Rasheena Muhammad

Multifaceted, performance-focused, and highly organized professional with 8 years of extensive experience in all aspects of sterile processing management, leadership, and education. Experienced CPR instructor with a passion for teaching lifesaving skills to individuals of all ages. Certified by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross in CPR/AED and First Aid.

Eager to share lifesaving knowledge and skills with a new community. Effective leader, adept at executing continuing education, training, and effectual coaching as well as guiding and motivating high caliber team to efficiently attain set-forth goals. Adept at developing operating policies and procedures; as well as formulating and implementing strategies and succession plans to improve organizational operations.

Known for unparalleled work ethic and exemplary ability to efficiently oversee multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment. Armed with excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative aptitudes in coordinating with healthcare professionals to consistently deliver exceptional patient care.

STERILE PROCESSING MANAGER - GHR / Thomas Jefferson Hospital

(2026-09)

Plans, organizes, coordinates, staff direct the administrative technical work of the sterile processing Department for scheduling, 1199c union management, hiring and corrective action as needed.

• Provides a comprehensive departmental orientation to all new personnel and ensure exiting staff receives training on an ongoing basis
• Develops and implements departmental performance improvement activities and assures ongoing staff participation.
• Assure that the standards of operation of the department comply with the standards set by the regulatory agencies, such as the State Department of Health, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies.
• Engages continuous process improvement by evaluating the success of new initiatives or processes and adjusting when needed.
• Oversee decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation using hospital policies and AAMI standards

STERILE PROCESSING EDUCATOR - BEEBE HEALTHCARE

(2025-12 - 2026-09)

• In-service staff on tray and instrument updates, new procedures, policy, and practice changes.
• Maintain department documentation and perform audits to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate team competencies and execute plan of action toward improvement of team member competencies through continuous education to team members
• Cultivate and retain positive working relationships with doctors, OR team members, and vendors
• Carry out team building and staff engagement
• Ensure the department is survey ready and operating in accordance with best practices
• Collaborated with other departments and sister facilities to standardize products and processes
• Participated in special projects concerning Infection Control, Joint Commission Survey, Safety and Risk control, Total Quality Management and Quality assurance

STERILE PROCESSING MANAGER - GHR / Inspira Medical- Salem Medical Center

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

Plans, organizers, coordinates, staff direct the administrative technical work of the sterile processing Department scheduling, time approval, hiring and corrective action as needed.

• Provides comprehensive departmental orientation to all new personnel and ensures exiting staff receives training on an ongoing basis
• Develops and implement departmental performance improvement activities and assures ongoing staff participation.
• Assure that the standards of operation of the department comply with the standards set by the regulatory agencies, such as the State Department of Health, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies.

STERILE PROCESSING EDUCATOR / SUPERVIRSOR - Bayhealth Hospital – Kent Campus & SUSSEX CAMPUS

(2019-09 - 2023-01)

Render expert supervision to 30 employees in Bayhealth Hospital – Kent Campus and Sussex Campus while accountable for all aspects in main Sterile Processing Department (SPD). 316 Bed Level III Trauma Facility.

• Ensure SPD compliance with Department of Health, Infection Control, Joint Commission, AAMI, AORN, CDC and OSHA standards and facility policies and procedures.
• Develop assignments and roles to increase workflow and productivity in the department.
• Interview hire and train temps, new and current staff to meet objectives, customer requirements and ensure patient safety.
• In-service staff on tray and instrument updates, new procedures, policy, and practice changes.
• Maintain department documentation and perform audits to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate team competencies and execute plan of action toward improvement of team member competencies through continuous education to team members
• Assess department efficiency and effectiveness and formulate plan in minimizing department footprint
• Drive efforts in coordinating several special projects within Sterile Processing and other departments within the hospital and offsite surgery center as well as construction projects affecting sterile processing, the operating room (OR), and Endoscopy
• Cultivate and retain positive working relationships with doctors, OR team members, and vendors
• Carry out team building and staff engagement
• Ensure the department is survey ready and operating in accordance with best practices
• Collaborated with other departments and sister facilities to standardize products and processes
• Participated in special projects concerning Infection Control, Joint Commission Survey, Safety and Risk control, Total Quality Management and Quality assurance

STERILE PROCESSING SUPERVISOR & SAFETY VARIANCE COORDINATOR - Rothman Institute of Orthopedics

24 In-Bed Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture care Facility.

• Case Cart Coordinator – Point person for picking cases and locating instruments.
• Monitor quality control for sterilization processes by use of biological and chemical controls.
• Set up case carts for emergency and next day cases according to pick list and special requests.
• Work with Lead Tech to ensure priority assignments and sets are completed.
• Create and establish policies and procedures in accordance with best practices
• Create team competencies and execute plan of action toward improvement of team member competencies through continuous education to team members
• Assess department efficiency and effectiveness and formulate plan in minimizing department footprint
• Cultivate and retain positive working relationship with doctors, OR team members, and vendors
• Carry out team building and staff engagement
• Ensure the department is survey ready and operating in accordance with best practices
• Collaborated with other departments and sister facilities to standardize products and processes
• Maintain a high level of customer service and teamwork.

STERILE PROCESSING LEAD TECHNICIAN & OPERATING ROOM LIASION - PAOLI MEDICAL CENTER

(2010-01 - 2016-11)

1,210 Bed Level II Trauma Facility.

• Oversight assistance for educational preceptorship of new staff members and students within the Sterile Processing department
• Prepared instrumentation for sterilization by use of Steris Steam Autoclave, Hydrogen Peroxide gas plasma sterilizers and Ethylene Oxide sterilizers
• Monitored quality control for sterilization processes by use of biological and chemical controls.
• Developed and maintain a high level of customer service.
• Developed filing system for all documents and records
• Encouraged ownership and accountability among staff.
• Administered constructive discipline alone or in conjunction with manager and director when needed.

STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN / OPERATING ROOM ENDO SUITE - COOPER UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE

(2007-12 - 2018-01)

635 Bed Level I Trauma Facility.

• Ensured proper working condition of all instruments, scopes, and equipment
• Stored sterilized supplies in appropriate places and record all items in accordance with policy and procedures
• Maintain records of biological monitoring and other statistical data
• Demonstrated proficiency in using accountability sheets to properly assemble surgical sets and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using OR preference cards to accurately fill case-cart requisitions accurately and determine missing items for both scheduled and emergency procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in using various chemicals and utensils to decontaminate all soiled items