Nicholas Larimore
Newcastle,OK
Summary
Professional Asset Specialist with strong focus on optimizing asset management and ensuring operational efficiency. Skilled in data analysis, risk assessment, and strategic planning, consistently delivering results through effective team collaboration and adaptability. Known for reliability and proactive approach to evolving organizational needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biomedical Inventory & Asset Specialist
OU Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
- Responsible for administrating and maintaining the OU Health Teletracking Real Time Location System (RTLS), training end-users, inventory control for durable medical equipment, working with cross-functional teams to reduce equipment rental costs, enable disposal of excess and defective assets, and assist with equipment inventory projects
- Assist with equipment location needs for vendors, internal customers, and Biomed department
- Manage RTLS application and usage of system and system devices
- Work with multi-faceted teams on renovation and expansion construction projects that may include RTLS
- Create training program for end-users and implement training on the RTLS system
- Assist with creation of reports with relevant data from the RTLS system
- Work directly with Biomed team on preventive maintenance completion percentages by utilizing the RTLS system
- Lead others as needed regarding appropriate policies, procedures, hospital protocol, and complete necessary documentation
- Work with multi-faceted teams to recommend and purchase medical devices based on their department or clinic needs
- Facilitate and be the point of contact for all medical device needs system wide
- Negotiate with vendors on medical device purchases to ensure cost savings and time efficiency for the OUH system
- Establish and engage in proactive daily status updates with customers, to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to strong interdepartmental relations and satisfaction
- Implement facility business goals/objectives and manage key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Represent the interests of customer departments and the system at large, attend meetings to facilitate expansion and support of new equipment, systems, or integrations, while optimizing resources
- Manage RTLS vendor’s service delivery processes, system expansions and contractions, and battery life
- Assist Biomed department staff to meet or exceed The Joint Commission, State Department of Health and Human Services, Occupational Health and Safety requirements, and all other applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, CAP, etc.)
- Complete all planned Quality and Compliance training within the defined deadlines
- Ensure all work orders, vendor service reports, time and expense reports, PM activities, purchase orders, and other duties are documented in an accurate and timely manner
- Focus on efficiency, adoption or creation of standard work practices, LEAN
Cardiovascular Services Technician
OU Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Administers and records electrocardiographic, exercise tolerance testing, tilt table testing, nuclear cardiology, signal averaging electrocardiographic examinations and administering Holter tests as ordered by a physician
- Responsible for proper placement of electrodes, set and adjust equipment, instruct patient on the care and documentation needed during the testing period
- Identifies normal and abnormal rhythms, conductions and/or wave forms
- Identifies ECG lead groups such as bipolar, unipolar and precordial leads
- Recognizes recording errors and responds appropriately
- Recognizes recording artifacts such as electrical interference, somatic tremor, pacemaker hazards and electrical shock
- Operates equipment and assists cardiologist during special procedures
- May be part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
- Prepares exam results for physician interpretation
- Maintains patient files for all procedures with storage of ECG tracings in the MUSE Cardiovascular Information System
Telemetry Technician
INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm strip printers
- Maintains accurate neat account of patients cardiac monitoring status during episode of care
- Identifies and records patient rhythm in patient log as appropriate
- Verbally communicates report on pertinent patient/monitor data to/from appropriate colleagues
- During code situations, maintains contact with appropriate staff to assist with rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia detection
- Contacts biomedical engineering in a timely manner when the monitor equipment malfunctions
Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Technician
INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Assist Nurses in daily activities to care for patients
- Performs time sensitive vital signs, along with blood glucose monitoring
- Assist patients with essential activities that provide safety and ensure their well being, such as ambulation, assisting in showering, using the restroom, Q2 turns, and foley care
- Assist with admissions and discharges of patients with the assistance of nurse and case managers
Education
Associate Degree - Liberal Studies
Rose State Community College
05.2021
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistance
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
12.2015
Skills
- Due diligence
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Performance Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Customer Relations
- Quality Control
References
- Stacy Freed, Director of Noninvasive Cardiology, OU Medical Center, (405) 271-8001, Stacy.freed@oumedicine.com
- Clay Shepperson, Defense Counsel, Oklahoma Indigent Defense System, (405) 765-2802, Clay.Shepperson@OIDS.ok.gov
- Luke Myers, Program Quality Engineer, Boeing, (405) 664-0729, Lukemyers116@gmail.com
- Scott Stephens, Vascular Sonographer, Oklahoma VA Hospital, (405) 476-3947, Gregory.Stephens@VA.gov
Certification
Currently in process of obtaining my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Biomedical Inventory & Asset Specialist
OU Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Cardiovascular Services Technician
OU Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2021
Telemetry Technician
INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
06.2017 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Technician
INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
10.2016 - 06.2017
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistance
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Currently in process of obtaining my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Associate Degree - Liberal Studies
Rose State Community College
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