Victoria Thompson
Bensalem,PA
Summary
Healthcare professional with expertise in supply chain management and contract administration. Skilled in all aspects of the supply chain, including vendor negotiations, purchasing, cataloguing, inventory management, conflict resolution, RFP collection, and analysis. Proficient in hospital inventory systems such as Peoplesoft, Epic, and Quicklink EDI. Successfully managed, mentored, and trained supply chain operating room personnel. Proven track record as a consultant across various industries, offering exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills to enhance business performance for client organizations. Well-versed in operations, strategy, and finance. Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing [Number] years of expertise in [Area of expertise] for [Industry] sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in [Software] and [Software].
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Value Analysis Consultant
Trinity Health St Mary Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- The Value Analysis Consultant is responsible for the implementation and ongoing management of the Value Analysis process within a framework of quality and safety focusing on appropriate utilization of supplies and services
- Works with key stakeholders to identify and direct supply related requests for cardio-vascular, surgical services and all other clinical areas to achieve safe patient care while improving product quality and cost of goods
- Collaborates with Ministry stakeholders as well as local and system leadership to develop effective cost reduction strategic and implementation plans
- Serves as a resource for leading initiatives that balance optimal clinical outcomes with appropriate product utilization and supply stewardship within assigned Ministry or Region
- Develops collaborative Ministry Value Analysis programs aligned with the system Value Analysis organization that will foster accountability and enhance optimal supply spend in all Med/Surg product categories
- Lead activities that increase contract compliance while reducing stock keeping units (SKU's), using a clinically driven standardization process within assigned Ministry and/or Region
- Supply Status: Researches and identifies functional product equivalents and/or other conservation methods for supply chain disruptions
- Value analysis: Provide support and/or oversight to stakeholder and service line teams to develop spend management strategies in new product and technology reviews, utilization management and reduction of waste
- Ensures there is a balance between service line profitability and clinical effectiveness
- Responsible for leading value analysis process and governance, identifying and tracking savings opportunities, and staying current with major developments and changes within the assigned commodities
- Capital Purchasing: Provides guidance on strategic capital when disposable patient care items are impacted
- Strategic Sourcing: Responsible for compliance to applicable local, regional and System Office and GPO contracts as identified by Trinity Health Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Management: Complies with Trinity Health Supplier Policy and related Procedures.
Operating Room/ Cath Lab Materials Manager
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Leads staff and administration with guidance on proper selection of products and process, depending on situational priorities
- Works with Value Analysis to implement changes and cost savings initiatives
- Supervises inventory control clerks
- Works with Surgeons and outside vendors to be contract compliant while assisting in providing the best outcome for the patients
- Manages case cart system for products
- Implemented separation of product and instruments to create a supply case-picking department
- Locates and assists in the procurement of all supplies in the OR, Anesthesia and Cath Lab
- Established minimum and maximum quantities to ensure high turnover ratio
- Maximizes product standardization in OR and Cath Lab
- Provides facilities with savings opportunities and assists in implementation of said opportunities
- Maintained electronic catalogue in Meditech and Epic
- Works with Supply Chain, utilizing HPG and Trinity Health contracts
- Invoice discrepancy resolution.
Operating Room Materials Manager
Abington Memorial Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Supervises supplies and equipment in the OR
- Locates and assists in the procurement of all supplies and equipment in the OR
- Establishes minimum and maximum quantities to ensure high turnover ratio
- Oversees Supply Chain Management in the OR
- Provides facilities with savings opportunities
- Works with VA, utilizing Novation contracts.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in cost savings and increased operational efficiency.
Contract Administrator
CHE St. Mary Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Worked with 5 facilities with contracts and conversions
- Provided facilities with saving opportunities
- Contract analysis and implementation
- Member of the Implementation Team for Nazareth Hospital
- Purchased Capital equipment
- Provided guidance and mentoring to lead buyers and buyers
- Worked on building projects at St Mary and Nazareth
- Collected bids for RFP for transcription services for St Mary.
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Performed thorough analyses of existing agreements, recommending modifications or termination when appropriate based on cost-benefit considerations.
Lead Buyer
Catholic Health Initiatives, St Mary Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Maintain the electronic catalogue in the MMIS system
- Assist with identification of contract opportunities
- Direct resource to buyers, providing guidance and mentoring
- Invoice discrepancy resolution.
Buyer
Catholic Health Initiatives, St Mary Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Place orders for stock and non-stock items for St
- Francis, Trenton and St Mary, Langhorne
- Invoice discrepancy resolution.
Buyer
St. Mary Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Contract negotiation and implementation
- Inventory control and purchasing of all OR supplies and equipment
- Member of hospital Standards Committee
- Invoice discrepancy resolution
- Training and mentoring of new employees.
SPD Senior Tech
St. Mary Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Provided daily supervision, guidance and mentoring of day shift staff
- Experienced in sterilization and decontamination of instruments
- Knowledge of instrumentation and try setup
- Assisted with development, training and implementation of case cart system
- Assisted case cart manager with reviewing and creating preference cards
- Responsible for scheduling and evaluation of SPD staff
- Training, mentoring and in servicing of all SPD staff.
SPD Tech/Aide
St Mary Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1994
- Sterilization and decontamination of instruments and equipment
- Responsible for par leveling and delivery of hospital supplies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership & Development
- Client Relationships
- Integrity and Honesty
- MS Office
- Analytical Thinking
- Issue Resolution
- Continuous Improvement
- Analysis & Evaluation
- Best Practices Implementation
- Processes and procedures
Awards
2017- Nursing Excellence Award for Community Involvement
References
- Antoinette Badolato, Manager Central Sterile Operations Temple University Fox Chase and Jeanes Campus, 215-728-2915, Antoinette.Badolato@fccc.edu
- Jennifer Sedor, OR Manager, Jeanes Hospital, 215-728-3731, Jennifer.Sedor@tuhs.temple.edu
- Carol Wisniewski, Regional Value Analysis Clinician, 215-962-2046, Carol.Wisniewski@stmaryhealthcare.org
- John Demarinis, Regional Supply Chain Director, Advent Health, 267-566-7805, John.demarinis@adventhealth.com
Timeline
Value Analysis Consultant
Trinity Health St Mary Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Operating Room/ Cath Lab Materials Manager
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2024
Operating Room Materials Manager
Abington Memorial Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2012
Contract Administrator
CHE St. Mary Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
Lead Buyer
Catholic Health Initiatives, St Mary Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
Buyer
Catholic Health Initiatives, St Mary Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
Buyer
St. Mary Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
SPD Senior Tech
St. Mary Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1997
SPD Tech/Aide
St Mary Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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