- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Baking
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Road Trips
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Swimming
- Reading
Carla Glesne
WILLOW PARK
Summary
Dynamic professional skilled in problem-solving and critical thinking. Experienced in optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing surgical workflows, ready to leverage expertise in a leadership role to improve operational outcomes.
Overview
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1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Periop Services Supply Coordinator, CST
John Peter Smith Health Network
Fort Worth, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated supply chain logistics to ensure timely delivery of medical supplies.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing stock discrepancies through regular audits.
- Streamlined procurement processes, enhancing efficiency in order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to identify and address supply needs effectively.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to optimize supply contracts.
- Reduced supply chain costs with effective negotiation strategies and vendor management.
Certified Surgical Technologist
John Peter Smith Health Network
Fort Worth, TX
06.2020 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory of surgical supplies and instruments.
- Collaborated with nurses to facilitate efficient surgical workflows.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
Surgical Technology Lead Instructor
Concorde Career Colleges
Grand Prairie, TX
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed engaging curriculum for technology courses, fostering student interest and participation.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes and student comprehension.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Met with students outside of class to answer questions, explain difficult concepts, and address individual concerns.
- Developed accurate course description and select high-quality learning materials to maintain consistency across different course sections.
- Partnered with local businesses for class field trips, exposing students to real-world applications of the technology skills they were learning in school.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to students.
Manager of Preservation
LifeShare
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery or organs for transplant.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth and performance.
- Mentored staff in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring fiscal responsibility across departments.
- Facilitated training sessions to elevate team capabilities and engagement levels, using the TransNet system of organ documentation.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members in organ procurement.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives, utitilizing proper technique on dissecting, cannulating, and pumping kidneys using Lifeport kidney pumps.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance, recovery of organs, and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Donation Recovery Specialist
LifeGift
Fort Worth, TX
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Facilitated patient and family support through effective communication and resource management.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate organ recovery processes and ensure compliance.
- Analyzed recovery outcomes to identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of advances in recovery approaches and techniques.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic approach to patient care, improving recovery outcomes.
- Conducted regular audits of recovery procedures to maintain high standards of quality and safety compliance.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Optimized workflow processes for increased efficiency, enabling the team to handle more cases effectively.
- Maintained detailed documentation on all case activities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Provided training and mentorship to new Recovery Specialists, fostering an environment of teamwork and success.
- Dissected, cannulated, and pumped kidneys using Lifeport Kidney Pumps.
- TransNet Trainer, recovery trainer.
Manager of Sterile Processing
Wise Regional Health System
Decatur, TX
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Supervised sterile processing department operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing knowledge of sterilization procedures and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in instrument turnaround times.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels of sterile supplies and equipment.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Wise Regional Health System
Decatur, TX
07.2008 - 03.2012
- Trained new staff on proper techniques and best practices in surgery support.
- Streamlined instrument preparation processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led initiatives to improve infection control measures in the operating room.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring readiness for all surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Weatherford Regional Medical Center
Weatherford, TX
05.2004 - 05.2008
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Trained new staff on proper techniques and best practices in surgery support.
Tissue Procurement Coordinator
Community Tissue Services
Fort Worth, TX
06.2001 - 05.2004
- Streamlined procurement processes, enhancing efficiency in supply chain management.
- Coordinated vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of quality materials.
- Analyzed inventory levels to optimize stock management and reduce shortages.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on procurement policies and best practices.
- Managed procurement documentation, facilitating audits and regulatory compliance.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, enabling faster response times and better pricing options.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to minimize stockouts and optimize warehouse space utilization.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations by staying up-to-date on industry best practices in procurement policies and procedures.
- Participated in industry events and professional associations to stay current on procurement trends, best practices, and new technologies.
- Coordinated human tissue recovery for the purpose of transplant, and collected blood samples.
- Maintained and calibrated freezers and refrigerators at correct temps.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Harris Methodist Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory of surgical supplies and instruments.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wagner High School
Clark AB, Philippine IslandsNo Degree - Organizational Leadership
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OKAssociate of Science - Surgical Technology
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX07-1998
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Records management
- Excel
- Surgical Technology
- Supplies inventory
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Surgical Instructor for 25 students.
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist for 27 years
Interests
Timeline
Sr. Periop Services Supply Coordinator, CST
John Peter Smith Health Network
01.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
John Peter Smith Health Network
06.2020 - Current
Surgical Technology Lead Instructor
Concorde Career Colleges
12.2018 - 06.2020
Manager of Preservation
LifeShare
01.2017 - 07.2018
Donation Recovery Specialist
LifeGift
01.2013 - 01.2017
Manager of Sterile Processing
Wise Regional Health System
03.2012 - 12.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
Wise Regional Health System
07.2008 - 03.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
Weatherford Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 05.2008
Tissue Procurement Coordinator
Community Tissue Services
06.2001 - 05.2004
Certified Surgical Technologist
Harris Methodist Hospital
08.1998 - 06.2001
High School Diploma -
Wagner High School
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
University of Central Oklahoma
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Tarrant County College