoicing procedures that shortened billing cycles and increased collection efficiency by 30%
- Collaborated with service teams to improve job costing accuracy, supporting more profitable project planning and inventory control
Transportation
ADVENT HEALTH
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Consistently completed high-volume patient transports ahead of target times while maintaining exceptional safety and care standards
- Regularly recognized by nursing staff for proactive communication and swift response to urgent and stat transport requests
- Played a key role in improving patient satisfaction by offering compassionate support during transport, especially for high-anxiety or post-operative patients
- Maintained perfect compliance with infection prevention protocols, contributing to a zero-incident safety record in the department
- Assisted in mentoring and training new team members, modeling professionalism and setting a high-performance standard across shifts
Education
Phlebotomy -
ANA G MENDEZ
High School Completion - undefined
SANTIAGO IGLESIAS PANTING
01.1990
Skills
- Proactive Leadership
- Efficient Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Customer Focused
- Adaptability Skills
Certification
- NOTARY STATE OF FLORIDA
- OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS -CFU FAST
- HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT -CFU FAST
Timeline
Sterile Processing Assistant
ADVENT HEALTH
08.2021 - 12.2022
Nutritional Services
ADVENT HEALTH
07.2019 - 08.2021
Bookkeeper
CLASSIC AIR OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
01.2008 - 06.2019
Transportation
ADVENT HEALTH
08.2005 - 05.2006
High School Completion - undefined
SANTIAGO IGLESIAS PANTING
Phlebotomy -
ANA G MENDEZ