Vanessa Velazquez
River Grove,Illinois
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GI Lab Technician
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Melrose Park, Illinois
05.2023 - Current
- Set up procedure rooms and equipment.
- Assists registered nurses and doctors with endoscopic procedures.
- Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
- Assisted with training new lab technicians on proper operation of instruments, safety protocols, and other relevant topics.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Transport patients to and from procedures.
- Perform pre-cleaning, manual cleaning, and high disinfection of endoscopes and accessories.
- Assisted nurses with patient care by taking vitals.
- Deliver laboratory specimens.
- Assist with the application of monitoring equipment and suctioning under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Anesthesiologist.
Central Supply Technician
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Melrose Park, IL
02.2014 - 05.2023
- Received, checked-in, and distributed medical equipment and supplies to various departments throughout the facility.
- Adhered to organizational policies related to safety standards when handling medical equipment.
- Replenished crash carts
- Provided training to new staff members on the proper use of central supply services.
- Reviewed expired products and disposed of them according to hospital guidelines.
- Responded to requests from physicians and nurses regarding product availability or special orders.
- Assembled and maintained supply carts for use in patient care areas.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Implemented process improvements that increased productivity within Central Supply department.
- Participated in annual physical inventories by counting supplies stored in warehouse locations.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, returns, and adjustments as required.
- Loaded, unloaded and transported materials to designated locations.
- Monitored expiration dates, rotating stock to limit outdated product and removed outdated items from use.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Central Supply Technician
Ann and Robert H Lurie's Childrens Hospital
Chicago, IL
11.2010 - 02.2014
- Responsible for the maintenance of the Pyxis automated supply stations.
- Establishing new par levels, labeling medical supplies for easy location, and cleaning supplies as necessary.
- Assisting with the introduction of new products.
- Completing the necessary paperwork, including the departmental cost center and quality issued.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Triton College
River Grove, ILSkills
- Patient care
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, speaking and writing
- Procedure assistance
- Workflow coordination
- Specimen collection
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Medical equipment handling
- Lawson Portal
- CPR certified
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CPR certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GI Lab Technician
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Central Supply Technician
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2023
Central Supply Technician
Ann and Robert H Lurie's Childrens Hospital
11.2010 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Triton College
Similar Profiles
Alishba ImranAlishba Imran
Patient Access Representative at Gottlieb Memorial HospitalPatient Access Representative at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Ana FloresAna Flores
Respiratory Therapist II at Gottlieb Memorial HospitalRespiratory Therapist II at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
NADA NIMERNADA NIMER
Student Nurse at Gottlieb Memorial HospitalStudent Nurse at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital