Andrea Thomas

• Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
• Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
• Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
• Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
• Created or Revised Medical Center Policies and Department SOPs
• Restructured and lead the Recall Process to be more effective for the department and the facility.
• Serves as an Accountable officer for Transactions approving, Pharmacy check-in and disposition, inventory, ect..
• Helps Maintain the VAPHS Equipment plan in SEPG/EER Portals and a POC for Facility Equipment Process questions
• Trains staff on various systems SEPG/EER/Salesforce recall system, VISTA, Above Par, and Logistics Functions and processes
• Serves as the Logistics POC on Activations. Notable activations being the Monroeville clinic standup and TAVR Surgical Suite and Supply Room

• Manages and maintains supplies and equipment for the entire service line including contract administration, and cost analysis on requested supply vs.other items
• Submitting waivers for equipment, Supplies or Implants requested outside of contract vehichles
• Works closely with the SSL leadership in determining supply, implant and equipment requirements for the service as well as with GIP, Distribution,
  Property Management, Warehouse, and Mailroom.
• Maintain Surgical Recalls
• Functions as a Contracting Officers Representative (COR):
  *Works as an Liaison between the Contracting Officer, the VA and the Contractor
  *Review contracting procedures closely Market research
  *Prepare Acquisition packages for supplies, equipment, leases and High Dollar services rendered and enters them into Force (Knowledge of all documentation required for the Package)
  *Creates and maintains consignment contracts
  *Works closely with the contractor to assure all duties are performed and followed through

*Negotiates modifications on contracts and costs.
*Maintaining leases and Consignments

• Analyzes budget concerns with supplies and equipment and presents to the business manager. Monitors Current SSL Fund Control points and
  requests funds through the Service line Business Manager
• Maintains all equipment within the Surgical Service line including but not limited to the 5 YR plan, adding requests in to SEPG/EER/Vista portals;
  Inventory and Coordinating any needs when it comes to the needs for equipment or of equipment. I am the Liaison between the Vendors &
  Contracting to the End Users
• Works with multiple Computer Base Programs including but not limited to:
  *Vista: Entering supply 2237 request, Equipment request and turn-ins, item and vendor search, approving official for Fund control points
  *CPRC New Products Committee: Entering for new supplies and equipment requested within the facility
  *CPRS Patient Records System: Enters Implant Pre/Post Authorizations.
  *Force Contract request system, IPPS Bill Certification System: Certifying official for Major Contracts that I am a COR of
  *Microsoft Office
  *National Acquisition Center
  GSA
  *Trackcore: Implant Tracking system
• Works closely with Vendors and reps for requested supplies and equipment on a daily basis
• Orients new staff within the Business office
• Attends meeting that are not limited to:
  *CPRC New Products Committee
  *Reusable Medical Equipment Committee
  *GIP/Surgical meetings
  *Weekly Surgical Workgroup Meetings
  *Operating Room Team Leader Meetings

* Surgical Activations

• I work very closely with Vendors and reps for requested supplies and equipment on a daily basis, which would include quotes, meeting with staff
  and any info needed for package request
• Works on Clinical Activations as a POC on the Surgical Activation team
• Completed physical inventory counts each month.
• Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
• Analyzed inventory trends to identify and prepare for potential issues and discrepancies.
• Collaborated with the procurement team to establish steady supply of inventory.
• Established protocols to use for inventory control and management, streamlining internal process.
• Developed materials to educate staff on proper inventory management techniques.
• Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
• Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
• Disposed of damaged or defective items through the proper channels or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
• Received 3 performance awards outside of yearly performance appraisal.

• Gave direct supervision to 18 Surgical Technicians, a Core Tech as well as Implant Tech within the Operating Room
• Created and maintained staff schedules
• Issued and signed Performance Appraisals
• Interviewed and selected new employees
• Worked with the Operating Room Educator on New Employee orientation. Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Assisted in the Surgical Suites when needed
• Worked closely with the Operating Room Manager and Assistant Nurse manager on actions and needs within the Surgical technicians
• Maintained the Censitrac Instrument Tracking System
• Worked with the Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Representative
• Maintained a close relationship with other departments within the Hospital, HR, Logistics, Sterile Processing, ect...
• Filled in for the Implant Coordinator
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons Surgical Procedures
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.

• Worked as part of a team within the operating room to maintain sterile field and assist surgeons throughout the operating procedure
• Maintained knowledge of all surgical services in a scrubbing standpoint and some of the circulating duties
• Lead surgical technician on the General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery services and Robotic Procedures
• Trained and proficient in robotic surgery
• Took on extra activities within the operating room
• Created and maintained the Laparoscopy supplies carts and inventory
• Recreated instrument set count sheets and case cart pull sheets
• Coached and trained new employees and surgical technician students
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
• Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
• Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
• Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
• Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
• Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.

• Maintained the floors that the patients lived on
• Maintained medications and times that they are given
• Helped with getting and maintaining appointments
• Ran coping groups
• Worked closely with social work office as well as other clinics within the hospital
• Did patient charting when doing vitals, medications, appts, etc
• Worked alongside the Veteran and the Social Worker on all Benefit Options to move up from homelessness and acquire all eligible benefits to complete accuracy.
• Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
• Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
• Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
• Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.

• Served as a surgical technician in the United States Army at various duty stations including all Surgical duties mentioned in other Surgical Tech Work Experience.
• Worked in the Sterile Processing and Logistics departments
• Worked as the midnight shift leader in Sterile Processing
• Worked within Logistics, assembling case carts and ordering instrumentation, supplies, and implants
• Worked within the Patient Records department, retrieving, reviewing, filing, and fulfilling patient requests for records
• Had leadership opportunities within the Army
• Trained in Equal Opportunity and served on the EEO Board