Tanisha Higgins
Summary
Tanisha Higgins is a highly skilled candidate with a diverse background in healthcare. As a Medical Records Clerk, she ensured the accuracy and completeness of records, managed inbound and outbound calls, and facilitated chart maintenance. Her security expertise at FedEx Ground involved patrolling, monitoring surveillance, and responding to incidents. Tanisha's compassion as a Certified Nursing Assistant, coupled with experience in rehabilitation and urgent care settings, reflects her commitment to patient care. With a history of roles ranging from medical assisting to care management, Tanisha brings a wealth of experience and dedication to any healthcare team.
Education:
Associate Degree in Nursing in Nursing, Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin, NJ April 2023 to Present
Certificate in Medical Assisting, Chubb Institute - North Brunswick, NJ March 2006 to August 2006
High School Diploma, New Brunswick High School - New Brunswick, NJ, September 2000 to June 2004
Work Experience
Reason for gap – Took a break and looking for job opportunities.
Medical Records Clerk
Paediatric Gastroenterology - New Brunswick, NJ June 2022 to November 2022
Maintains complete and accurate medical records.
Pulls charts, files documents and medical releases, and conducts chart maintenance.
Provides necessary medical records for members of the healthcare team.
Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness.
Handle inbound and outbound calls and transfer them to appropriate departments.
Reason for gap – Resumed school
Security Professional
FedEx Ground - East Brunswick, NJ
September 2021 to April 2022
Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and access points.
Investigates security breaches, incidents, and other alarming behaviour.
Controls traffic by directing drivers.
Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Reason for gap – Covid 19
Certified Nursing Assistant
Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - Somerset, NJ
March 2019 to September 2019
Assisted the residents with daily activities.
Reason for gap – I was working as a caregiver for my mother.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Power Back Rehabilitation Center - Piscataway, NJ
August 2017 to November 2018
Assist patients with daily activities in sub-acute facility.
Reason for gap – Medical reasons and then started looking for job opportunities.
Medical Assistant
Family Medicine - Saint Augustine, FL February
2009 to December 2015
Rooming patients
Phlebotomy
Injections
Vital Signs
EKG
Answer phones
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Specialized Hospital - New Brunswick, NJ
September 2008 to November 2008
Helped patients with dressing, bathing, grooming, feeding, and exercising.
Assisted other nursing staff, such as LPNs and RNs, with medical tasks such as monitoring vital signs and reporting patient wellbeing.
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Willow Creek Rehab Care Center - Somerset, NJ
February 2008 to June 2008
Monitored patients with acute conditions in the rehabilitation department.
Medical Assistant
Doctor's Care Urgent Care Center - East Brunswick, NJ
June 2007 to August 2007
Injections, Phlebotomy, Electrocardiograph, Charting, First-Aide, and Laboratory Techniques. (256 Hours Externship)
Care Manager
Assisted Living Department - East Brunswick, NJ
July 2005 to September 2006
Managed the care of residents in the Assisted Living Department.