DERMETRA CARMOUCHE
Summary
I am a tenured employee within LGMC health system with 17 years experience focused on improving the quality and optimization of the Surgery patients experience. As a SPD tech, I was recognized for my strong work ethics and the ability to adapt to and support change. As a results my proven ability to improve workflow and processes in surgery, I was promoted to Supply Coordinator. I believe 17 years of knowledge, experience and expertise in supplying, coordinating and understanding of sterile processing/case cart through put and regulatory requirements, makes me individual for this position. I have hardwired the standards of behaviors upheld in the Perioperative arena. I have been taught to interview and rounding on employees. Improved my communication skills and tactics by working closely with nurse and leaders who have mentored me throughout my career. I am very interested and excited about what opportunity can bring to myself and our organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
- Scheduled production plans according to customer needs and supply availability.
- Collaborated with surgery and materials management departments to facilitate smooth accomplishment of deadlines.
- Kept stock areas clean, tidy and organized according to facility requirements.
- Managed complex equipment storage operations while effectively partnering with intermediary departments to complete projects.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Completed frequent inventory counts and resolved discrepancies.
- Coordinates the planning, replenishment, and delivery of Operating room supplies.
- Plans, organizes, directs and controls inventory levels, stock replenishment, and order placement to optimize par levels within the operating room; providing products to each day Or schedule.
- My position is responsible for directing and maintaining all consignment of supplies, equipment and instrumentation for the OR. As Coordinator I also handle ordering of implants for all service lines in the OR. In addition I monthly meetings with vendor partners to monitor their outside inventory and implants records.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
SPD Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2006 - 09.2014
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- As SPD Tech I was responsible for decontamination, proper cleaning , assembly, sterilization, and storage of instruments, instrument trays, equipment , and supplies according to the prescribe for case cart building, proper charging of supplies, cycle counting of inventory, receipt, handling, storage and distribution of supplies and daily stock away.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Lafayette Charter High
Lafayette, LA05.2002
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Excel, Epic,McKesson and access spreadsheets management
Rounding on employees
Ability to work under pressure
Decision Making
Interview new applicants
Time Management
Self-Motivation
Leadership
Annual inventory and reconciliation
Makes recommendations to team leaders and mangers for changes in supplies, products and par levels
conflict Resolution
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
01.2021 - 10.2022
Supply Chain Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
SPD Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2006 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
High School Diploma -
Lafayette Charter High