Monika Hudson
Missouri City
Summary
Results-driven and highly organized Healthcare Professional with over 24 years of experience in Perioperative Services and over 15 years in Sterile Processing Department Management. Adept at managing cross-functional teams; overseeing daily administrative functions, streamlining operational processes, and improving team efficiency. Recognized for leading with compassion, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards ensuring continuity of care for every patient.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Sterile Processing Educator
Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Director for comprehensive training initiatives across 12 Sterile Processing departments, enhancing staff training programs, competency assessments, and on-going education.
- Organizer & Facilitator for Surgical Services bi-annual educational seminars 300+ attendees providing continuing education credits toward certification requirements.
- Developed new employee training program resulting in 85% improvement in employee retention.
- Event planner for employee engagement and recognition programs, including coordination of annual employee appreciation event serving 500+ healthcare professionals.
- Collaborates with the OR, Infection Prevention, Sterile Processing Management, and Supply Chain to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen internal relationships and improve workflow efficiency by 25%
- Leverages interpersonal skills to resolve client concerns quickly, cultivating trust & teamwork to strengthen partnerships with Sterile Processing teams.
- Provides data driven recommendations to leadership, influencing process improvements to streamline operations and overall efficiency.
Sterile Processing Department Manager II
Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston, TX
07.2014 - 10.2021
- Managed daily operations for Sterile Process & Materials Management Departments, leading 75+ staff members across multiple hospitals.
- Hiring official and performance manager responsible for job requisitioning, coaching, counseling, terminations, performance evaluations, and payroll for department employees and contract staff.
- Routinely collaborated with surgeons, stakeholders, and vendors to enhance inventory and reprocessing efficiency.
- Requisitioner for purchase of surgical instruments, equipment, & supplies while managing operational & capital budgets.
- Fostered strong relationships with surgical teams, hospital admin, ancillary departments, and infection prevention to enhance process efficiency & provide customer service.
- Led systemwide Sterile Processing leadership committee, driving strategic improvements, best practices, and staff development across the health system organization.
Supervisory Medical Supply Technician
Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center
Houston, TX
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Managed comprehensive sterile processing operations with 25+ staff, implementing quality control measures and maintaining regulatory compliance standards.
- Coordinated with surgeons, OR staff, and ancillary departments, and vendors, to resolve instrumentation challenges.
- Contracting Officer Representative and Government Credit Card Holder responsible for all purchases related to reusable medical instrumentation for the entire medical center.
- Collaborated with Contracting teams to streamline medical device/supply procurement workflows.
- Written over 30+ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), enhancing departmental procedures and staff training protocols, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded cross training initiatives and established workflow processes for newly opened Endoscope Reprocessing Center and dental instrumentation reprocessing protocols.
Surgical Technologist II
Multiple Hospital Faciltities
08.2001 - 06.2010
- Provided critical surgical support for the operating room assisting Surgeons in various specialty surgical cases. Preceptor & trainer for newly hired surgical technicians. Work experience at 5 organizations over 9-year period; see locations & dates below.
- Favorite Healthcare Staffing Houston, TX (Dec. 2008 - Jun 2010) – PRN
- Dell Children’s Medical Center Austin, TX (Oct 2007 - May 2008) – Full Time
- First Assist Inc. Sebring, FL (Jan 2007 - Jul 2007) – Full Time; Travel Assignment
- Children’s Hospital Oakland, CA (Jun 2006 - Dec 2006) – Part Time
- U.S. Air Force Andrews AFB, MD / Travis AFB, CA (Aug 2001 - Dec 2006) – Full Time Active Duty
Education
Bachelors Degree - Business Administration (BBA)
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01.2018
Associate Degree - Applied Science (AAS)
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, Alabama01.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Killeen High School
Killeen, Texas01.2001
Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Budgeting & Financial Management
- Knowledge of AAMI, AORN, CDC, and Joint Commission standards
- Sterile Processing Training & Education
- Surgical technology proficiency
- Analytical problem solving
- Technology Integration – Knowledge of instrument tracking systems, sterilization equipment, and automation tools
- Microsoft Office, Zoom, CRM software
- Project Management
- Partnership development
- Proficient in working autonomously as well as within teams
Certification
- CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN (CRCST) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
- CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST (CIS) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
- CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE LEADER (CHL) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
- CERTIFIED ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR (CER) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
- GENERAL LINES-LIFE, ACCIDENT, & HEALTH Texas Department of Insurance (2021)
Timeline
Corporate Sterile Processing Educator
Memorial Hermann Health System
10.2021 - Current
Sterile Processing Department Manager II
Memorial Hermann Health System
07.2014 - 10.2021
Supervisory Medical Supply Technician
Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center
08.2009 - 06.2014
Surgical Technologist II
Multiple Hospital Faciltities
08.2001 - 06.2010
Associate Degree - Applied Science (AAS)
Community College of the Air Force
High School Diploma - undefined
Killeen High School
Bachelors Degree - Business Administration (BBA)
University of Phoenix
Military Service
U.S. Air Force Veteran - Honorably Discharged 2006