Detail-oriented professional with exceptional organizational skills and adept problem-solving abilities, enhancing efficiency while managing multiple tasks concurrently.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Liaison
UT Southwestern Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Review the daily surgery schedule to confirm instrument accuracy.
Regularly audit case carts to verify that the correct instruments are selected according to the preference card.
Communicate with SPD staff to track priority lists and relay turnover requirements.
Conduct post-case cart audits to identify and address any instrument issues that arise after procedures.
Supervisor Sterile Processing Services
Veterans’ Health Administration
07.2019 - 07.2022
Oversaw quality assurance processes for cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment in SPS.
Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures, providing guidance to staff across all areas of sterile processing.
Manage timekeeping duties and maintain employee annual and sick leave requests.
Onsite Surgitrack Program Manager
Owens & Minor
07.2015 - 07.2019
Directed all administrative functions for the Surgitrack program, including HR management, budgeting, financial oversight, and program analysis.
Coordinated contract purchases for Surgitrack; advised section managers and staff on program features and policies.
Analyzed procedure volume reports to deliver actionable insights for area managers and staff.
Operating Room Materials Manager
Plaza Medical Center of Forth Worth
12.2013 - 07.2015
Standardized vendor contracts for various supplies, contributing to cost savings and operational efficiency while collaborative relationships with department heads.
Maintained accrual logs to ensure timely receipt and processing of supplies and equipment.
Communicated with Accounts Payable and Business Office to facilitate prompt invoice payments.
Sterile Processing Services Assistant Manager
United States Army Medical Command
04.2006 - 12.2014
Managed Central Material Services for Perioperative Services, overseeing patient care and administrative activities.
Provided advisement on CMS and surgical technical standards and interpreted/enforced relevant regulations and policies.
Guided, trained, and developed team members to meet military and administrative objectives.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Operating Room Technician
US ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
San Antonio, TX
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus (Ashford University)
Clinton, IA
05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology / Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus (Ashford University)
Clinton, IA
04.2011
Skills
Resource management
Project planning
Data analysis
Performance evaluation
Regulatory compliance
Time management
Certification
Tech in Surgery – Certified TS-C, (NCCT)
Certified Registered Central Service Tech, CRCST (HSPA)
Certified Phlebotomy Tech, CPT (NRAHP)
Lean Sigma Six - Yellow Belt
Timeline
Operating Room Liaison
UT Southwestern Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Supervisor Sterile Processing Services
Veterans’ Health Administration
07.2019 - 07.2022
Onsite Surgitrack Program Manager
Owens & Minor
07.2015 - 07.2019
Operating Room Materials Manager
Plaza Medical Center of Forth Worth
12.2013 - 07.2015
Sterile Processing Services Assistant Manager
United States Army Medical Command
04.2006 - 12.2014
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus (Ashford University)
Bachelor of Science - Sociology / Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus (Ashford University)
Certificate of Completion - Operating Room Technician
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