Andrea Barringer
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Ocoee,FL
Summary
Resourceful leader with 17 plus years expertise in hospital waste management and compliance. Utilizes strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate potential compliance issues. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices ensures organizational adherence to regulatory requirements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Orlando Health, Inc
01.2008 - Current
- Develops, implements, coordinates, provides professional consultation and technical expertise associated with various Environmental Compliance standards and regulations
- Assists leadership with identifying trends and recommending options to reduce frequency and severity of issues
- Develops and maintains various management information record systems supporting accurate documentation and sustainment of all federal, state and local environmental licenses, permits, registrations and operating reports
- Conducts routine audits of Orlando Health facilities operations subject to environmental compliance requirements for validation and documentation of compliant operation; initiates action(s) necessary to correct any identified deviation(s) or violation(s)
- Evaluated existing policies regularly, identifying areas for improvement and recommending revisions as needed.
- Performed quality reviews to uncover workflow and communication issues.
- Developed strategies for addressing identified gaps in regulatory knowledge within the organization, enhancing overall compliance awareness.
- Served as subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.
- Develops, maintains and supports presentation of team member training programs related to Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals, Formaldehyde Safety, and Biomedical Waste.
- Reduced instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal controls and periodic audits.
Environmental Health Specialist
U.S. Army
03.2005 - 04.2008
- Manages environmental programs, and collaborates with other environmental protection specialists and engineers on other programs, such as Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); The Joint Commission (TJC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA)
- Independently develops reports and other documents, outlines environmental policy, and identifies goals and objectives required for compliance with each assigned program area
- Ability to prepare and conduct briefings or training programs, lead group conferences, and write reports and letters
- Conduct Preventive Medicine inspections
- Organize water, food sanitation, entomological, epidemiological surveillance programs
- Analyze and evaluate collected bacteriological, foodborne illness, entomological data
- Conduct Hazardous Materials/Waste and Regulated Medical Waste inspections throughout the hospital in preparation for The Joint Commission, and Environmental Protection Agency live walk through
- Train hospital personnel (soldiers and civilians alike) on Hazardous Materials and Regulated Medical Waste.
Education
M.S. in Occupational Safety & Health/Environmental Management -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
Training & development
Presentation skills
Internal auditing
Compliance monitoring
Reporting skills
Corrective action plans
Teamwork
Risk identification
Resource Conservation
Hazardous Waste Management
Brainstorming
Biomedical Waste permit program
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded disposal of expired chemical inventory during COVID-19, partnering with supply chain and outpatient leaders to generate six-figure cost savings.
- Launched and managed a pharmaceutical waste disposal pilot program, focused on reducing diversion risks associated with propofol. Successfully standardized disposal protocols and ensured full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed a centralized SharePoint page for leaders throughout the enterprise who manage a biomedical waste permit. The SharePoint page has streamlined processes, guidance documents, how-to-videos and an FAQ section.
- Orchestrated biomedical waste permit acquisition and waste-account setup for both newly acquired and newly constructed Orlando Health hospitals and Free Standing Emergency Rooms throughout the state of Florida. Collaborated with facility managers, EVS directors, vendors, and local Department of Health authorities to support timely facility openings.
- Implemented and delivered mandatory RCRA, biomedical waste and DOT training for 100+ FSED and outpatient laboratory staff, boosting chemical-handling compliance and enabling proper execution of waste-shipping documentation.
- Revamped formaldehyde spill response training alongside corporate safety, industrial hygiene, and emergency management teams, clarifying safety protocols and streamlining response actions.
- Partnered with hospital leadership to bolster Joint Commission inspection readiness.
- Diagnosed waste-management inefficiencies at a hospital facility, authored an SBAR report, and produced a 2-minute training video, streamlining container-handling processes and enhancing staff safety and satisfaction.
Military Service
U.S Army, United States, E-4, 04/01/04, 11/01/11, 68S Preventive Medicine Specialist, Army Achievement Medal (AAM) for the integration of the Hazardous Waste Management Program at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC and DiLorenzo Clinic, Pentagon., AAM for ensuring Regulated Medical Waste and Hazardous Waste/Materials compliance., Army Good Conduct Medal for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity in Active Federal Military Service., National Defense Service Medal, Letter of Commendation from the Commander, North Atlantic Regional Medical Command (NARMC), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon
Assessments
- Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets: Pivot tables, functions, and formulas
- MS Word
- Capturing and editing media (images, video) for training presentations and guidance documents
- SharePoint webpage creation and editing to include file folders, lists and other resources for employee use
- PDF writing, creating forms with fillable fields.
Availability
Permanent, Full time, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
The science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-Ion batteries
Timeline
The science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-Ion batteries
08-2025
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Orlando Health, Inc
01.2008 - Current
Environmental Health Specialist
U.S. Army
03.2005 - 04.2008
M.S. in Occupational Safety & Health/Environmental Management -
Columbia Southern University