Marie Tewksbury
Lawrenceburg,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Procurement Specialist experienced in processing purchase orders within healthcare settings and ensuring compliance with organizational standards. Achieved cost savings and enhanced efficiency through implementation of procurement strategies and effective negotiation with vendors. Focused on collaboration with department leaders to source approved products and services, showcasing strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, Ohio
02.2022 - Current
- Implemented strategies for streamlining procurement processes resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.
- Coordinated with department leaders to source approved products and services.
- Communicated with vendors on pricing, availability, and delivery for clinical supplies.
- Processed purchase orders for hospital departments across Christ Hospital Health Network.
- Reviewed requisitions for accuracy and compliance with network purchasing standards.
- Resolved order discrepancies with suppliers, warehouse staff, and internal customers.
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, and quantities received.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
Erlanger, KY
07.2019 - Current
- Completed EMT trainee program and was hired as full-time EMT by private ambulance company.
- Collaborated with emergency services personnel to respond to calls, providing pre-hospital urgent care, life support, and patient transport.
- Responded to emergency calls with American Medical Response ambulance crews.
- Provided basic life support during emergency situations. and emergency medical assistance.
- Evaluated patients' conditions and gathered vital signs during pre-hospital care.
Sterile Processing Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Hospital
12.2018 - Current
- Decontaminated surgical instruments in Bon Secours Mercy Hospital central sterile department.
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper function before assembly.
- Inspected instrument sets for damage, cleanliness, and proper function prior to assembly, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Assembled procedure trays based on surgeon preference cards and hospital sterilization standards.
Central Sterile Technician
Christ Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Decontaminated surgical instruments in Christ Hospital sterile processing area.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments in Christ Hospital sterile processing area.
- Assembled trays for operating room procedures and specialty cases.
- Facilitated operating room activities by decontaminating and disinfecting medical supplies.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Pickerington High School North
Pickerington, OHEMT B - EMT B
AMR
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Purchase order processing
- Requisition review
- ERP systems
- Sterilization
- Sterile Processing
- Documentation
- Training
- Organizational Skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Verbal communication
Personal Information
- Title: Emergency Medical Technician
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
October 2019 to December 2020
Kentucky, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
December 2019 to May 2022
Ohio, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
January 2020 to December 2020
Florida, CPR/AED
September 2019 to September 2021
American Heart Association., CPR/AED
July 2019 to July 2021
American Heart Association, food handler certificate
Assessments
- Title: Emergency Medical Technician
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Buyer
The Christ Hospital Health Network
02.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
07.2019 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Hospital
12.2018 - Current
Central Sterile Technician
Christ Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2018
High school or equivalent -
Pickerington High School North
EMT B - EMT B
AMR