Keiry Martinez-Ramos
Woodbridge
Summary
Detail-oriented Environmental Health & Safety Specialist with over 3 years of hands-on EHS experience supporting hazardous waste accumulation, regulatory compliance, inspections, small appliance permits, and injury-reduction initiatives in regulated laboratory and healthcare environments. Strong collaborator with proven ability to work cross-functionally, conduct safety inspections, maintain compliance documentation, and contribute to continuous safety improvement. Highly organized and strong analytical, and communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Patient First Urgent Care Center
Fredericksburg
11.2025 - Current
- Supported workplace safety and regulatory compliance in a high-volume healthcare setting, ensuring adherence to OSHA, bloodborne pathogens, and infection control standards.
- Managed proper segregation, labeling, storage, and disposal of regulated medical waste in accordance with federal and state requirements.
- Supported inspection readiness by maintaining clean, organized work areas and up-to-date safety documentation.
- Contributed to a culture of safety by communicating hazards clearly and promoting compliance in a fast-paced environment.
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Naval Medical Research Command
Frederick
06.2022 - Current
- Managed hazardous waste accumulation areas and maintained hazardous waste profile sheets in compliance with RCRA, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections in laboratory, industrial, and administrative spaces to identify and correct hazards, resulting in over 95% compliance with safety regulations and OSHA standards.
- Developed and delivered training programs through PowerPoint on safety protocols and policies to new personnel, fostering engagement and adherence to established procedures.
- Guided safe working practices to prevent risk of injury or illness.
- Collaborated with various medical, safety, and industrial maintenance teams to assess risks and implement effective safety management strategies.
- Facilitated incident investigations, analyzing root causes to recommend corrective actions and prevent future occurrences and penalties.
- Maintained accurate records of safety training, inspections, and incidents using organizational tools for compliance tracking.
- Completed hazardous waste profiles, hazardous and biohazardous waste disposal, and chemical inventories, minimizing health hazards.
- Packed, shipped, and received biohazardous materials, ensuring proper labeling and procedures were implemented.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Services Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD12.2025
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD05.2023
Skills
- Hazard Waste Accumulation & Storage
- Safety Training & Toolbox Talks
- OSHA, RCRA, & EPA Compliance
- Safety Inspections & Audits
- Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis
- Chemical Safety & SDS Management
- Spill Response & Emergency Procedures
- Safety Documentation & Reporting
- Google Workspace
- Hazardous Waste Profiles & Manifests
- Small Appliance Permits
- Detail-oriented, Disciplined, Initiative
Certification
• Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Transport of Biomedical Material
• Navy ASHORE (Introduction to Hazardous Materials), Navy Occupational Safety & Health Training
• OSHA 30- In Progress (Expected Completion: January 2025)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Transport of Biomedical Material
• Navy ASHORE (Introduction to Hazardous Materials), Navy Occupational Safety & Health Training
• OSHA 30- In Progress (Expected Completion: January 2025)
References
- Alexander Wade, Laboratory Supervisor, Naval Medical Research Command - Manager, (772) 631-6564, Alexander.w.wade.mil@health.mil
- Thomas Croker, Occupational Safety Health Specialist, Naval Medical Research Command - Safety Manager, (301) 518-8923, Thomas.e.croker.civ@health.mil
Languages
Spanish, Bilingual
Personal Information
Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Patient First Urgent Care Center
11.2025 - Current
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Naval Medical Research Command
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Services Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences