Leah Gucinski
South Range,WI
Summary
Dedicated Inventory Control Coordinator experienced in sterile processing and supply management. Achieved operational efficiency through effective inventory ordering, stocking, and maintenance. Focused on leveraging adaptability and strong work ethic to contribute to healthcare excellence.
Overview
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1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Coordinator
Essentia Health
Duluth, Mn
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated healthcare inventory control across Essentia Health supply locations.
- Monitored stock levels and replenished critical medical supplies.
- Analyzed stock levels and recommended reorder points based on usage trends.
- Reviewed purchase orders and matched deliveries with receiving records.
- Updated inventory data in materials management and tracking systems.
- Investigated supply discrepancies and corrected count errors.
- Tracked expiration dates and rotated sterile medical stock.
- Performed regular cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory levels.
- Maintained accurate inventory records by conducting physical counts and reconciling with computer-generated reports.
- Supported audits and maintained accurate inventory documentation.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding backorders, returns, credits, shipping errors.
- Established processes for tracking obsolete or slow moving inventory items.
- Collaborated with purchasing team to identify opportunities for reducing costs while maintaining stock availability.
- Implemented systems for tracking receipt dates for vendor shipments against purchase order dates.
- Monitored safety stock levels for critical items to ensure availability during peak periods.
- Managed end-of-life inventory to minimize losses and maximize returns.
- Coordinated case planning by forecasting needs and informing staff and representatives of requirements.
Sterile Processing Technician
Pavilion Surgery Center
Duluth, MN
09.2022 - 04.2025
- I worked in Sterile Processing for about 2 1/2 years, certified, at a smaller surgery center where I had lots of responsibilities. Every day I'm helping not only do my job but as a team we all help each other to make the workplace more efficient. I also have learned and have been helping out with materials and doing a lot of the purchasing. I'm very efficient on the computer.
- Pack and prepare instruments for sterilization
- Wash and clean instruments
- Morning routine of getting sterilizers ready (Bowie dick test) and washer test
- Help pick cases for the next day
- Assisted in stocking medical supplies in designated areas to ensure availability for procedures.
- Purchased materials for daily and special procedures
- Keep inventory of what we have on hand and what we need or go through
Linen porter/ lead
St. Luke's Hospital
Duluth, MN
10.2012 - 09.2022
- Outlined key tasks and duties for the position.
- Delivered clean linen to hospital and clinics, ensuring timely availability for patient care
- Count and keep track of daily usage
- Filled and counted linen usage for carts, managing orders efficiently over the phone
- Coordinated completion of tasks and coverage of jobs, ensuring smooth operations
- Pack and send out contracts for next day
Receptionist
Superior Chrysler center
Superior, WI
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsibilities:
- Responded to incoming phone calls from customers
- Organized and filed paperwork in designated locations
- Welcomed customers upon arrival at the location
Linen Attendant
Lake Superior Laundry
Superior, WI
08.2008 - 10.2012
- Sorted clean laundry
- Sorted soiled linens by fabric, color, and cleaning requirements at Lake Superior Laundry.
- Loaded washers and dryers with proper linen loads and approved cleaning chemicals.
- Inspected linens for stains, damage, and missing items before processing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Superior Senior High School
Superior, WISkills
- Inventory management
- Inventory tracking
- Cycle counting
- Stock analysis
- Materials systems
- Problem resolution
- Time optimization
- Team collaboration
- Detail orientation
Certification
CRCST
Timeline
Inventory Control Coordinator
Essentia Health
04.2025 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Pavilion Surgery Center
09.2022 - 04.2025
Receptionist
Superior Chrysler center
08.2015 - 04.2016
Linen porter/ lead
St. Luke's Hospital
10.2012 - 09.2022
Linen Attendant
Lake Superior Laundry
08.2008 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Superior Senior High School