Shonda Dawson * Cell: 312-***-**** * Hammond, IN *6323
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to create stability and calm within a chaotic environment.
Proven ability to provide quality service to health care patients.
Extremely efficient and effective in a fast-paced environment.
Work well with people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Patient Service Coordinator 2012-Present
University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL
Maintain log books of patients on the unit.
Maintain reports (census)
Provide clerical support to the unit, including answering incoming phone calls/making outgoing phone calls using proper etiquette, physically finding staff and or take/deliver messages
Answer patient call light and communicate their request to the appropriate staff immediately.
Gather, coordinate, track, and record patient’s admissions, Discharges and Transfers using Centricity
Greet patients and visitors in a friendly and helpful manner and notify appropriate staff
Registrar 2008- Present
Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL
Registered patients for emergency services
Screened for insurance and ensured current insurance documents and information provided.
Conducted bedside registration, as needed.
Admitted patients to hospital.
Proficient knowledge of MediTech, NDAS, E-Care, Nebo,
Type Death Certificates/ Able to prepare paperwork needed for release of remains
Registrar 2005 to 2008
Michael Reese Hospital - Emergency Room Chicago, IL
Registered patients for emergency services
Screened for insurance and ensured current insurance documents and information provided.
Conducted bedside registration, as needed.
Admitted patients to hospital.
Clerk/Unit Secretary, Nursing Station 2004 to 2005
Michael Reese Hospital - Emergency Room Chicago, IL
Submitted orders for doctors; processed paperwork for labs.
Ordered X-rays
Answered doctors' phone calls
Assisted nurses with charts.
Customer Service Representative 2000 to 2004
United Insurance Services Chicago, IL
Answered customers' questions and concerns regarding long-term care, health insurance policies
and annuities.
Researched inquiries regarding these policies in order to provide accurate information. Conducted outbound calls to customers to provide information about financial planning and insurance needs.
EDUCATION
Continental Academy
Diploma 2008
Joyce Fine Arts Academy
Certificate in Office Skills (filing, typing, etc.) 1989
References Available Upon Request