Kandice Barton
Wagoner
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in inventory optimization and customer service. Known for proactively addressing stock shortages and training staff to improve accuracy in inventory management, contributing to smoother operations and compliance with industry standards. Cross Trained in shipping and receiving and trained in mail room distribution.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Control Coordinator
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee
Muskogee, OK
06.2017 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and reduce waste.
- Trained staff on inventory management systems, enhancing team proficiency and reducing errors.
- Trained staff on in-services of specialty carts
- Collaborated with buyers to optimize supply chain operations and improve lead times for essential materials.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards within the hospital.
- Proactively addressed potential stock shortages by monitoring sales trends and adjusting reorder points accordingly.
- Provided training to new hires on best practices for inventory control and warehouse operations.
- Resolved inventory discrepancies by investigating variances and working closely with other departments for accurate recordkeeping.
- Implemented cycle counting procedures to maintain consistent inventory counts throughout the year.
- Create and maintain new material master numbers for SFHS facility and create requisitions for surgery, materials, intensive care, progressive care, etc.
- Collaborated with department supervisors and managers in maintaining inventory par supplies.
- Work with buyers daily on cost control, inventory control, new items, sub items, order errors, requisition errors, backorders, return items, pricing, and RGA numbers.
- Monthly schedules, and assign daily assignments
- Handles recalls for all disposable supplies.
Sterile Processing Technician
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee
Muskogee, OK
2016 - 2017
- Sterilized surgical instruments and equipment to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Operated sterilization machinery, including autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners, efficiently and safely.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes and inventory management for traceability.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of sterilized instruments for procedures.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Housekeeper
Eastar Health System
Muskogee, OK
2015 - 2016
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in patient rooms and common areas.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies, reporting shortages promptly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address specific cleaning needs promptly and efficiently.
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety protocols for infection control.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens and making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Crossed train in linen and trash
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Community Care College
OK07-2014
Skills
- Inventory optimization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Stocking and organization
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking and processing
- Forklift operation
- Error adjustments
- Stock rotation
- Logistics planning
- Discrepancy investigation
- Project management
- Quality procedures
- Process implementation
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- Certification of completion: Saint Francis Leadership Foundational Capabilities- Saint Francis Health System
Timeline
Inventory Control Coordinator
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee
06.2017 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee
2016 - 2017
Housekeeper
Eastar Health System
2015 - 2016
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Community Care College