Alicia Quintanal

Detail-oriented professional skilled in infection control and customer service. Proven ability to implement best practices and manage time effectively, ensuring compliance in sterile processing environments while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Sterile Processing Technician at Nicklaus Children's Hospital (2024-07 – 2026-08)

• Collaborated with surgical teams to identify and prioritize instrument needs for procedures.
• Implemented best practices for infection control, ensuring compliance and safety in sterile processing areas.
• Sterilized surgical instruments using advanced sterilization equipment.
• Documented sterilization cycles and maintenance logs to support compliance audits and maintain operational standards.
• Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
• Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Barista/Cashier at Starbucks (2021-08 – 2023-01)

• Engaged with customers, delivering friendly service and swiftly addressing inquiries to foster positive experiences.
• Prepared high-quality beverages according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
• Operated cash register, accurately processing transactions and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Utilized point-of-sale system to facilitate customer payments.
• Maintained café cleanliness to ensure a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
• Managed inventory by restocking supplies and monitoring product freshness to ensure availability and quality.
• Created signs and displays to effectively promote store products or events.

Associates in Associates in Science Aviation Administration – Miami Dade College

Certificate in Surgical Technology – Miami Technical Institute