WAYNE FENNELL
Danbury
Summary
Dedicated sterilization specialist committed to upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in medical environments. Expertise in implementing stringent decontamination procedures ensures the integrity of medical instruments, contributing to optimal patient care. Recognized as a reliable and adaptable team player, fostering collaboration while adhering to regulatory compliance and best practices in sterilization techniques. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and safety within healthcare settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Danbury Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Oversaw sterilization processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in sterile supply management.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and tools for optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely delivery of sterile instruments and supplies.
- Analyzed inventory levels to optimize stock management and reduce waste in sterile processing department.
PRODUCTION ASSEMBLER
Zendex tool corp
07.2022 - Current
- Assembled components and subassemblies according to written instructions, diagrams, and blueprints
- Performed quality checks throughout the production process to ensure all parts met specifications
- Inspected finished products for defects, ensuring conformance with customer requirements.
SUPERVISOR
Compass Group Management
02.2007 - 06.2022
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement
- Coached staff members to develop long-term career goals.
SUPERVISOR
Kateri Residence
06.2000 - 07.2007
- Directed and supervised team of 30 employees daily operations
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
STORE CLERK
Wartburg Nursing Home
02.1992 - 05.2000
- Processed customer payments accurately and efficiently
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, responding to questions, and offering assistance with locating items
- Organized store shelves according to product type and size
- Inventoried merchandise on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of stock levels
- Stocked shelves with incoming shipments of products from vendors or suppliers
- Conducted daily audits of the sales floor and backroom areas for cleanliness and organization
- Maintained records of inventory transactions such as purchases, returns, restocking fees
- Created displays to promote special offers or seasonal products
- Followed safety protocols when lifting heavy objects or operating machinery within the store environment
- Checked expiration dates on food items regularly to ensure quality control standards were met
- Inspected deliveries, replenished shelves and stored excess products to keep on top of stock management tasks
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety
- Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor
- Counted different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
Education
CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN -
Naugatuck community college
CT01.2006
FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR/DIETARY MANAGER CERTIFICATION - FOOD AND NUTRITION
New York University
NY01.2006
SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE) - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
New York Technical College
NYCertificate - Sterile Processing Technician
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05-2024
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance
- Workplace Safety
- Instrument Sterilization
- Decontamination procedures
- Inventory Rotation
- Infection Control
- Sterilization techniques
- Problem Solving
Certification
- SPT - Sterile Processing Technician
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Danbury Hospital
07.2024 - Current
PRODUCTION ASSEMBLER
Zendex tool corp
07.2022 - Current
SUPERVISOR
Compass Group Management
02.2007 - 06.2022
SUPERVISOR
Kateri Residence
06.2000 - 07.2007
STORE CLERK
Wartburg Nursing Home
02.1992 - 05.2000
FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR/DIETARY MANAGER CERTIFICATION - FOOD AND NUTRITION
New York University
SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE) - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
New York Technical College
CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN -
Naugatuck community college
Certificate - Sterile Processing Technician
Naugatuck Valley Community College