April L. Gerald
**** ******* ****** • Brunswick, GA • 31520 • 912-***-**** • **************@*****.***
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Summary of Qualifications
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Familiar with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Experience developing Clinician and Patient-Friendly Applications for Clinical Informatics and Health IT.
Knowledgeable about using Project Management tools and applications.
Experience with MYSQL Database Creator including table formation, manipulation, and custom queries.
Leadership skills: Providing guidance, monitoring performance, reporting writing, and inventory control.
Adept at electronic communications via email, voice chat, video conferencing, and text messaging within an organization.
Proficient in analyzing statistical data within the healthcare environment.
Coursework in preparing and maintaining financial accounting spreadsheet ledgers.
Experience working in a healthcare setting along with inputting customer information into a system.
Have great customer service skills.
Knowledge of basic medical procedures and terminology.
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Education
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College of Coastal Georgia - Brunswick, Georgia
Bachelor of Science In Health Informatics, August 2016
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Experience
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Southeast Georgia Health System - Brunswick, Georgia
Internship, (April 2016 - June 2016)
Assist medical staff with uploaded charts into a database to improve the quality of patients records
Strong organization and communication skills
Create and maintain patient accounts summary
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McIntosh Health Department - Townsend, Georgia
Internship, (April 2015 - July 2015)
Transferred patients data into McKesson Patient Database system
Transposed hand-written patient data cards into MYSQL system
Maintained accurate patient records of personal details and immunizations notifications
Assisted office staff with historical records updates
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College of Coastal Georgia - Brunswick, Georgia
Healthcare Project, (January 2015 - May 2015)
Designed electronic dietary chart to help streamline dietary needs and requirements in a hospital setting
Designed a new software system that reduced error and eliminated paper usage by incorporating touchscreen technology
Analyzed patient information with the use of wristbands to help monitor the dietary needs of every patient
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McIntosh Youth Detention - Darien, Georgia
Cook, (February 2005 - March 2009)
Prepare ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food
Prepare and cook food in keeping with recipes, quality standards and presentation standards
Operate stoves, grills, fryers, ovens and microwaves
Test foods to verify if they have been cooked adequately
Monitor food quality while preparing food
Serve food in appropriate portions onto suitable receptacles
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Wendy's Restaurant - Darien, Georgia
Cashier/Customer Service, (January 2000 - July 2000)
Prepare food to customers along with handling money
Completed taken orders with certain dietary needs
Develop great customer services skills
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Relevant Courses
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ACCT:2101: Principles of Accounting
BISM 3135: System Analysis & Design
BUSA 1105: Introduction to Business
CSCI 1201: Computer Concepts
CSCI 1302: Computer Science II
HINF 2000: Medical Terminology
HINF 4350: Decision Support
HINF 4370: Health Information Exchange
HINF 4320: Health Data Analysis
HINF 3100: Project Management
HINF 3300: Healthcare Information
HINF 3310: Electronic Health Records
HINF 4250: Healthcare Finance
LEAD 3100: Personal Leadership
ITEC 3730: Database Management
ITEC 3830: Web Programming Systems
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Leadership
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Glynn Academy Football Booster Volunteer, 2014-Present
Health Informatics Association(HIA) Member, 2013-Present
Relay for Life Volunteer, 2015
Beach Sweep Volunteer, 2015
Healthcare Information and Management systems(HIMSS) Member, 2015
American Health Information Management Association(AHIMA) Member, 2015
Marsh's Edge Retirement Home Volunteer, 2015
Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer, 2016
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Honors and Activities
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Pell Grant Recipient, Fall 2011-Present
HOPE Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2014-Present
3 time Dean's List Recipient, 2014-Present
President List Recipient, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
2 time TRIO Grant Recipient, 2013-2014
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