Yasmeen Nurriddin
New Orleans,LA
Summary
With over ten years of experience in healthcare. Meticulous sterile processing technician with extensive experience in routine sterilization tasks. Understanding of infection control practices. Accomplishments include reducing maintenance costs and improving safety and quality standards in healthcare facilities. I am ready to adapt the acquired skills to a new industry and start a new career as a corrosion protection specialist for Airbus, working to help assemble top-quality aircraft. Detail-oriented and proven to work under strict deadlines while maintaining safety as the top priority. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a hardworking and diligent nature. Passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the corrosion protection specialist position to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECH
AMN HEALTHCARE
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Conducted thorough corrosion inspections and implemented proper cleaning procedures to maintain equipment and ensure safety
- Developed and implemented sterilization procedures to prevent instrument corrosion using the correct chemicals in the correct amounts according to the IFUs
- Removed soil and bioburden to maintain material integrity and prevent corrosion-related damage to all instruments
- Thoroughly rinsed and dried materials to prevent corrosion-related damage with high-powered hoses using water and air
- Conduct visual inspection of electrosurgical instruments and utilize VerifEye Insulation Tester to ensure integrity of insulation and coating
- Repetitive use and cleaning can potentially damage insulation and coating, which poses risks to safety
- Utilize borescope inspection camera to internally visualize working channels of endoscopes, to identify and address any damage or debris, thereby minimizing risks to patients and preserving endoscope functionality.
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
LRS HEALTHCARE
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Proactively identified and addressed various forms of corrosion on instrumentation
- Conducted visual inspections and utilized enzymatic, neutral, alkaline, and specialty chemistries to prevent corrosion on medical devices
- Used prepackaged tests to ensure effectiveness of sterilization processes, helped identify any corrosion within sterilizers with pass-or-fail result and keeping records
- Contributed to maintaining safe and sterile environment by cleaning drains and inside of autoclaves, preventing rouge and failed sterilization cycles
- Skilled in handling sterilization chemicals such as ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide, and Peracetic acid (PAA)removes surface contaminants (primarily protein) on endoscopic tubing.
- Adhered strictly to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) to prevent instrument corrosion during sterilization
- Cleaning flexible endoscopes Leak testing Visual inspection of distal tip, bending rubber, control knobs Protein tests Validate that channels are clean with cleaning brush
- Recorded biologicals and test results
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Performed cleaning with an alkaline solution to remove organic residues
- Implemented tests such as vacuum leak tests and Bowie-Dick (Air-Removal) tests to ensure effective steam sterilization
- Contributed to overall sterility assurance and quality testing programs
- Monitor and operate sterilization equipment
- Examine supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized
- Test and report any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment
- Sterilize, prepare, wrap and organize equipment into instrument trays during medical procedures
- Job includes skilled use of lubricants to reduce friction and extend instrument life, experienced cleaning of instruments with enzymatic detergents to prevent corrosion, proficient storage of instruments in a sealed environment away from acidic or alkaline substances, knowledgeable practice of keeping instruments damp when sending them for reprocessing, and regular polishing of instruments to build up a protective layer against corrosion.
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN 91D
UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
12.1986 - 07.1994
- Responsible for meticulously cleaning, restocking, and setting up surgical suites, ensuring cleanliness and organization
- Ensured safety by sterilizing instruments and disposing of medical supplies and waste in accordance with OSHA guidelines
- Gained valuable experience in assembling and disassembling portable autoclaves during wartime within field hospitals, demonstrating optimal functioning in challenging conditions
- Maintained sterilizers, preventing corrosion by cleaning and disinfecting them with specific chemicals and using correct concentration measurements for safety
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields
- Worked with ten vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL05.2025
Bachelor Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Southern University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2024
Skills
- Interpersonal
- Chemical Cleaning
- Leadership
- Troubleshoots
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Inspection
- Teamwork
- Attention-to-detail
- Time-management
Certification
- CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN (CRCST), 06/01/18, 06/01/25
- CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE LEADER (CHL), 06/01/22, 06/01/25
Affiliations
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association Member 2024
Personal Information
Title: Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Timeline
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECH
AMN HEALTHCARE
12.2020 - 08.2023
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
LRS HEALTHCARE
09.2018 - 12.2020
CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 08.2018
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN 91D
UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
12.1986 - 07.1994
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Bachelor Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Southern University New Orleans
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