Yolanda Norwood
Chicago,IL
Summary
Developed skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, focusing on cleanliness, sanitation, and safety. Excel in performing thorough cleaning tasks and adhering to strict health standards. Seeking to transition into new field, utilizing strong skills in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Angels "R" US Kidz Academy Inc.
02.2025 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Clean/disinfects classroom by washing walls, door frame ,furniture, floors with appropriate cleaning solution .
- Washes hand thoroughly throughout the day, follows adheres to daycare policy.
- Sweeps, dust mop and wet mop floor and spot clean carpets using appropriate solution.
- Washes and sanitizes beds after nap time and replace linen in accordance with daycare policy.
Sterile Processing Technician
Cook County Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Ensured compliance with industry sterilization standards by meticulously cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintained strict adherence to aseptic technique in decontamination process, significantly reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Contributed to significant reductions in cross-contamination incidents through meticulous execution of decontamination protocols.
- Advanced patient safety with rigorous adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
Caregiver
Addus Home Health Care
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Education
Basic Certificate in Sterile Processing
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL12-2024
Skills
- Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing
- Team collaboration
- Sanitation procedures
- Infection prevention
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Angels "R" US Kidz Academy Inc.
02.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Cook County Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Addus Home Health Care
05.2023 - 08.2024
Basic Certificate in Sterile Processing
Malcolm X College
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