Aimee Wicker
Decatur,IL
Summary
Currently, Detail-oriented operations and logistics specialist for an orthopedic company, Zimmer Biomet through Gentry Medical. Effective at organizing and distributing instruments and implants to hospitals for orthopedic procedures. Organized multitasker with good communication skills. I am adequate with our computer base system for our incoming and outgoing inventory. Overseeing, office organization and tasks for the everyday workflow.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations/ Logistics Specialist
Gentry Medical
Mt.Zion, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Implemented systems and procedures for accurate data collection and reporting.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Validated inventory levels and updated systems using handheld devices.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Developed systems for organizing reports and records to drive integrity.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
Surgical Support Technician
St.Marys Hospital
04.2019 - Current
- Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Developed effective strategies to streamline organizational performance, increase revenues and boost productivity.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary's Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Home Health Aide
Bill and Doris Schimm
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Maintained patient hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
- Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans, including shopping for ingredients and cooking dishes.
- Pleasantly greeted patients and families and displayed enthusiastic, compassionate attitude, effectively establishing long-term professional relationships.
- Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Delivered individualized care and services management for all patients.
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed array of other household chores to assist clients.
- Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation or entertainment.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
- Assisted patients with transitioning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Cashier
Dollar General
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered advice.
- Read weekly sales inserts and monitored price changes.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Organized and maintained both physical and digital payment documentation for accurate filing and compliant recordkeeping.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
Cake Decorator
Walmart
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Worked with common cake decorating and baking tools, such as mixers and carving tools.
- Cleaned display cases, utensils and working spaces to ensure sanitary work environment.
- Assisted customers with planning cake vision, including color, theme and size.
- Answered phone calls, put in orders and handled customer disputes or complaints.
- Produced frostings and creams for cakes and other edibles.
- Stocked shelves and ordered inventory when product stock became low.
- Boxed, weighed and wrapped cakes and other bakery products to prepare for pickup.
- Followed code dating procedures and adhered to legal regulations governing product labeling and packaging.
- Maintained safe and sanitary area by checking food products' temperature and freshness.
- Controlled spoilage by generating turn movement and maintaining monthly inventory.
Production Worker
Servpro
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs.
- Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Attended all company-offered training sessions to improve skills and learn operation of new machines.
- Recorded production data in daily logs.
- Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
Education
GED -
Macarthur High School
Decatur, IL08.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Aide
Fishes And Loaves Outreach
Springfield, IL09.2018
Skills
- Planning and coordination
- Problem resolution
- Team management
- Communications
- Project organization
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Relationship development
- Organization
- Administrative support
- Shipment Tracking
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Management
- Customer service skills
- Efficiency Improvement
- Computer-Based Inventory System
- Documentation Management
- Punctual and Dependable
Timeline
Operations/ Logistics Specialist
Gentry Medical
08.2020 - Current
Surgical Support Technician
St.Marys Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary's Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2019
Home Health Aide
Bill and Doris Schimm
02.2018 - 07.2018
Cashier
Dollar General
09.2017 - 01.2018
Cake Decorator
Walmart
06.2016 - 10.2016
Production Worker
Servpro
08.2014 - 05.2015
GED -
Macarthur High School
Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Aide
Fishes And Loaves Outreach