WAYMON WHITFIELD
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SUMMARY
To utilize present skills and to broaden work experiences to better serve diverse population.
SKILLS
Results-oriented
Personal care assistance
Training and development
Team building
Microsoft Office
Organization and efficiency
Client-focused
Policy and procedure improvements
Operations management
Policy and procedure improvements
Excel
Experience working special needs
File/records maintenance
students
Personal care assistance
Data entry
Follow-up
Effective listening
Organizational leadership
Professional and polished
Safety understanding
presentation
Multitasking and prioritization
Scheduling
Flexible
EXPERIENCE
01/2000 to 07/2018
01/1997 to 01/2000
08/1993 to 06/1999
07/2018 to 01/1997
Administrative Assistant
Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital Anderson, SC
Develops and directs a wide variety of Admission and Discharge operational procedures to insure efficient, respectful, safe and private movement of patients into and out of inpatient care. Supervision of staff in A & D area, including selection, job assignments, identification of training needs, scheduling shift coverage, and reviewing ongoing work performance.
Senior Administrative Specialist
Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital Anderson, SC
Performs administrative duties related to the admission and discharge of patients to hospital according to established procedures. Reviews data gathered by Administrative Specialist A for completeness, modifies as indicated. Established routine procedure for entering patient data preparing identification cards and other necessary forms to establish a medical cha
Study Hall Supervisor/Career Counselor Anderson School District 5 Anderson, SC
Supervise and direct study skill techniques. Provides pertinent information regarding career training and preparation for college education.
Mental Health Specialist
Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital Anderson, SC
Performed advanced therapeutic care to assist patients in meeting their needs and performing activities of daily living. Assisted in the provision and
09/1988 to 08/1982
08/2018 to 08/1982
08/1983 to 08/1988
maintenance of therapeutic environment.
Substitute Teacher
Anderson School District 5 Anderson, SC
Perform instructional activities for an absent faculty member
Special Education Teacher Assistant Anderson School District 5 Anderson, SC
Performed various duties assisting the instructor with emotionally handicapped and autistic children.
HIV/AIDS Peer Counselor
Anderson County Health Department Anderson, SC
Implementation of community outreach program for people at high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1988
Bachelor of Arts: Social Studies/Gerontology
Morris College Sumter, SC
AWARDS
South Carolina Department of Mental Health Service Ward for Ten and Twenty Years of Service
South Carolina Department of Mental Health Mentoring/Succession Program Certificate
South Carolina Department of Mental Health Certificate for Successful Completion of Introduction to Timekeeping
Certificate of Attendance for Continuing Education Program "Write it Right Legalities of Documentation
Certificate of Attendance presented by Upstate AHEC Safety and Personal Protection: Do's and Don'ts in the Emergency Room
Certificate of Completion of Excel XP Level, Word XP, and Microsoft word Certificate of Completion of Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior
Certificate of completed 30 Continuing Education Contact Hours: NAMI -National Alliance Mental Illness SC Provider Education.
EXPERIENCE
Documentation
Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures.
Process Improvement
Created new departmental procedures manual. Assessed organizational training needs.
Project Management
Worked directly with departmental directors to ensure we were meeting the needs of our patients, their families and hospital staff.
Supervision
Supervised team of six staff members.
Protective Services
Applied safety procedures and policies as outlined in Department Safety Manual. Material Safety Data Sheets
Reporting
Documented and resolved internal and external complaints
Competitive Analysis
Performed competitive analysis to make recommendations for patient admission and discharge flow
Effective Communication
Followed up and kept track of patient movement for patient billing to ensure its accuracy and compliance with established billing system.
REFERENCES
Eleandor Odom
Chief of Staff
S. C. Department of Mental Health
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Dr. Theresa Bishop, Medical Director
Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital
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Allen McEniry, CEO
Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital
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John Fletcher, Retired Chief Executive Officer
Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital
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Dr. Judith Root, Retired Director of Clinical Resource Services
Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital
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Jason Rucker, Jr - Retired Principal
Anderson, South Carolina
Henry Adair, Student Services Administrator Anderson School District Five and Retired Principal
Westside High School
864- 260-5000