Nicole Pride
Saint Joseph,MN
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in environmental services and food preparation, notably at CentraCare Health. Proven ability to enhance service quality and team productivity through effective supervision and training. Skilled in infection control standards and complex problem-solving, committed to maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Wildwood Assisted Living
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner for a facility of 18 residents.
Sterile Processing Supervisor
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Supervised sterilization processes to maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize instrument availability and reduce delays during procedures.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in workflows and implementing targeted solutions accordingly.
- Trained new employees in sterile processing techniques, leading to faster onboarding and reduced errors.
Environmental Services Supervisor
CentraCare Health - Monticello
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervise team of 40+ staff- Educate team so staff have knowledge and items needed to perform job efficiently
- Performed quality assurance- Following up to make sure areas are cleaned per hospital standard and provided feedback to team
- Implemented staff recognition programs to motivate and reward employees.
- Interview and hire new staff
- Setting clear expectations with staff while building positive relationships
- Completing staff reviews and disciplines when needed
- Coordinated with outside vendors to provide supplies and equipment for staff
Environmental Services Supervisor
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Supervised EVS associates and assist with cleaning duties when needed
- Supervised OR EVS and waste team
- D.O.T train and certify waste staff
- Perform quality assurance, made sure rooms were cleaned per hospital standards
- Performed staff reviews and disciplines when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Technical High School
Saint Cloud, MN06.2001
Certification -
Association For The Health Care Environment (AHE)
07.2022
Skills
- Service Quality
- Ability to Be Flexible
- Environmental Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Internal Auditing for hospital
- Proficient in word and Excel
- Cleaning Techniques
- Staff supervision and training
- Infection control standards
- Team leadership
- Continuous learning commitment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cooking
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Timeline
Cook
Wildwood Assisted Living
06.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Supervisor
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2025
Environmental Services Supervisor
CentraCare Health - Monticello
10.2021 - 05.2023
Environmental Services Supervisor
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
12.2018 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Technical High School
Certification -
Association For The Health Care Environment (AHE)