Experienced safety and compliance professional with extensive background at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital. Proven ability in managing safety data systems and conducting thorough inspections. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office and OSHA certified, committed to fostering a safe environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety & Security AOS III
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Responsibilities include:
System administrator for VersaTrak, reviewing system and providing oversight daily
System administrator for Everbridge, entering new employees and removing separated staff
System administrator for MSDS Online
Maintain and update safety data sheets for all departments in the facility in both paper and electronic format
Maintain and schedule quarterly inspections performed by outside contractors
Assist with annual updates of Hazard Communication Program
Assist with updates for the Emergency Operations Plan, ensuring updates are distributed to all departments and maintained in both paper and electronic format
Assist with planning, executing and documenting disaster drills
Maintain Environment of Care (EOC) indicators
Participate in EOC Rounds, record findings, enter work orders for deficiencies, and ensure completion
Compile and organize information for Joint Commission
Knowledgeable of Joint Commission standards for EOC, Life Safety, and Emergency Management
Maintain reports, audits, and assessments in an accessible, up-to-date status to be reviewed by outside regulatory agencies
Assist with inspections performed by Fire Marshal and record any findings for correction
Submit and ensure completion of preventative maintenance program for all work orders submitted to the Safety Department. Ensure completion of tasks, informing Safety Manager of deficiencies and completing work order reports and returning to work order desk
Update VHASS according to guidance from the Safety Manager or Central Office Emergency Coordinator
Conduct annual key audit of facility, recording and maintaining results
Conduct quarterly inspection of vehicle emergency kits and record results
Assist with live fire extinguisher training and record results
Assist with or conduct orientation as needed
Maintain vehicle registration program, making updates as needed
Assist with bi-annual updates to Security Policies and Procedures
Assist with conducting fit testing for N-95 respirators when needed
Fill in as Building 29 receptionist as needed
Schedule, create agenda, and record minutes for Safety Committee meetings on a quarterly basis
Schedule, create agenda, and record minutes for the Emergency Management Committee meetings
Generate all purchase requests for Safety and Security departments and maintain record of all purchases
Assist Safety Manager with correspondence by reviewing documentation for grammar and content
Assist with drafting of budget projections for Safety and Security requirements
Obtain quotes from various vendors, as needed, and prepare purchase requests for both Safety and Security
Healthcare Compliance AOS III
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2018
Responsibilities included:
Recording and transcribing minutes of several committees within hospital
Managed National Recall Alert Center notifications as primary system administrator
Attended meetings of medical equipment management committee and maintained TEMS sheets on all scored equipment
Assisted Healthcare Compliance Director with Joint Commission surveys ensuring documentation of pertinent data was up-to-date
Assisted Risk Manager with compilation of data and monthly reports
Instituted new reports for recording of safety device usage for patients
Assisted Infection Control Nurse with data and reports for various committees
Ensured supplies were adequately stocked for all members of the department
Assisted several department members with travel arrangements for attending conferences
Assistant to the Controller
Longwood University
11.2006 - 09.2008
Responsibilities included:
Recording minutes for several committees chaired by the Controller, typing, and distributing to multiple department heads
Ensuring supplies were adequately stocked for department, purchasing items with university credit card as needed
Reconciling credit card statement at end of month, ensuring all receipts were retained
Assisting with travel arrangements for out-of-state conferences and conventions
Creating flyers and advertisements for on-campus events and conferences hosted by Longwood University
Assisting with planning and coordination of events and working registration of these events in a professional manner
Assisting controller with all correspondence as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Longwood College
Farmville, VA
12-1999
High School Diploma -
Kenston Forest School
Blackstone, VA
05-1996
Skills
Time management skills
Attention to detail
OSHA 30 certification
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certified Pharmacy Technician at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital/ Virginia Center for Behavior and RehabilitationCertified Pharmacy Technician at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital/ Virginia Center for Behavior and Rehabilitation