Rachel Rico
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Proactive Workplace Health and Safety Specialist with extensive experience in hazard identification and accident investigation. Successfully led projects reducing injuries and hazards, managed workplace injury cases, and ensured compliance with safety policies. Bringing strong skills in safety training, root cause analysis, and process improvement to advance workplace safety initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workplace Health and Safety Specialist
Amazon
04.2024 - Current
- Implemented $87,376 Ergomat Project which led to 20% reduction in injuries caused by standing/walking incidents.
- Reduced slip/trip/fall hazards by initiating Machine Safeguard Project under $10,000 that prevented boxes on ground and generated increase in cost savings over $100,000.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed workplace injury cases, ensuring timely reporting and proper follow-up care for affected employees.
- Prevented potential incidents by proactively addressing identified issues and concerns.
Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy
12.2015 - 12.2021
- Key figure in passing the annual Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) audits for six years with two hospitals and three medical departments. Among the two hospitals included the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
- Safety and HAZMAT Officer for three medical departments. Responsible for training all personnel on safety and HAZMAT precautions, procedures, and emergencies; as well as, conducting monthly audits which led to the decrease in Miss and Near Miss Reporting.
- Held multiple leadership positions that included supervising personnel such as: Shift Lead (4 Personnel), Work Center Supervisor (9 Personnel), and Leading Petty Officer (30 Personnel).
- Instructed over eight in-service trainings for skills competency and quality care for 400 caregivers and providers.
- Supply Officer in charge of a $90,000 quarterly budget.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10-2024
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Accident investigation
- Safety Training
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-making skills
- Effective Communication
- Safety policies
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Safety Inspections
- Electronic Medical Record Software
Certification
- Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- OSHA 30 Certified
Timeline
Workplace Health and Safety Specialist
Amazon
04.2024 - Current
Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy
12.2015 - 12.2021
- Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- OSHA 30 Certified
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Columbia Southern University
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