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Tracy Brown

High Point,NC

Summary

Certified Sterile Processing professional with experience in decontamination, sterilization, and equipment maintenance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and workflows. Skilled in maintaining compliance with healthcare standards, ensuring patient safety, and managing inventory efficiently. Known for reliability, precision, and effective communication in high-pressure environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Piedmont HomeHealth
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2016 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care and assistance to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Assisted with patient mobility, enhancing independence through personalized support strategies.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with health regulations and policies.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Randolph Health
Asheboro, NC
02.2007 - 06.2019
  • Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Managed decontamination processes to maintain sterile environments for medical instruments.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare and organize instrument trays efficiently.
  • Trained new staff on sterile processing protocols and best practices.
  • Oversaw daily workflow, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital
Greensboro, NC
06.1998 - 11.2007
  • Conducted routine inventory checks to optimize supply levels of sterilization materials.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced turnaround times for instrument sterilization.
  • Developed training materials for ongoing education on sterile processing procedures.
  • Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
  • Played a crucial role in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation through adherence to best practices in sterile processing operations.
  • Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
  • Achieved consistent quality outcomes, closely following manufacturer guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices.

Education

Dwight Morrow High School
Englewood, NJ

Skills

  • Adaptable
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Workload prioritization
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Safety protocols
  • Infection control
  • Quality assurance
  • OSHA regulations compliance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • BLS Training - 10/2027
  • Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Piedmont HomeHealth
04.2016 - Current

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Randolph Health
02.2007 - 06.2019

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital
06.1998 - 11.2007

Dwight Morrow High School