Data Entry Admissions Coordinator
Resume:
Lisa M Cherry
adxab0@r.postjobfree.com
Simsboro, LA 71275
EDUCATION
Metropolitan Technical Career Institute
Brooksville, FL.
Nationally Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant April 2021 Currently licensed through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. State License
#:328982
Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
Career Technical College Monroe, LA
Associates of Occupational Studies in Respiratory Therapy Associates of Occupational Studies in Surgical Technology Associates of Occupational Studies in Medical Assisting Diploma in Phlebotomy and Electrocardiogram procedures Graduated with highest honors -Spring 2010/Summer 2005/Winter 2005/Summer 2004 SKILLS
Nationally Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant, Collect and process specimens, Conduct laboratory tests, analyze results, document findings, run Urinalysis, Clean and sterilize equipment and work area, Collect and prepare research and information needed for studies, Classify and label samples, Telemetry, Holter Monitors, and Treadmill Stress Tests. BLS
Certified BLS Instructor-Expires 10/24. Certified through the American Heart Association and the Healthcare Providers Program, Certified BLS Provider- Expires 11/23 Outstanding knowledge in Medical Terminology, Excellent computer skills and outstanding communication skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2017 - 2023 Full-Time Ruston Regional Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital.Ruston, LA Unit Clerk Supervisor/Admissions Coordinator/Outpatient & Sleep Study/Scheduler Receives referrals from outer lying facilities for outpatient Physical, Occupational and/or Speech Therapy. Verifies patient insurance. Provides copy of order to the Therapist(s) informs the therapist the patient insurance has been verified and the patient is cleared to schedule for evaluation and treatment. Registers the patient in HCS, scans patient information into the system, discharges patient at the end of each month. Receives referrals from outer lying facilities for Sleep Study, verifies patient insurance. Fax requested information to insurance company on approval from insurance, call to schedule in lab study or home study. Register patient in HCS, scan patient information into the system. Discharge patient at the end of each month.
Transfers needs of patients in basic and complex situations, identified potential or actual needs. Communicates the information to therapists or sleep study tech. Responsible to perform the Inpatient Admissions Coordinator duties while the Full Time Coordinator is out.
Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning. Able to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
Scheduler
Assists the Chief Nursing Officer in the management and maintenance of centralized nursing staffing plan by coordinating the scheduling of all nursing employees, utilizing input from Chief Nursing Officer or Nursing Supervisor to identify staffing needs. Schedules approximately 100 nursing staff employees using developed staffing guidelines and utilizes worksheets to optimize staff utilization and minimize overtime expenses. Responsible for checking any missed punches and make any necessary corrections as needed on a daily basis, post any incentive pay as indicated by the Chief Nursing Officer and Human Resources. Communicates attendance, PTO and leave requests to Chief Nursing Officer as needed. Prepares and distributes a staffing confirmation for the next 24 hour staffing. Contacts contracted nursing agencies when needed for supplemental staffing. Ensures current and appropriate Information regarding agency personnel is reviewed and obtained prior to agency personnel working.
Assists and supports the Chief Nursing Officer by carrying out administrative assignments including, but not limited to, written and verbal correspondence, administrative and agency personnel working.
Unit Clerk
Responsible for answering a multi-line phone, send call to appropriate person, answer patient call light in a timely manner, assist patient with their needs, follow Physician/Nurse Practitioners, Therapists orders as written which may include, but are not limited to Laboratory, Radiology, Cardiology, and Respiratory tests, place results of said tests on the correct patient chart, retrieve results from other facilities as needed. Place all Consultations, History and Physicals, Progress Notes and Discharge Summaries on the correct patient chart. And to perform various other duties as they are assigned to me by Physician, Registered Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer. I am also Nationally Certified in Phlebotomy, so on occasion I will obtain blood samples from patients when indicated.
2015 - 2017 Full-Time Northern Louisiana Medical CenterRuston. Louisiana Monitor Technician/Emergency Dept Tech
Cardiac monitor observation, demonstrate knowledge of changes of rhythms and report changes to nursing staff in a timely manner . The Emergency Department Technician performs routine duties within the limits of documented training for the emergency department patient. This includes transporting patients that are scheduled for outpatient testing and/or inpatients admissions. The care is rendered under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse and Emergency Department Director.
2014-2014 Full-Time Unitech Training Academy Monroe, Louisiana ECG and Phlebotomy Instructor
Maintain a roster of all active students. Prepare daily lesson plans. Prepare exams and maintain an accurate grade book. Enforce policy and procedures as set forth by Unitech Training Academy. Monitor students grades/attendance and input on a daily basis. Advise students. Plan and implement field trips. Provide Lab for students. Follow OSHA and HIPAA regulations. And to perform various other duties as they were assigned to me. 2012 - 2014 Full-Time St Francis Medical Center /Pegasus Emergency Group Monroe, LA EMERGENCY ROOM SCRIBE
Ensure all scribe data is comprehensively reviewed by the ED Physician, Document all procedure notes as performed by the physician. Check on the progress of radiology studies, ultrasound, laboratory and other ancillary test results and hand them to the physician for review. Transcribe the results of radiology studies, ultrasound, laboratory and other ancillary test results after they have been reviewed by the physician. Make sure patient medical records are completed by the ED Physician at the end of every shift with comprehensive review of scribe data entry and to perform various other duties as they were assigned to me. 2010 - 2012 Full-Time Oncology Associates
Monroe Louisiana
TRIAGE and PHLEBOTOMIST
Responsible for calling the patient back to the triage room in a timely manner. Performs weight and measures, takes blood pressure and temperature of the patient. Document using the Electronic Medical Record. Responsible for distributing completed Laboratory results to the assigned Physician as indicated. Perform venipunctures to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Ensures all information from the blood collection of specimens is entered into the laboratory computer system including time drawn and proper phlebotomy code. Prepares send out specimens as indicated using proper procedures. Relieved the full time front office person when needed; was responsible for answering a multi-line phone, transferred calls, checked patients in, scheduled appointments using the Electronic Medical Record, pulled and filed medical records as needed and performed other duties as they were assigned to me. 2009-2010 Full-Time Northern Louisiana Medical CenterRuston Louisiana PHLEBOTOMIST
Performs venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Ensures all information from the blood collection of specimens is entered into the laboratory computer system including time drawn, time received, and proper phlebotomy code, and to perform various other duties as they were assigned to me. 2005 - 2009 Full-Time ST Francis Medical Center
Monroe Louisiana
EMERGENCY ROOM SCRIBE and TECHNICIAN
To provide healthcare service that contributes to the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual well being of each patient. The scope of assigned work enhances communication between patients, visitors, nursing, medical staff, and hospital departments through its efficiency. Assisting the emergency department physicians with documentation and organization of workflow, therefore enhancing throughput, and serving our patients more effectively. Management and handling of telephone communications, requests for information, patient call lights, patient admission and discharge protocol, transference of orders, facilitating supply requisitions, and processing the medical record for its efficiency as a medico-legal document : To participate in direct patient care, select treatments, documentation of observations, and care given and the reporting of patient signs, symptoms, and conditions, to perform surgical preps and various sterile procedures. To assist the physician in various procedures and to perform various other duties as they were assigned to me.
AWARDS RECEIVED
Employee of the month Award May 2014 and May 2020
Extra Mile Employee Awards
Award of Excellence in Essentials of Medical Terminology - Winter 2003
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