Nicholas Ashby
Cary,NC
Summary
Talented professional, knowledgeable leader, and adept problem solver. Brings 10+ years of valuable expertise in the sterile processing industry and twice as many in private practice information technology. Attentive to detail and visionary by nature.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Steris
Durham, NC
04.2021 - Current
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term relations.
- Performed analysis on gathered data to forecast operational needs
- Supervised labor costs and to remain in line with targets.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Streamlined processes to maximize efficiency and throughput.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
Supervisor
Steris
Travel
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Repaired and troubleshot equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
Technician
Agency
Travel
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers for cleanliness and proper functionality.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Supervisor
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Coordinator
MaineGeneral Hospital
Augusta, ME
04.2010 - 11.2014
- Monitored and replenished surgical supplies and instruments to ensure on-time procedures.
- Set and monitored controlled medication par-levels based on surgery type, physician preference, and forecasted volume.
- Assessed surgical instrumentation repair requests to minimize unnecessary expense and downtime.
Skills
Software diagnosis
Desktop support
Software installation and maintenance
Data visualization
C
Microsoft Office
Javascript
SQL
Excel
Computer Hardware
Timeline
Manager
Steris
04.2021 - Current
Supervisor
Steris
04.2018 - 04.2021
Supervisor
Carle Foundation Hospital
02.2016 - 11.2016
Technician
Agency
01.2015 - 04.2018
Coordinator
MaineGeneral Hospital
04.2010 - 11.2014