Krista Wegenke
Grand Ledge,MI
Summary
Multi-talented Safety professional offers two years conducting inspections, leading training and contributing to safety audits. Excellent planning, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow
Lansing, MI
03.2022 - Current
- Enhance workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Collaborate with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment.
- Assist in safe handling for hazardous materials storage and disposal, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Conducts safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Inspects facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Performs safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Educates employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Oversees annual chemical inventory and personal protective equipment inventory.
Supervisor Respiratory Therapy
E.W. Sparrow Hospital
Lansing, MI
07.2013 - 03.2022
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Led major initiatives within the department that drove innovation or addressed performance goals.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to fully staff shifts.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Respiratory Therapist
Sparrow Hospital
07.1997 - 07.2013
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
Education
B.A. - Healthcare Administration
Baker College
Owosso, MI05.2000
A.A.S. - Applied Science Respiratory Care
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.1997
Skills
- Teambuilding
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Workplace inspections
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Hazard Identification
- Safety policies
- MS Office/Excel
- Project Management
- Resource Management
- Data Analysis
- Mentoring
Timeline
Safety Specialist
University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow
03.2022 - Current
Supervisor Respiratory Therapy
E.W. Sparrow Hospital
07.2013 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Sparrow Hospital
07.1997 - 07.2013
B.A. - Healthcare Administration
Baker College
A.A.S. - Applied Science Respiratory Care
Ferris State University