Ricardo Nero
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Supply Coordinator
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
7800 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines FL 33024
07.2022 - Current
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Streamlined procurement processes for faster order fulfillment and reduced lead times.
- Enhanced organization, resulting in increased productivity and improved space utilization.
- Contributed to sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities for waste reduction within the department.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on demand and usage.
- Understands the general necessity or priority of products and how they are used based on supply challenges and needs.
Surgical Inventory Clerk
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood Fl. 33021
07.2015 - 07.2022
- Increased productivity through the implementation of an effective barcode scanning system for tracking inventory movement.
- Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidating shipments or utilizing more efficient transportation methods.
- Kept detailed records of damaged or defective products, ensuring timely returns or disposals as needed.
- Monitored slow-moving items closely, taking proactive measures to reduce expirations.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive
05.2011 - 07.2015
- Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining packing procedures and optimizing workstation layouts.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring proper documentation and prompt distribution of incoming goods to appropriate departments.
- Minimized damaged goods by training team members on proper handling techniques during unloading and storage processes.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Memorial Regional Hospital
3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood FL 33021
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Increased order accuracy with diligent verification of product SKUs, quantities, and destinations before shipment.
- Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring proper documentation and prompt distribution of incoming goods to appropriate departments.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
Patient Transporter
Memorial Regional Hospital
3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood FL 33021
04.2004 - 08.2007
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities during shifts while maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding patient information in adherence with HIPAA regulations.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Norland Senior High School
Miami, FL06.1999
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
● Critical thinker, capable of making quick
sound decisions
● Self-supervising and organized
- Materials Planning
- Shipping management
- Supplies inventory
Timeline
Surgical Supply Coordinator
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
07.2022 - Current
Surgical Inventory Clerk
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2022
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
05.2011 - 07.2015
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Memorial Regional Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2011
Patient Transporter
Memorial Regional Hospital
04.2004 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Miami Norland Senior High School
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