TYRA FLAX
Southfield,MI
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 years of experience, proficient in patient observation, charting, and reporting. Demonstrates strong decision-making and communication skills, ensuring sterile processing and accurate record maintenance. Adept at multitasking and committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LISCENED PRACTIAL NURSE
Westlake Health Campus
Commerce Township
05.2023 - Current
- Observe, chart and report developments in patient health conditions
- Examine and interview residents and process there concerns
- Strong clinical and patient assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Assisted in wound care
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease preventions
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
TRAVEL STERILE PROCESSING
American Mobile
Royal Oak
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items
- Able to ensure sterile items are stored and transported properly to maintain sterile state
TRAVEL STERILE PROCESSING
Aya Healthcare
Grand Rapids
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
TRAVEL STERILE PROCESSING
UW Medicine
Northwest Seattle
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintain records on sterilizing procedures and parameters accurately
- Prepared and labeled surgical instrument
TRAVEL STERILE PROCESSING
Career Staff Unlimited
Beaumont Hospital
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Track and document medical or surgical supplies and cleaning solutions used for inventory management
- Maintained workplace safety
INSTRUMENT ASSOCIATE
Detroit Medical Center (DMC)
Detroit, MI
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Assists with maintaining department sterilization records
- Operating all equipment necessary for the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment
- Organized and assembled routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies when needed
Education
DIPLOMA REGISTERED NURSE - Nursing
Athena Career Academy
Toledo10.2024
DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING -
Hondros College of Nursing
Toledo09.2020
CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING PROGRAM -
Wayne County Community College
08.2018
DIPLOMA -
Novi High School
Novi06.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe
- Communication
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Sterilization procedures
- Health education
- Inpatient care
References
- Sally Carrasco RN, Supervisor Westlake Health Campus, (517) 614-5655
- DayJuan Casey LPN, Weekend Supervisor Westlake Health Campus (248) 943-3897
- Diane Monultie LPN, Coworker ( 313) 404- 4002
BLS Certified (American Heart Association)
Expires 10/2025
Timeline
LISCENED PRACTIAL NURSE
Westlake Health Campus
05.2023 - Current
TRAVEL STERILE PROCESSING
American Mobile
12.2021 - 05.2022
TRAVEL STERILE PROCESSING
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 12.2021
TRAVEL STERILE PROCESSING
UW Medicine
06.2021 - 09.2021
TRAVEL STERILE PROCESSING
Career Staff Unlimited
12.2020 - 05.2021
INSTRUMENT ASSOCIATE
Detroit Medical Center (DMC)
08.2018 - 12.2020
DIPLOMA REGISTERED NURSE - Nursing
Athena Career Academy
DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING -
Hondros College of Nursing
CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING PROGRAM -
Wayne County Community College
DIPLOMA -
Novi High School
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