Davenia Loretta Meeks

●Lead the cleaning and sterilization of all medical and surgical items pertinent to the operation of cost-effective, highly-skilled, outpatient surgical services per AAMI, IFU, and SDS standards.

●Assured the adequate functioning, cleaning, and use of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.

●Facilitated turnover times to promote operating room efficiency.

●Assisted with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance.

●Served as a knowledgeable resource of the use and care of equipment to other members of the healthcare team.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

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Summary

Dynamic and judicious custodian of medical supplies and resources with over 21 years of experience across all aspects of sterile processing departments with a proven track record of consistent quality assurance of inventory controls and management.

Education

Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO

Associate of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management

Harrison high School, Colorado Springs, CO

Graduated 1995

Certifications

Certified Registered Central Service Technician Level II (CRCST) CRCST Level II Technician

International Association of Healthcare Central Service Management

Experience

Audubon Surgery Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Sterile Processing Technician October 2022 -present

●Lead the cleaning and sterilization of all medical and surgical items pertinent to the operation of cost-effective, highly-skilled, outpatient surgical services per AAMI, IFU, and SDS standards.

●Assured the adequate functioning, cleaning, and use of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.

●Facilitated turnover times to promote operating room efficiency.

●Assisted with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance.

●Served as a knowledgeable resource of the use and care of equipment to other members of the healthcare team.

Evans Medical Hospital, Fort Carson, CO

Medical supply Technician September 2016 –October 2020

●Lead the cleaning and sterilization of all medical and surgical items pertinent to the operation of cost-effective, highly-skilled, outpatient surgical services per AAMI, IFU, and SDS standards.

●Assured the adequate functioning, cleaning, and use of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment.

●Facilitated turnover times to promote operating room efficiency.

●Assisted with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance.

●Served as a knowledgeable resource of the use and care of equipment to other members of the healthcare team.

Centura-Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO

Sterile Processing Technician II August 2012 - September 2016

●Prevented the occurrence of healthcare-associated infections by exceptionally performing critical tasks related to the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of sterile surgical instruments, equipment and supplies.

●Maintained inventory control of more than 300+ surgical assets by generating documentation of all supply transactions in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA standards.

●Ensured the quality and efficacy of anti-bacterial/anti-pathogen cleansing solutions used in medical equipment decontamination processes.

●Maintained day-to-day operations as the interim manager of the Sterile Processing Department during leadership absences.

●Upheld HIPAA compliance.

●Coordinated the shipment of all equipment valued at $15K.

UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central? Colorado Springs, CO

Sterile Processing Technician II August2006 – May 2012

●Oversaw the care, maintenance and accountability of surgical instruments used in more than 10 operating rooms.

●Credited with the flawless negotiation of over three quotes per month with a 94% success rate.

●Processed over 20 requisitions per week, while maintaining proper accountability with zero losses.

●Made significant contributions to the health, safety, welfare, and morale of a team of 12 Sterile Processing Technicians.

●Enforced the proper wear of department PPE.

Lear Siegler Services, Inc. (U.S. Army 3rd Brigade, Fort Carson) Colorado Springs, CO

Civilian Logistics Specialist January 2000 - December 2006

●Tracked and secured $7M worth of property book equipment

●Received, inspected inventories, issued, delivered and turned-in supplies and equipment

●Confirmed critical assets were readily available ordering when necessary

●Monitored all sensitive items and unit inventories including securing and controlling weapons and ammunition

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