Simonia Patterson
Chicago, IL, *****
ad5x8j@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
●Passionate multi-generational medical services professional with over ten years of experience
●Finds enjoyment and fulfillment helping people, giving back time, and providing community service through providing medical care
●Empathetic leader that manages conflict by utilizing excellent communication skills, maturity, and working as a team player
●Strong organizational skills with the ability to work well with others
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Machine Operator 03/2017 to 10/2023
Batteries Plus Bulbs, Milwaukee, WI
●Performed a variety of tasks to meet quality and productivity metrics and ensure that products were properly handled, shipped to the customer in a timely manner, and scanned/verified for accuracy
●Loaded orders, documented proper count, and completed shipping reports while ensuring all errors were either accounted for or addressed
●Participated in all safety and other training following procedures to wrap orders for shipping stability
●Operated cherry picker, sit down and stand up forklift, pallet picker, and pallet jack equipment
●Loaded and unloaded trucks, wrapped pallets, and utilized RF scanners for final distribution
Package Handler 09/2015 to 03/2017
J.L. Marcus, Milwaukee, WI
●Packed and sealed products according to instructions
●Loaded and unloaded goods and materials
●Assisted with warehouse related work such as efficient stocking and inventory control
Medical Assistant Externship 06/2013 to 08/2013
Erythro Medical and Urgent Care Center, Chicago, IL
●Escorted patients to exam rooms, interviewed patients, and measured vital signs
●Documented all information in patient charts
●Administered injections, gave instructions to patients as instructed by physician or assistant, and kept all exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies
●Took telephone messages, answered patient questions, and provided feedback to patients, physicians, and pharmacies when needed
●Implemented time management principle to maintain office function
●Performed general front office desks tasks, registered new patient, completed standard tasks, and verified eligibility for managed care services
Resident Assistant 03/2006 to 06/2011
Montgomery Place, Chicago, IL
●Assisted with colostomy/wafer changes, promote independence, and planned daily schedule of care on the unit
●Followed patients’ service plans daily, cleaned and organized the residents’ apartments, administered patients’ medication, accompanied residents to doctor’s visits and outings, and prepared and served daily meals
Customer Service/General Baker 01/1997 to 09/1998
Jewel, Chicago, IL
●Assisted incoming patrons with finding items, pricing checks, bagging items during check out process
●Placed orders in bakery, customer decorated specialty cakes, and assisted with prices
Home Care Worker 01/1997 to 09/1998
Addus Health Care, Morton Grove, IL
●Provided home care for elderly and handicapped clients in their homes
●Assisted with ADL and ROM exercises, prepared and served daily meals, assisted with house keeping and grocery shopping
Home Care Worker 11/1994 to 09/1995
Kimberly Quality Care, Oak Park, IL
●Provided home care for elderly and handicapped clients in their homes
●Assisted with ROM exercises, prepared and served daily meals, and assisted with medication reminders
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Cara Chicago, Chicago, IL
Certificate of Achievement in Personal and Professional Development, 2024
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI
Bakery and Pasta Arts, 2023
Westwood College, Chicago, IL
Medical Assistant, 2013
Samland Institute of Allied Health and Technical, Chicago, IL
CNA, 2006
Chubb Institute, Chicago, IL
Medical Administration, 2004