NANCY OWUSU
255 Wooster Street ,USA
Summary
Experienced sterile Processing professional with over 8 years of significant clinical experience in all aspects of sterile processing and decontamination.
Professional with experience in medical supply management, Skilled in inventory control, sterilization procedures, and equipment maintenance. Strong focus on team collaboration , Reliable and efficient, ensuring high standards in every task.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Supply Technician Sterile Processing
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2024 - Current
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
New York Health And Hospitals
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching to support individual growth and overall department success.
- Maintained strict compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for equipment maintenance services while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of advances in sterilization technology, sharing insights with colleagues to promote best practices within the department.
- Led a team of technicians, providing guidance and mentorship to improve overall performance and productivity within the department.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of required instruments, resulting in reduced surgery delays.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
New York City Health & Health Hospitals
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Efficiently processed and sterilized surgical instrumentation per established guidelines.
- Conducted decontamination and assembly of surgical instrument sets for sterilization.
- Timely sorted mismatched instrument sets to meet sterile processing demands.
- Managed receipt, logging, and processing of loaner trays.
- Maintained accurate inventory records by restocking and labeling medical equipment.
- Reported repairs while monitoring sterilization records consistently.
Home Health Aide
Preferred Homecare Of New York
12.2015 - 06.2019
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to provide a comfortable environment.
- Monitored and documented blood pressure and pulse, and notified nurses of sudden changes. Prepared healthy and nutritious meals for clients as needed. Took patients to appointments and errands.
- Documented time and dosage of medication, reported any change or miss doses to the supervising nurse.
Education
Associate of Arts - Health Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
12.2024
Skills
- Adaptable learning
- Sterilization techniques
- Waste disposal
- Hazardous materials handling
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Sterile storage management
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
Certification
- IAHCSMM, Certified Registered Central Service Technician, 2019
- IAHCSMM Certified Healthcare Leadership (CHL) 2021
- IAHCSMM Certified Instrument Specialist(CIS)2023
Timeline
Medical Supply Technician Sterile Processing
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2024 - Current
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
New York Health And Hospitals
08.2022 - 03.2024
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
New York City Health & Health Hospitals
08.2017 - 07.2022
Home Health Aide
Preferred Homecare Of New York
12.2015 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - Health Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
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