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Shadanza Flagg

Alachua

Summary

Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant and Sterile Processing Technician with a background in patient care and support. Skilled in sterilization of medical instruments, assisting in medical procedures, managing patient records, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs, delivers results with attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician

AdventHealth
04.2022 - Current
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
  • Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
  • Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Select Medical
10.2021 - 12.2024
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Patient Care Tech

DaVita
01.2016 - 10.2021
  • Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment
  • Assisted in care of chronically ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma
  • Treated with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms, and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests, and interpreted laboratory results
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe High School
Gainesville, FL
06-2011

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Recording vital signs
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Steam sterilization

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • CCHT-Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Tech
  • CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant
  • NCPCT-Patient Care Technician
  • SPT - Sterile Processing Technician

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician

AdventHealth
04.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Select Medical
10.2021 - 12.2024

Patient Care Tech

DaVita
01.2016 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe High School

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