Hardworking and self motivated job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities where needed to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Storekeeper/Procurement Associate
Arizona Department Of Veteran Services
Phoenix, AZ
11.2000 - 01.2020
Directly responsible for all medical supplies and Durable Medical Equipment used within a 200 bed long term care facility.
Directly responsible for maintaining an on hand inventory for all departments (nursing, dietary, housekeeping, office supplies and maintenance) averaging $130,000+ per year.
Developed and maintained positive and lasting professional relationships and communication with all agency departments and vendors/suppliers to promote continuity and respond to any inquiries urgent or otherwise. Prioritizing the Nursing Dept. essentially.
Carefully read and verified accuracy of packing slips from a wide array of vendors, against purchase orders to submit for payment to Accounts Payable. Inspected all delivered goods for damage, expired product or spoilage.
Developed and maintained Excel program for all items with expiration dates especially refrigerated items (i.e., insulin, vaccines supplements and various solutions or compounds).
Conferred with multidisciplinary Nursing Department to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Provided sourcing of State and Federally approved vendors to all departments for strict adherence to policy, procedure and commodity codes.
Member of the National Institute of Governmental Pricing from 2013 to 2020. Attending conventions annually.
Responsible for the requisitioning, receiving and distribution of all warehouse items.
Issued and logged all Capital Asset tags for items with a threshold of $75.00 and above. Surplus of State property in addition.
Forklift operator.
Employee of the Quarter X 5.
Director of Purchasing
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley
Phoenix, AZ
01.1998 - 11.2000
Responsible for all medical supplies and equipment within a 210 bed long term care facility.
Inventory control, inventory reports.
Sourced vendors, built strong relationships and negotiated prices.
Purchased routine and new products and oversaw inventory stocking and dispersal.
Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders. Working closely with Accounts Payable.
Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
Safety committee-Chairperson 1998-2000
Marketing Committee-Member 1999-2000
Employee of the Month-December 1998, October 1999.
Restorative Therapy Tech
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley
Phoenix, AZ
06.1997 - 01.1998
Assisted patients with employing assistive devices such as splints and braces to support treatment goals.
Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
Offered expert mobility assistance with physical support, wheelchairs and other strategies.
Completed passive and active manual therapy techniques to help patients manage pain and related symptoms.
Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment.
Recorded treatment given and equipment used.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley
Phoenix, AZ
03.1996 - 01.1997
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular Dystrophy.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
GED -
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix, AZ
Skills
Customer Service
Effective Communication
Procurement Planning
Procurement Negotiations
Equipment Procurement
Product Tracking
Team Support
Inventory Records
Cost Savings and Reduction
Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
Dock Loading
Ultimate Team Player
Timeline
Storekeeper/Procurement Associate
Arizona Department Of Veteran Services
11.2000 - 01.2020
Director of Purchasing
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley
01.1998 - 11.2000
Restorative Therapy Tech
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley
06.1997 - 01.1998
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley
03.1996 - 01.1997
GED -
Paradise Valley High School
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