Rick Nash
Norfolk
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Specialist with strengths in demand forecasting, materials management, and supply chain risk management, committed to optimizing logistics and process improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2020.03 - Current
- Coordinated supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of medical supplies and equipment.
- Analyzed inventory levels to optimize stock management and reduce shortages.
- Developed and implemented process improvements for procurement efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline logistics and enhance communication.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in supply chain management and system usage.
- Led initiatives to integrate new technologies into supply chain processes, enhancing accuracy and speed.
- Evaluated market trends to inform strategic sourcing decisions, supporting overall hospital objectives.
- Developed comprehensive performance metrics to monitor supply chain efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
- Improved supply chain customer satisfaction ratings through efficient problem resolution.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Patient Transporter
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2019.02 - 2020.03
- Transported patients safely between departments, ensuring comfort and security throughout the process.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to establish efficient transport schedules, minimizing wait times.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and functionality, adhering to hospital safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new transport staff on procedures and best practices for patient handling.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
- Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and medical protocol adherence.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
Linen Attendant
Shared Hospital Services
2018.06 - 2019.01
- Oversaw linen inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Coordinated daily laundry operations, maintaining quality control standards for cleanliness and presentation.
- Implemented efficient sorting processes to enhance workflow and reduce turnaround time for linen delivery.
- Trained new staff on proper linen handling procedures and safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Streamlined laundry operations by effectively organizing, folding, and storing linens.
- Maintained safety practices at all times to protect personnel and laundry loads.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maury High School
Norfolk, VASkills
- Reviewing performance
- Demand forecasting
- Operations management
- Materials management
- Production scheduling
- Supply chain risk management
- Analyzing trends
- Shipment consolidations planning
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse management
- Sourcing alternative suppliers
- Inventory tracking
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2020.03 - Current
Patient Transporter
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2019.02 - 2020.03
Linen Attendant
Shared Hospital Services
2018.06 - 2019.01
High School Diploma -
Maury High School