Shelly Walker
Fairburn,GA
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with experience at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective sterilization practices and process improvements. Strong team collaborator with a commitment to training others and delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Experienced with sterilization techniques critical to maintaining safe clinical environment. Utilizes decontamination procedures to ensure all instruments meet stringent cleanliness standards. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and best practices in infection control.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
CHOA
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Inspected and assembled surgical instruments for readiness and functionality.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround times for instrument preparation.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
10.2016 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, promoting hygiene standards.
- Supported healthcare team in implementing patient care plans effectively.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for efficient communication.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
- Delivered high-quality care to ortho patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for efficient communication.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairburn Health Care Center
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Education
Pershing High School
Detroit, MISterile Processing Department
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA12-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Surgical instrument preparation
- Training and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- EKG administration
- Equipment sterilization
- Personal care assistance
- Documentation accuracy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
- Computer skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Quick learner
- Creativity and innovation
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
10.2016 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
06.2014 - 10.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairburn Health Care Center
03.2013 - 05.2014
Intern
CHOA
Pershing High School
Sterile Processing Department
Atlanta Technical College