Melissa Slaughter
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Experienced quality and operations improvement professional with a strong background in auditing, data analysis, and process improvement. Known for supporting compliance, training teams, and improving workflows across healthcare operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Qual & Op Improv Coordinator
Iowa Healthcare
Iowa City, IA
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored performance data using quality dashboards and reporting tools to identify areas for enhancement.
- Proposed workflow improvements based on audit findings to enhance operational efficiency.
- Supported creation and organized audit materials and quality records to ensure compliance and readiness for evaluations.
Qual & Ops Improv Specialist
Iowa Healthcare
Iowa City, Iowa
04.2016 - 11.2024
- Evaluate operational metrics to drive data-informed decisions and optimize healthcare delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Led decontamination team for N95 masks during pandemic, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Iowa Healthcare
Iowa City, Iowa
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Managed medical supplies to support quality patient care and enhance safety.
- Coordinated staff schedules and assignments to align with facility needs and optimize equipment availability.
- Assigned staffing areas, scheduled breaks, and authorized overtime to ensure adequate coverage.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Iowa Healthcare
Iowa City, Iowa
06.2006 - 04.2014
- Executed sterilization of instruments, equipment, surgical linens, and supplies for main operating rooms and clinical areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Enhanced department operations by identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Assigned tasks to team members to ensure project deadlines were met. to workgroup personnel and accepted responsibility for finished work.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2003
Skills
- Quality auditing
- Data analysis
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Communication effectiveness
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - 2020
Timeline
Qual & Op Improv Coordinator
Iowa Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
Qual & Ops Improv Specialist
Iowa Healthcare
04.2016 - 11.2024
Supply Chain Coordinator
Iowa Healthcare
04.2014 - 04.2016
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Iowa Healthcare
06.2006 - 04.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Kirkwood Community College