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Nicole Colon

@nicolecolon

Results-driven healthcare professional with 18+ years of experience.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a leadership role that emphasizes strategic execution and operational improvement, within a collaborative and innovative company culture.

I am a results-driven healthcare professional with over 18 years of clinical and administrative experience, specializing in surgical technology and materials management. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence in cross-functional coordination, vendor relations, compliance, and process optimization within fast-paced environments. I am currently pursuing certifications in Project Management and Business Analysis, aiming to transition into leadership roles focused on strategic execution and operational improvement.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed vendor relationships and implemented cost-saving procurement strategies as a Materials Manager at Bergen Passaic Cataract Surgery & Laser Center. I developed emergency contingency protocols to ensure uninterrupted material flow and led readiness efforts for AAAHC accreditation and state inspections. My experience as a Surgical Technologist has equipped me with the skills to prepare sterile surgical environments, assist with patient positioning, and support complex ophthalmic procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BC

Materials Manager

Bergen Passaic Cataract Surgery & Laser Center

May 2011 - Apr 2024 (12 years 11 months)

Managed vendor relationships and implemented cost-saving procurement strategies. Led readiness efforts for AAAHC accreditation and state inspections, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

BC

Surgical Technologist

Bergen Passaic Cataract Surgery & Laser Center

Jan 2009 - Apr 2024 (15 years 3 months)

Prepared sterile surgical environments and assisted with patient positioning for ophthalmic procedures. Maintained equipment and instruments, ensuring inventory accuracy and readiness for surgical cases.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

AT

AVTech Institute of Technology

Certification, Business Analysis

2024 -

Currently pursuing a Business Analysis certification with Tableau, expected to be completed in May 2025. This program focuses on data analysis and business intelligence using Tableau.

AT

AVTech Institute of Technology

Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP)

2024 -

Currently pursuing a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, expected to be completed in May 2025. This certification focuses on advanced project management methodologies and practices.

DC

Dover Business College

Certification, Surgical Technology

2006 - 2007

Obtained a Surgical Technologist Certification in January 2007. This certification provided comprehensive training in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care in an operating room setting.

CI

Cittone Institute

Certification, Medical Assisting

2003 - 2004

Obtained a Medical Assistant Certification in January 2004. This certification covered essential medical office procedures, patient care, and administrative tasks.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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