Perthina Mathews

• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
• Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.

· Directing the proper care, cleaning, decontamination and disinfection of surgical and medical instrumentation and equipment, while preparing, assembling and packaging sets and packs.

· Updating and maintaining multiple databases and systems, maintaining accurate records and documentation, while ensuring confidentiality.

· Ensuring compliance with applicable internal policies and procedures, as well as regulatory frameworks.

· Providing close support to the Supervisor in leading all day-to-day operations, including inventory management, purchasing, scheduling and staff performance management, while acting as Supervisor when required.

· Taking a leading role in training the graveyard shift, providing ongoing guidance and support, and building a highly competent team.

· Coordinating comprehensive audits to identify knowledge gaps and develop tailored training sessions and workshops for the team.

· Implementing novel program to support onboarding for new hires, facilitating a seamless integration within the team, while reinforcing a collaborative culture.

· Delivering constructive feedback and support to junior team members and new hires, ensuring continuous improvement.

· Conceptualizing and spearheading a positive affirmation program within the department, delivering a tangible increase in employee morale and engagement, receiving praise from the executive team and IAHCSMM Board Member, Tanya Lewis.

• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
• Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Lead trainer of over night/grave yard staff.