Sarah Truesdale
Oak Lawn
Summary
Completed the sterile processing program at College of Dupage in December of 2025, awaiting certification in May 2026. Detail oriented with hands-on clinical experience in decontamination, sterilization and assembly of surgical instruments. Dedicated to patient safety and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rush Surgery Center
Oak Brook, IL
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed manual and mechanical cleaning of surgical instruments in the decontamination area.
- Assembled, examined and wrapped surgical trays according to the count sheets.
- Operated sterilizers and documented loads.
- Therapeutic communication with interdisciplinary team members in various departments.
- Responding to urgent instrument requests while maintaining workflow efficiency.
Waitress
Uncle Bud’s
Oak Lawn, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Served customers accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization.
- Ensure customer satisfaction while managing 10+ tables
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2024
Skills
- Time management and Prioritization
- PPE compliance
- Assembly and Inspection of surgical trays
- Instrument Decontamination
- Attention to detail
- Sterilization (steam and low temperature)
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certified.
Timeline
Rush Surgery Center
10.2025 - 12.2025
Waitress
Uncle Bud’s
11.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Saint Xavier University