SONIA N. RUIZ
Indian Orchard, MA,
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Summary
Detail-oriented and organized professional with strong experience in healthcare support roles, sterile processing, and records management. Pursuing certification as a Medical Record Technician and eager to contribute to a healthcare team focused on accurate and confidential patient information handling.
Professional Experience
Sterile Processing Technician
Wing Memorial Hospital – Palmer, MA
January 2023 – August 2025
Ensured surgical instruments were decontaminated, assembled, and sterilized in compliance with hospital standards.
Maintained accurate logs and inventory of sterile supplies.
Collaborated with surgical and nursing staff to meet procedural needs efficiently.
Dietary Aide
Wingate Nursing Home – Hampden, MA
April 2016 – December 2022
Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines and individual resident needs.
Maintained sanitary food service areas and complied with safety protocols.
Documented food intake and assisted in care planning.
Housekeeper
Quality Inn – Chicopee, MA
June 2013 – April 2016
Provided daily cleaning and sanitization of guest rooms and public areas.
Maintained supply inventory and ensured high cleanliness standards.
Donation Room Supervisor
The Community Survival Center – Indian Orchard, MA
April 2005 – October 2008
Managed donation intake and inventory for community donation center
Supervised volunteers and maintained accurate records.
Records Clerk
MassMutual – Springfield, MA
March 2007 – September 2008
Maintained filing systems and handled confidential documents.
Assisted in data entry, retrieval, and archiving for records management.
Skills
Medical Terminology
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems
HIPAA Compliance
Document Management
Sterilization and Infection Control
Organizational and Communication Skills
Certifications
Medical Record Technician Certification (Expected June 2025)
Education
Springfield Technical Community College- Springfield, MA
Associate Degree in Health Science-2025
Associate Degree in General Studies -2024