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Nikitesha Lewis

Columbus

Summary

Methodical Inventory Coordinator with a detail-oriented, organized mentality. Adept at handling high inventory volumes in busy settings, with demanding objectives. Familiar with operating equipment such as autoclaves and washers. Ordering and moving inventory. Diligent professional with a superior work ethic, a friendly demeanor, and several years of experience. Customer-focused employee with a commitment to quality assurance. Background includes receiving, inspecting, and logging products, and maintaining cleanliness of storage areas.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterile Processing Purcahsing/Inventory Coordinator

Ohiohealth Grant Medical
Columbus
03.2024 - Current
  • Building new surgical sets.
  • Assisting staff with set changes and labeling.
  • Sending out instruments for repair.
  • Scheduling picks up for sets and products with vendors and departments.
  • Performed daily, weekly, or monthly reconciliations of inventory balances as required by management.
  • Managed returns from vendors and updated appropriate documents accordingly.
  • Managed movement of materials and product through production.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times.
  • Utilized inventory management software for tracking and reporting purposes.
  • Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve any discrepancies in inventory records.
  • Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
  • Reviewed purchase orders against invoices to ensure items were received correctly.
  • Scheduled space or equipment for special programs, meetings and conferences.
  • Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
  • Analyzed inventory trends to forecast future needs and prevent overstock.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage and waste.
  • Completed monthly operational reviews to check budget compliance and identify areas in need of adjustment.
  • Identified potential cost savings opportunities and recommended strategies for implementation.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from internal departments regarding budgetary issues or concerns.

Surgery Inventory Coordinator

OhioHealth Grant Medical
Columbus
11.2020 - 03.2024
  • Workday superuser.
  • Organized shipments for delivery to customers in a timely manner.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage and waste.
  • Identified discrepancies between actual stock and computer-generated reports.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times.
  • Collaborated with sales and operations teams to align inventory levels with demand.
  • Identified and resolved inventory problems, including damaged or lost items.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to reorder supplies and manage inventory replenishment.
  • Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
  • Managed returns from vendors and updated appropriate documents accordingly.
  • Reviewed purchase orders against invoices to ensure items were received correctly.

Sterile Processing Supervisor

OhioHealth Grant Medical
Columbus
10.2017 - 11.2020
  • Implemented new policies and procedures related to sterile processing to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Utilized data analytics software to analyze workflow metrics, identify areas needing improvement, and develop solutions accordingly.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure all equipment was sterilized correctly and maintained up-to-date records of processed items.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff
  • Building case carts for surgical procedures.
  • Decontamination of sets and case carts.
  • Assembling of surgical sets.
  • Staff management over weekend shift staff.
  • Sterilization of instrumentation.
  • Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
  • Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
  • A Kronos, Workday and Case check user.

Sterile Processing Team Lead

OhioHealth Grant Medical
Columbus
10.2013 - 10.2017
  • Building case carts for surgical procedures.
  • Decontamination of sets and case carts.
  • Assembling of surgical sets.
  • Staff management over weekend shift staff.
  • Sterilization of instrumentation.
  • Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
  • Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
  • Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, reporting team progress and challenges.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

OhioHealth Grant Medical
Columbus
10.2013 - 01.2014
  • Building case carts for surgical procedures.
  • Decontamination of surgical sets and case carts.
  • Assembling sets for surgery.
  • Managing time for each task needed to supply the OR with product.
  • Sterilization for surgical sets.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Inspected and tested sterilization equipment for proper functioning prior to use.

Non- Certified Sterile Processing Tech

OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Columbus
02.2012 - 10.2013
  • Building case carts for surgery.
  • Assembling sets for surgery.
  • Decontamination of sets for surgery.
  • Sterilization for surgical sets.
  • Participated in quality assurance programs designed to identify areas needing improvement.
  • Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
  • Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.

Asset Specialist

Hill_rom
Columbus
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Managing brains, channels, pain pumps, and SCD machines.
  • Delivering pumps to patients.
  • Cleaning pumps.
  • Ordering pumps.
  • Sending pumps to biomed.
  • Reporting shortages.
  • Reporting to floor leaders for recommended quantities for each floor.
  • Implemented corrective measures, when necessary, in order to maintain a high level of quality control over assets under management.

Cook

Sonic Drive in
Columbus
02.2012 - 03.2013
  • Line leader.
  • Set up workstations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.

Education

High School -

Beechcroft High School
Columbus, OH
01-2012

Skills

  • Quick thinking
  • Inventory management
  • Surgical set assembly
  • Vendor coordination
  • Stock forecasting
  • Quality assurance
  • Inventory optimization
  • Shipping coordination
  • Barcode scanning
  • Discrepancy investigations
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Trend forecasting
  • Requisition management
  • FIFO stocking
  • Problem solving
  • Ordering a product
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Budgeting
  • Project management
  • Workday
  • Typing
  • Telephone skills
  • Organized
  • Team building
  • Training
  • Flexible
  • Compassion and understanding
  • Communication
  • Kronos timekeeping
  • Staffing
  • Customer relations

Education Certifications Redeployment Jobs

  • Beechcroft Highschool
  • Iahcsmm Crcst
  • Surgery Inventory

Highlighted Skills

  • Quick Thinking and Problem solving
  • Ordering Items
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Typing
  • Telephone Skills
  • Organized
  • Team building
  • Training
  • Flexible
  • Compassion and understanding
  • Communication Skills

Certification

  • Crcst

Languages

English
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Prism award for flood recovery
  • Steam shutdown recovery

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sterile Processing Purcahsing/Inventory Coordinator

Ohiohealth Grant Medical
03.2024 - Current

Surgery Inventory Coordinator

OhioHealth Grant Medical
11.2020 - 03.2024

Sterile Processing Supervisor

OhioHealth Grant Medical
10.2017 - 11.2020

Sterile Processing Team Lead

OhioHealth Grant Medical
10.2013 - 10.2017

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

OhioHealth Grant Medical
10.2013 - 01.2014

Cook

Sonic Drive in
02.2012 - 03.2013

Non- Certified Sterile Processing Tech

OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
02.2012 - 10.2013

Asset Specialist

Hill_rom
01.2012 - 10.2013

High School -

Beechcroft High School

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