Priscilla Walton
New Bern
Summary
Systematic professional with exceptional organizational, planning and multitasking abilities. Specializing in decontaminating and sterilizing instruments for use in medical procedures. Positive and upbeat with a team-oriented attitude.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Cateret Health Care
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
AMN Traveling- St. Mary Health Care
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.
- Reduced the risk of infection by strictly adhering to established guidelines for decontamination procedures.
- Enhanced department efficiency with thorough inspection and functionality testing of surgical instruments.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
ECU Health Medical Center
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
- Supported operational excellence by accurately assembling instrument trays according to procedure-specific requirements.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Carolina East Medical Center
05.2012 - 03.2018
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Decontaminated surgical trays and equipment following the CDC guidelines.
- Proficient knowledge in assembling the following trays: neuro, cardiac, vascular.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.
- Enhanced department efficiency with thorough inspection and functionality testing of surgical instruments.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician Supervisor
St. Raphael's Hospital
03.1989 - 04.2012
- Assured instrument availability by managing inventory and promptly restocking supplies as needed.
- Enhanced department efficiency with thorough inspection and functionality testing of surgical instruments.
- Managed daily schedule for staff to ensure steady workflow within the department.
- Trained and educated new staff on policies and guidelines for SPD department.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven, CTSkills
- Case Cart Assembly
- Diagnostic Testing
- Sterilization Procedures
- Computerized Tracking
- Supply Management
- Instrument Sterilization
Certification
- SPD Supervisor, St.Raphael's Hospital - 10 years
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Cateret Health Care
12.2022 - Current
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
AMN Traveling- St. Mary Health Care
11.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
ECU Health Medical Center
03.2018 - 05.2020
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Carolina East Medical Center
05.2012 - 03.2018
Certified Sterile Processing Technician Supervisor
St. Raphael's Hospital
03.1989 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
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