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Shedea Cureton

Durham,NC

Summary

Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with 19+ years of hands-on experience in fast-paced hospital environments.

Adept at facilitating the safe and effective care of instrumentation, ensuring that the sterile processing environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and quality issues are addressed in a timely manner.

Accomplished Supervisor focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving company goals. Drives success by directing high-producing teams while developing lasting employee rapport. Exceptional knowledge of cost-reduction methods and streamlining production processes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Duke Regional Hospital
11.2014 - Current
  • Provide thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of sterile processing accordance with set policies and guide lines
  • Maintaining par-level of supplies needed
  • Providing staff with education
  • Report daily to the Manager
  • Responsible for staff assignment scheduling
  • Performance based corrective action as needed
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Duke Regional Hospital
11.2012 - 11.2014
  • Responsible for ensuring vendor trays are wrapped for next day
  • Ensure CSR turn-around trays are ready for cases with missing tags
  • Review next day schedule and begin locating, and processing trays needed
  • Function as a floater in any area of the department
  • If needed step in and pull add-ons and next day cases
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Beaumont Health System
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Performed processes of wrap, pack and decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment
  • Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays
  • Prepared case carts as outlined in pick sheets
  • Operated ETO autoclaves in accordance with approved medical requirements
  • Completed daily testing on equipment and documented results
  • Utilized Surgical Information Systems (SIS) software to maintain patient charts, files, activity documentation and inventory

Certified Nursing Assistant

Michigan Community Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Obtained and documented vital signs of patients
  • Provided nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of residents
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Coordinated notifications of medication dosage
  • Prepared and served meals based on patient diet requirements
  • Performed light housekeeping

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

St. Mary's Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Wrapped, packed and decontaminated surgical instruments and equipment
  • Sorted and assembled surgical trays for operating rooms as required
  • Reviewed operation of equipment in order to detect malfunctions and ensure equipment was operating efficiently
  • Reported defective equipment to appropriate staff
  • Operated autoclaves as well as kept records of activities
  • Utilized Alex gold software to maintain records of inventory and equipment usage

Cashier

Meijer
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Processed customer cash, credit and check transactions
  • Reconciled cash register tills to ensure that funds were consistent with receipts
  • Handled product returns and refunds
  • Implemented loss prevention procedures
  • Performed stock checks for customers and in collaboration with stock team
  • Addressed customer inquiries and concerns
  • Maintained clean work area

Education

Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing Technician

Baker College
Flint, MI
07-2006

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Grand Rapids Job Corp
Grand Rapids, MI
01.1995

General Education Diploma -

Grand Rapids Job Corp
Grand Rapids, MI
01.1995

Skills

  • Education & Onboarding of new Staff
  • Goal oriented
  • Staff management
  • Customer service
  • Corrective Actions
  • Strategic planning
  • Inventory control
  • Medical Terminology
  • Team building
  • SPM
  • Epic
  • Torq
  • MS word
  • Excel
  • Schedule development
  • Policy enforcement
  • Task delegation

Educationcertifications

  • CPR Certification, American Heart Association, Durham, NC, 2014
  • Sterile Processing Technician, Baker College, Flint, MI, 2006
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, Grand Rapids Job Corp, Grand Rapids, MI, 1995
  • General Education Diploma, Grand Rapids Job Corp, Grand Rapids, MI, 1995

Certification

C.S.P.D.T -2006

Timeline

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Duke Regional Hospital
11.2014 - Current

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Duke Regional Hospital
11.2012 - 11.2014

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Beaumont Health System
01.2010 - 01.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Michigan Community Services
01.2008 - 01.2010

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

St. Mary's Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008

Cashier

Meijer
01.2004 - 01.2005

Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing Technician

Baker College

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Grand Rapids Job Corp

General Education Diploma -

Grand Rapids Job Corp

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