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Sonya Adams

10823 S. Calumet

Summary

Built case carts for surgeries to process and deliver to operating rooms. These case carts consisted of sterilized tools and soft goods to be used on patients. Also handled biohazard carts to be transported to a decontamination area to be sterilized.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sterilization Technician

Supply Logistics & Procurement Services
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
  • Delivery of properly sterilized instruments required for various procedures.

Supply Chain Lead

Supply Logistics & Procurement Services
04.2019 - 08.2024
  • Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Handled daily operations pertaining to supply chain with stocking medical supplies in hospital Kanban rooms
  • Answered hospital calls from nurses for units needing medical supplies
  • Replenished (PPP) items for isolation carts (ie; gowns, masks, gloves, disinfectant wipes)
  • Replenished emergency crash carts (ie; IV solutions, needles, syringes, surgical gloves, respiratory items)

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Bright Smiles Daycare
09.2015 - 04.2019
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.

Preschool Teacher

Homewood Flossmoor Park District
09.2004 - 08.2015
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
  • Preschool cooking classes
  • Preschool Art Teacher

Education

Early Childhood Education - Early Learning And Child Care

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL

Skills

  • Infection control
  • Supply replenishment
  • Delivering equipment
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Quality assurance
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Medical terminology
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Child development
  • Health and safety
  • Gross motor skills development
  • Fine motor skills development
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Meal preparation

Timeline

Sterilization Technician

Supply Logistics & Procurement Services
11.2024 - 02.2025

Supply Chain Lead

Supply Logistics & Procurement Services
04.2019 - 08.2024

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Bright Smiles Daycare
09.2015 - 04.2019

Preschool Teacher

Homewood Flossmoor Park District
09.2004 - 08.2015

Early Childhood Education - Early Learning And Child Care

Prairie State College
Sonya Adams