Beth A. Russell
Watertown, NY *3601
315-***-**** (cell)
*****-*******@*****.**.***
OBJECTIVE: To secure a position where I am able to utilize my education and
experience to the best of my abilities to further develop and assist my
employer obtaining their goals and endeavors.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
St. Lawrence Valley ETV Council Inc.
January 2006-March 2010
Staff Accountant for 501(c) 3 organization
Conduct all A/P, A/R Utilizing Quickbooks and Excel
Process payroll for 25 to 30 employees using Paylink payroll system through
Paychex.
Credit and collection of all unpaid accounts.
Budget analysis with monthly and annual Financial Reports preparation for
the Board of Directors.
Preparation all Federal and New York State Reports
Preparation of New York State Sales Tax
Submission of all EFTPS payments to the IRS for payment of taxes
Assistant in administration and completion of all Health Insurance,
retirement and supplemental insurance policies for employees.
Evaluation all insurance policies for the Corporation against fire, losses
and automobile.
Work closely with external Accounting Firm to prepare for audit and
preparation of all necessary tax forms for filing with the IRS and New York
State Department of Taxation and Finance.
Prepared the annual Budget with President/General Manager for the
Corporation prior to Board of Directors approval.
Watertown Hearing Aid Center
April 2005-January 2006
Accounts Clerk/Secretary
A/P, A/R with Quickbooks Pro
Work closely with clients regarding financial planning for their hearing
instruments
Billing to private insurance companies and Medicare for hearing
instruments.
Russell Electric
October 2000-April 2005
President and Partner in Electrical Contracting Business.
Completed all bids and estimates for clients and job site
Worked closely with electrical supply companies to assure proper orders and
receipt of materials
A/P, A/R and payroll with Quickbooks Pro
Complete Tax forms on a monthly & quarterly basis for submission
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
August 2001-December 2001
Emergency Department-Nursing/EMT Attendant-Per Diem
Place all orders on the Meditech computer system for patient care given by
the physician and nurses. Transported patients to the nursing units via
stretcher
Completed the restocking of all supplies.
Completed vital signs for patients when instructed by the physician or
nursing staff.
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
January 1995-October 2000
Administrative Secretary
Clerical support for CEO and Administrative Assistant
Completed all physician credentialing/recredentialing
Minutes taking of physician and Board meetings on a monthly basis.
Scheduling of meeting accommodations
Canton-Potsdam Hospital March 1988-December 1995
Clerical support for Quality Management, Infection Control, Patient/Family
Services, and Utilization Review. Worked closely with Director of Quality
Management in completely chart review and NYS Department of Health State
Reportable Incident investigations. Attended Board of Directors and
Medical Staff meetings on a regular basis for minutes taking and
transcription. Worked with a variety of hospital staff conducting surveys
of proficiency and Q.A. of all hospital procedures completed to assure
compliance with OSHA and JCHAO requirements. Entered time sheet
information for seven (7) employees for payroll purposes in the LANtastic
database. Assisted in implementation of the MediTech hospital wide
computer program.
Canton-Potsdam Hospital, October 1987-March 1988,
Medical Records & Radiology Transcriptionist & per diem ICD-9 coding of AMS
charts and billing of ambulance/ambulette transports.
Hepburn Medical Center, December 1985-October 1987,
Medical Records Transcriptionist
Canton-Potsdam Hospital, August 1985-December 1985
Medical Records Transcriptionist (Staff cut-back with lay-off)
New York State Certified--Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
(Intermediate)-serve as crew chief, responsible for management of emergency
scenes, ambulance crews, and patient care on ambulance calls, both
interfacility and local calls. This responsibility requires an immediate
and
accurate assessment of situations followed by proper delegation and
prioritization/coordination of skilled personnel. Effectively manage all
types of personalities in varied, but generally stressful situations.
Skill qualifications include: Advanced Life Support; IV therapy & starts;
Airway intubation; EKG interpretation; and cardiac defibrillation.
Mandated reporter of all child abuse/neglect cases per NYS laws. I am in
charge of medical supply ordering and monitoring/logging of all medications
that are utilized in the transport boxes for each ambulance. I also am in
charge of restocking and exchange of medications prior to the expiration
dates. I work closely with the North Country EMS Agency and New York State
Department of Health in meeting all protocol and ALS requirements for
ambulance and personnel certification. Complete transports as an
Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician as needed.
Education:
University of Phoenix-Bachelors of Science in Accounting
University of Georgia-Associates degree in Paralegal Studies
Canton College of Technology-Transition into Management
Central City Business Institute--Legal Secretarial with a minor in
Accounting and Business Management.
Hugh C. Williams High School
Skills & Programs:
Typing 80 to 100 wpm
Shorthand 100 wpm
Quickbooks Pro, 2008 & 2009
Excel
Construction Estimator
EFTPS Tax submission
Microsoft Office
Multiple other programs
References:
George Haley
Producer
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St. Lawrence Valley ETV Council, Inc.
1056 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Julianne Schindler
Volunteer Coordinator
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St. Lawrence Valley ETV Council Inc.
1056 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Linda Calcattera, RN
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
214 King Street
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Lynn Chapin (formerly of Canton-Potsdam Hospital Nursing Administration)
113 Kelly Road
Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680
Ellen Nichols
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
50 LeRoy Street
Potsdam, NY 13676