Kylee Strickler
Staunton
Summary
Developed skills in high-paced healthcare environment, ensuring strict adherence to sterilization protocols and infection control. Built expertise in using and maintaining sterilization equipment and handling decontamination processes. Seeking to transition to new field, leveraging strong organizational and operational skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
UVA Health
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Achieved consistent quality outcomes, closely following manufacturer guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices.
- Improved patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments were properly sterilized and assembled.
- Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
- Supported operational excellence by accurately assembling instrument trays according to procedure-specific requirements.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for efficient processing of medical equipment.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, consistently meeting or exceeding departmental performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced the risk of infection by strictly adhering to established guidelines for decontamination procedures.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
Rural Mail Carrier Associate
United States Post Office
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow carriers in completing their assigned routes when needed.
- Maintained detailed records of all delivered items, ensuring accurate reporting and tracking capabilities for the post office.
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
- Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
- Signed and received mail with signature requirements upon delivery and loading.
- Prevented potential errors in delivery by double-checking labels on packages against official postal records before commencing with the route.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment within the postal vehicle, promoting optimal organization and efficiency.
- Reduced instances of lost or misplaced mail through diligent attention to detail in sorting processes and organized storage methods within the vehicle.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly delivering mail and packages to their corresponding destinations.
- Improved mail delivery efficiency by accurately sorting and organizing mail for designated routes.
- Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Conducted daily maintenance and safety checks on delivery vehicles, limiting service delays and disruptions.
Merchandise Processor
Best Buy Distribution Center
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Picked orders, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
Merchandise Associate
TJX Companies
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Greeted, serviced, and thanked all customers.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Used pallet jacks to move and position merchandise.
- Downstacked pallets in backroom and sorted to be taken to floor.
Packaging Technician
McKee Foods
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Packed cakes into the correct box to be shipped out.
- Insured it was a clean and safe environment.
- Operated manual pallet jacks and forklifts to move and store materials.
Merchandise Processor
Best Buy Distribution Center
09.2017 - 02.2018
- E-commerce
- Took orders from online, filled orders, and shipped out.
- Seasonal position.
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Western State Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while prioritizing patient safety at all times.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough psychiatric assessments and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment by adhering to proper infection control practices and following established safety protocols.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being, providing compassionate listening and empathetic responses during difficult moments.
- Assist with basic daily living skills, such as laundry and showering.
- Respond to "code purples" (psychiatric issue)
- Serve dinner and snack as well as provide fresh air breaks.
- Documentation of intakes and outputs, percentages eaten and if patient did laundry or showered.
- Collect urine samples and send to lab
- Do patient vital signs and treatments according to plans.
- Direct observations
Dining Server
The Legacy at North Augusta
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Made sure plates were correct and served to residents.
- Clean and set up tables
- Restock what is needed
- Dishwashing and dining room clean-up
- Food preparation
Education
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Gap High School
Swoope, VA06-2015
Skills
- Instrument decontamination
- Sterile storage
- Sterilization techniques
- Visual inspection
- Assembly and packaging
- Surgical instrumentation
- Infection control
- Staff training
- Computerized tracking
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Accomplishments
I was awarded a certificate of appreciation for my teamwork and dedication in my current position.
I became a Certified Sterile Processing Technician in just 9 months of starting the role.
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
- Licensed Esthetician
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
UVA Health
03.2024 - Current
Rural Mail Carrier Associate
United States Post Office
11.2022 - 02.2024
Merchandise Processor
Best Buy Distribution Center
07.2021 - 08.2022
Merchandise Associate
TJX Companies
10.2019 - 07.2021
Packaging Technician
McKee Foods
10.2018 - 08.2019
Merchandise Processor
Best Buy Distribution Center
09.2017 - 02.2018
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Western State Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2017
Dining Server
The Legacy at North Augusta
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
- Licensed Esthetician
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Gap High School
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