Kristian Rea
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with 3.5 years of experience in sterile processing within fast-paced healthcare environments, ensuring surgical instrument safety and compliance with strict protocols. Known for precision, confidentiality, and dependability—qualities that seamlessly transition into the role of a Loan Signing Agent. Recently certified and eager to leverage strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy to deliver error-free signings while providing excellent client service. Actively seeking opportunities that offer a flexible schedule to support both professional growth and family responsibilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
University of Louisville Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Proficient in cleaning, sterilizing, and inspecting surgical instruments and medical equipment according to infection control standards.
- Operate sterilization equipment (autoclaves, washers) and ensure proper documentation of sterilization cycles and maintenance.
- Conduct thorough inspections of instruments for damage, defects, or contamination, ensuring readiness for use in medical procedures.
- Maintain compliance with safety regulations and industry standards (AAMI, CDC, OSHA).
- Acting Supervisor – Sterile Processing Department (1-Month Coverage)
Selected to step into a temporary supervisory role during my department supervisor’s leave, overseeing a team of 15 employees. Took lead on daily assignments, ensured productivity and workflow met hospital standards, and collaborated closely with department management to maintain smooth operations. Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
Child-care Worker
Sana Family
01.2020 - 01.2021
- My duties as a child-care worker included ensuring safety to the children, meal prep, light housekeeping and helping with their education
- I also received my First Aid and CPR certification from American Heart Association
Member Service Representative
TLC Community Credit Union
05.2019 - 01.2020
- As a member service representative, it is my responsibility to maintain perfect customer relations, follow protocol and ensure members accounts are safe and resolve complaints or account discrepancies
- Tracking, recording, reporting, and storing information related to transactions, bank supplies, and customers, ensuring all information is accurate and complete
- Keeping a clean, organized work area and a professional appearance
- Handling currency, transactions, and confidential information in a responsible manner
- Using software to track bank information and generate reports
Customer service representative
Walmart
11.2016 - 11.2018
- During the course of my employment at Walmart, I gained experience as a cashier, a representative at the service desk and Cap 1 associate
- While assigned to the cap 1 position, I was responsible for the removal and accounting of stored merchandise, and replenishing the store shelves with needed items
- My responsibilities as a cashier and customer service representative were to cash customers out, complete return transactions, money services and address any customers service I would encounter
- The delivery of excellent customer service frequently depends on your skills and those of others
- I would achieve this by communicating with other team members and agreeing how we can work together to give a more effective service
- During my course of employment, I was one of the few chosen to help remodel the store where I was employed
- I worked with leaders from corporate, store managers and fellow associates and assisted with the planning phases and the remodel of every department involved
- Weather I was a part of a team or on my own, I was frequently assigned time critical tasks which I made sure were completed by the assigned deadline as expected
Education
Associates - Business
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI06-2026
Sterile Processing Diploma -
Ashworth College
Georgia02.2021
High School Diploma -
Insight School of Michigan
Lansing06.2017
Skills
- Staff training
- Sterilizer operation
- Infection control
- Pulling case carts
- Equipment monitoring
- Ordering supplies
- Legal terminology
- Recordkeeping skills
- Document verification
- Document preparation
Certification
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM).
- Notary Public Certification
Commission Number: KYNP67214
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
University of Louisville Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Child-care Worker
Sana Family
01.2020 - 01.2021
Member Service Representative
TLC Community Credit Union
05.2019 - 01.2020
Customer service representative
Walmart
11.2016 - 11.2018
Associates - Business
Washtenaw Community College
Sterile Processing Diploma -
Ashworth College
High School Diploma -
Insight School of Michigan
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