Sophia Ewell
Port Saint Lucie,Florida
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Board Member 40hrs a Week
Exceptional Student Scholarship Assistant, INC
Gainesville , FL
03.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Conducted regular board meetings and prepared meeting agendas.
- Provided strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
- Identified areas of improvement in business operations and provided solutions to maximize efficiency.
- Served as a liaison between management, employees, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
- Engaged in public relations activities to promote company mission, vision, values, products, services, and brand image.
- Collaborated with executive team members on fundraising initiatives to secure additional funding sources for the organization.
- Facilitated communication between board members during decision-making processes.
- Provided guidance on ethical considerations related to business decisions or activities.
- Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
- Engaged in fundraising and resource development efforts by reaching out to interested partners and donors.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated recreation programs for youth and adults.
- Conducted assessments to determine community recreational needs.
- Prepared reports on program performance, attendance, participation levels and other relevant data.
- Promoted awareness of available services through social media outlets.
- Scheduled staff shifts for each activity or event ensuring adequate coverage.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
- Conducted assessments of clients' mental, emotional, and physical health status.
- Collaborated with case managers and other professionals to ensure coordinated care for clients.
- Assisted in the development of recovery goals and objectives for clients in treatment programs.
- Advised family members on how to support their loved ones through recovery efforts.
- Conducted addiction education classes for community organizations and schools.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Educated patients on the dangers of drug use and its effects on their lives.
- Engaged in outreach activities designed to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.
- Attended professional conferences to stay abreast of best practices in the field.
- Provided referrals to appropriate resources within the community when necessary.
- Developed strategies for relapse prevention planning with clients.
- Led therapeutic activities designed to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems. associate staff engaged in work of a social services nature in private, public welfare, government program,
- Experience utilizing computer locator software, internet searches, and other technologies to gather information such as demographics or location; Experience multi-tasking and working quickly to relay accurate information in an urgent or time sensitive situation (This includes documenting work, looking up resources, and Instant messaging for assistance when needed); Experience communicating clearly and relaying pertinent facts and circumstances; and Experience keeping accurate, detailed records of calls in an automated system.
Sterile Processing Technician 40hrs a Week
West Palm Beach Va Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2012 - Current
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Participated in quality assurance programs designed to identify areas needing improvement.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Evaluated incoming product packaging for damage or contamination prior to stocking shelves.
- Updated departmental policies and procedures as required by state regulations or accreditation bodies.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
- Recorded sterilizer test results in job-related software.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
- Filled verbal and written requests for items based on daily or individual requisition.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
- Received incoming medical supply orders from warehouse by verifying shipments against receiving reports.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Assisted hospital staff with patient care duties by providing patient transportation or setting up traction.
- Installed and set up medical equipment with necessary hand tools.
Assistant Biologist 40hrs a Week
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences
, FL
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Assisted in the collection of water samples for analysis and testing.
- Performed laboratory experiments to measure water quality parameters, such as pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and nutrient levels.
- Maintained records of all field data collected and analyzed.
- Conducted research studies on aquatic species population dynamics and habitat characteristics.
- Gathered data from field surveys using a variety of sampling techniques including seining, trawling, snorkeling, and SCUBA diving.
- Developed sampling protocols for use in collecting biological data from aquatic habitats.
- Assisted with the development of reports summarizing findings from research projects.
- Participated in meetings with other scientists to discuss research results and collaborate on new projects.
- Operated a variety of scientific equipment used to monitor environmental conditions in aquatic systems.
- Documented all laboratory activities and results according to established protocols.
- Analyzed data sets generated by research studies to identify patterns or trends in the environment or animal populations.
- Provided technical support to other biologists conducting field work or laboratory analyses.
- Prepared presentations based on research results for internal staff meetings or external conferences.
- Designed experimental treatments to test hypotheses related to the effects of environmental changes on organisms.
- Identified species present at study sites using taxonomic keys and microscopic examination of specimens.
- Coordinated logistical details associated with fieldwork including scheduling personnel, ordering supplies, setting up campsites.
- Documented information and recorded findings in technical reports and professional literature.
- Communicated research results through conference presentations, scientific publications and project reports.
- Collected specimens, handled testing and analyzed results.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Architecture
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FLSkills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Policy Development
- Conflict Mediation
- Operations Management
Timeline
Associate Board Member 40hrs a Week
Exceptional Student Scholarship Assistant, INC
03.2019 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician 40hrs a Week
West Palm Beach Va Medical Center
06.2012 - Current
Assistant Biologist 40hrs a Week
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences
06.2008 - 06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Architecture
Palm Beach State College
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