Melissa Alvarez
Ceres,CA
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Services Supervisor specializing in multi-tasking and staff supervision to enhance sterile processing efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in implementing innovative procedures and conducting thorough audits, leading to significant improvements in operational standards and compliance. Core competencies include attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement in healthcare settings, staying compliant with current standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
Modesto, California
03.2017 - 10.2024
- Survey readiness; CMS/CDPH/Joint Commission
- Established Policy & Procedures; updating as needed to comply with regulations
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings, leadership meetings, & safety huddles
- Helped aide in OR for with patient positioning, charge desk, & room turnovers
- Supply & instrument inventory
- Conducted regular audits to ensure all equipment was sterilized & maintained correctly
- Implemented new policies and procedures related to sterile processing to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed daily operations of the sterile processing department, including staffing, scheduling, & time keeping
- Conducted 90 day & yearly performance evaluations for each member of the sterile processing team
- Coordinated repairs for malfunctioning autoclaves or other sterilization equipment when needed.
- Provided guidance and support to sterile processing technicians while they performed their duties.
- Oversee of vendors; trays, sharpening & repair services
- Provided staff with continuing education
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Decontamination of instruments & equipment
- Prep & packaging of instruments & equipment
Sterile Processing Technician
Emanuel Medical Center, Tenet Healthcare
Turlock, California
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Performed decontamination of instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization/ disinfection
- Prep & packaging of instruments & equipment
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Picked cases for surgical procedures
- Central Supply
- Stocked & cleaned medical procedure carts
- Attended meetings for policies & helped establish the new Broselow Cart system
Education
Sterile Processing Certification - Sterile Processing
Altamont Healthcare
Stockton, CA04-2014
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Carrington College California
Stockton01-2013
High School Diploma -
Westwood Charter School
Westwood, CA06-2005
Skills
- Multi-task
- Attention to detail
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Problem-solving capacity
- Staff supervision and training
- Decontamination procedures
- Quality
- Equipment testing
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Team leadership
- Sterilization procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership qualities
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement strategies
- Inventory control management
- Time management proficiency
- Infection control standards
Accomplishments
- Academic Achievement Award Sterile Processing & Distribution
Certification
- CBSPD
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Emanuel Medical Center, Tenet Healthcare
04.2016 - 03.2017
Sterile Processing Certification - Sterile Processing
Altamont Healthcare
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Carrington College California
High School Diploma -
Westwood Charter School