Nicole Archambault
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to supplies and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement and acquisition regulations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager - Ergonomics
Sharp Healthcare
06.2016 - Current
- Managed the Ergonomics Program and a team of ergonomic evaluators for an organization with over 20,000 employees
- Redesigned the program, achieving a sustained 30% reduction in repetitive motion injuries
- Developed a virtual evaluation process that addressed the organization’s needs during the pandemic, reducing staffing and administrative costs
- Created a program to upcycle ergonomic equipment, improving efficiency and reducing waste and costs, saving over $500,000 and diverting thousands of pounds of equipment from landfills
- Awarded the 2024 Core Award Winner in the Pillar of Finance
- Developed guidelines, educated, and served as a subject matter expert consultant for Human Factors and Ergonomics in construction and redesign projects
- Designed and evaluated human work systems, applying ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, and performance
- Recommended workspace design changes to improve workflow and mitigate injury risk
- Developed an evidence-based best practice methodology to conduct, analyze, and assess the Physical Demands and Essential Functions for job role codes across Sharp HealthCare
- Served as a subject matter expert in Physical Demands and Essential Functions to Human Resources and the Workers Compensation department
- Analyzed jobs, work areas, workflow, and environments to reduce injury risk factors and physical demands.
Program Development Consultant
Onehealth solutions
11.2011 - Current
- Assess and understand client needs both at individual and organizational levels including understanding their culture, demographics, preferences and objectives
- Assist in evaluation of organizational assessment through claim/utilization data review, employee survey data review, and biometric screenings or other data as appropriate
- Provide healthcare expertise in the development of programs to motivate members to better health through individually relevant self-care plans and group challenges customized to fit each organizations unique culture.
Physical Therapist
Children’s Hospital San Diego - 360 Sports Medicine Clinic
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided physical therapy services for various orthopedic diagnoses and post-operative patients in an outpatient sports orthopedic setting for a pediatric sports population
- Specialized in manual therapy, functional training, and sports-specific rehabilitation
- Led a team in the development of functional goal templates and smart lists for physical therapy evaluation and implementation in a performance/process improvement project
- Developed a physical therapy concussion evaluation tool for system-wide use and presented a best practice model at the When Head’s Collide: San Diego Symposium on Concussion in Youth (April 2015)
- Co-authored a publication on the interrater and intrarater reliability and discriminant validity of a pediatric lower extremity physical therapy clearance test, published in the Journal of Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
Ergonomics Evaluator
Scripps Health
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Evaluated employee workstations and job duties, documenting clear recommendations in evaluation summaries
- Consulted and collaborated with employees, managers, and vendors to develop, select, and implement optimal recommendations
- Designed and provided educational materials on the safe use of specialized equipment, stretching exercises, and hospital-wide ergonomic training.
Physical Therapist
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas - Outpatient Orthopedics
07.2009 - 11.2014
- Delivered physical therapy services for various orthopedic diagnoses in an outpatient setting, catering to pediatric to geriatric populations, and provided inpatient acute and rehab services during weekends
- Specialized in manual therapy, functional training, and sports-specific rehabilitation
- Participated in the Scripps Documentation Committee to develop system-wide outpatient physical therapy documentation for performance and process improvement goals in preparation for Epic rollout
- Assisted in the approval process, staff education, and implementation
- Trained new employees in safe lifting and body mechanics during orientation and served as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students
- Honored as a graduate of the Scripps Emerging Leader Program (October 2013) – see coursework on curriculum vitae
- Authored three clinical case studies on the use of the Alter-G antigravity treadmill in rehabilitation.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Northeastern University
01.2009
Bachelors of Rehabilitation Sciences -
Northeastern University
01.2008
Skills
- Communication
- Process improvement
- Training and Development
- Project management
- Root cause analysis
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Strategic Planning
- Team leadership and direction
Certification
California, 35884
Personal Information
Title: PT, DPT, CMP, CEAS
Hobbies and Interests
- International travel
- Active lifestyle
- Volunteer opportunities
- Cooking
- Dog training
- Learning a second language
Timeline
Program Manager - Ergonomics
Sharp Healthcare
06.2016 - Current
Physical Therapist
Children’s Hospital San Diego - 360 Sports Medicine Clinic
11.2014 - 05.2016
Ergonomics Evaluator
Scripps Health
04.2014 - 11.2014
Program Development Consultant
Onehealth solutions
11.2011 - Current
Physical Therapist
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas - Outpatient Orthopedics
07.2009 - 11.2014
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Northeastern University
Bachelors of Rehabilitation Sciences -
Northeastern University