BRUMIE JANE PEPITO
Cypress,USA
Summary
Reliable management professional well-versed in setting direction for high volume, fast-paced work areas and ensuring quality and accuracy of work performance. Skilled in leading teams to meet objectives on stringent timelines. An empowering leader with superior communication and collaboration abilities demonstrated over 14 years of management experience.
Professional operations leader with consistent track record in optimizing processes and driving impactful results. Proven ability to lead teams, implement strategic initiatives, and adapt to changing environments with ease. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Known for effective collaboration and delivering dependable outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Laboratory Operations Director – Ancillary Services
Kaiser Permanente – Regional Reference Laboratory
06.2021 - Current
- Directs and controls overall operations of Ancillary Services Department including management of personnel, financial, quality and operations.
- Manages diverse projects in a matrix organizational structure that have regional and program-wide impact.
- Initiates, develops, maintains and improves system infrastructures such as information networks and courier systems.
- Establishes, reviews and analyzes clinical laboratory support services, utilization performance, cost, productivity, quality and customer satisfaction measures/standards and designs/manages systems and processes to achieve continuous improvement and cost reduction.
- Coordinates the evaluation of rapid technological advances to support business process improvements.
- Ensures compliance/regulatory and accreditation agency's rules and regulations.
Laboratory Area Manager
Kaiser Permanente – South Bay Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Oversaw Point-of-Care Testing operation from training, competency assessment and enforcement of policies and procedures.
- Improved rapport and relationships with Staff Education, nursing partners, providers and other essential stakeholders to ensure compliance.
- Updated policies and procedures to reflect current workflows and practices.
- Involved in Pre-analytic operation from staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations and issue resolution.
- Completed quality investigations including root cause analysis, corrective action and preventive action.
Laboratory Operations Supervisor
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Oversaw Clinical Chemistry, Specimen Processing and Biochemical Genetics operations from staffing, scheduling, supply management, performance evaluations, issue resolutions, customer complaints and quality assurance.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Managed supply chain and all logistics functions for specific sections.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Conducted regular meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
Laboratory Assistant Manager
PIH Health Hospital
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to address concerns regarding timeliness of laboratory service delivery.
- Maintained budget guidelines, approved all expenses and submitted timely financial reports.
- Managed daily operations including staffing, scheduling, employee engagement activities, performance evaluations, issue resolutions and customer complaints.
- Interviewed and hired laboratory personnel.
- Updated general laboratory policies and procedures to reflect current workflows and work practices.
Laboratory Operations Supervisor
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
02.2008 - 01.2015
- Oversaw Clinical Chemistry, Specimen Processing and Research operations from staffing, scheduling, supply management, performance evaluations, issue resolutions, customer complaints and quality assurance.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Managed supply chain and all logistics functions for specific sections.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Conducted regular meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Kaiser Permanente, Anaheim Medical Center
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Assigned to perform testing in various bench assignments such as Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority then after testing documented result, reported and posted it accordingly.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Reproductive Partners Medical Group
02.2008 - 10.2010
- Assigned to perform andrology testing as part of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) program including but not limited to semen analysis, sperm wash for intrauterine insemination, sperm preparation for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and sperm cryopreservation.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority then after testing documented result, reported and posted it accordingly.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Medical Technologist
Irwin County Hospital
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Assigned to draw patients, process and send out specimens and perform testing in various bench assignments such as Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Coagulation, Bacteriology and Urinalysis.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority then after testing documented result, reported and posted it accordingly.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Education
Master of Science - Quality Assurance
California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
Carson, CA04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
San Pedro College
03.2003
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Operations oversight
- Strategic planning
- Strategic planning and execution
- Process improvements
- Quality assurance
- Performance analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Performance improvements
- Process improvement
- Customer service management
- Employee development
Certification
- Diplomate in Laboratory Management (ASCP)CM
- Specialist in Chemistry, SC (ASCP)CM
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS (ASCP)CM
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, CLS
Timeline
Regional Laboratory Operations Director – Ancillary Services
Kaiser Permanente – Regional Reference Laboratory
06.2021 - Current
Laboratory Area Manager
Kaiser Permanente – South Bay Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2021
Laboratory Operations Supervisor
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
12.2015 - 06.2018
Laboratory Assistant Manager
PIH Health Hospital
12.2014 - 12.2015
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Kaiser Permanente, Anaheim Medical Center
10.2010 - 06.2012
Laboratory Operations Supervisor
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
02.2008 - 01.2015
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Reproductive Partners Medical Group
02.2008 - 10.2010
Medical Technologist
Irwin County Hospital
08.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
San Pedro College
Master of Science - Quality Assurance
California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
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