Latoya Edwards
Columbia, SC *****
ad233r@r.postjobfree.com
To achieve a job with a company that will allow me to achieve professional and personal goals. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Dangerous Goods Agent
FedEx Express - West Columbia, SC
July 2019 to Present
Process all packages
Travel Instrument Tech
Trustaff Travel Nursing - Columbia, SC
December 2017 to March 2018
Travel Assignment
Assemble all instrumentation
Assist in training new staff
Sterile Processing Supervisor TT
Synergy Health - Tampa, FL
November 2015 to October 2017
Responsibilities
Manage the everyday task of Sterile Processing
Educated the staff on current SPD related information Create a more effective flow of the department
Create policies and procedures for SPD according to AAMI standards Organized the department to more user friendly and improve the turn around time Order supplies
Establish an open line of communication between OR & SPD Scheduled the staff to meet the demands of the department Assemble instrument trays
Decontamination
Sterilization of instruments
Instrument Tech
Greenville Memorial Hospital - Greenville, SC
July 2015 to October 2015
Responsibilities
Travel Assignment
Assemble all instrument trays
Decontamination of instruments
Sterilization
Trained new employees
Sterile Processing/ O.R. Case Coordinator
the Regional Medical Center - Orangeburg, SC
May 2013 to June 2015
Supervise Staff
Educate staff
Monitor all records inside SPD
Order Supplies
Updating policies and procedures
Creating Standards of Practice
Manager of Central Supply & Materials Mangagement
Carney Hospital - Boston, MA
July 2012 to October 2012
Travel Assignment
Manage the everyday task of Sterile Processing & Central Supply Educated the staff on current CSPD related information Created a more effective flow of the department
Created policies and procedures for CSPD according to AAMI standards Organized the department to more user friendly and improve the turn around time Kept inventory of supplies & instrument sets
Ordered supplies
Oversaw instrument repairs/ getting loaners in
Establish an open line of communication between OR & CSPD Scheduled the staff to meet the demands of the department Assemble instrument trays
Decontamination
Sterilization of instruments
Monthly budget reports
Instrument Tech
Holy Cross Hospital - Fort Lauderdale, FL
April 2012 to June 2012
Travel Assignment
Assembled all instrument Trays
Decontamination
Sterilization of instruments
Instrument Tech
Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC August 2011 to January 2012
Travel Assignment
Instrument Tech
Assemble all instrument trays
Instrument Processor
Jewish St. Mary's Hospital - Louisville, KY
August 2010 to August 2011
Travel Assignment
Instrument Tech
Assemble all instrument trays
Decontamination of instruments
Sterilization
Pulled cases for surgeries
Assisted in Ambulatory Surgery
Lead Instrument Tech
Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC February 2008 to August 2010
Assemble all surgical instrument set
Maintain a sterile environment
Pull case carts for surgeries
Sterile Processor
Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC November 2007 to January 2008
Externship
Sales Agent
IHG - North Charleston, SC
February 2006 to July 2007
Intercontinental Hotel Group Charleston,SC
Answer all incoming calls
Assist customers with their needs
Head Teller/Customer Service Representative
Bank of America - Boston, MA
April 2004 to January 2005
Head cash control
Assist customers with all transactions
Commercial Teller
Soverign Bank - Boston, MA
October 2002 to April 2004
Handle all business customers transactions
Head cash control
Education
Certificate in Sterile Processing
Miller Motte Technical College - North Charleston, SC 2007 to 2008
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Southeastern Academy - Kissimmee, FL
1997 to 1997
Diploma in General Education
High School - Holly Hill, SC
1993 to 1997
Skills
• Troubleshooting
• Forklift (Less than 1 year)
• Shipping Receiving (1 year)
• Picker Packer
• Shipping
• Packing
• Pallet Jack
• Materials Handling
• Warehouse Experience
• Hospital Experience
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
CRCST
CSPDT
Additional Information
Certified Surgical Instrument Processor
Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician