Multitasking Veterans Affairs Professional

Tyra Watson

**** * ******** *** *** Lawn, Il ****3 915-***-****

**********@*****.***

PROFILE

I am a US Navy Veteran, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, and Insurance Agent. I am seeking to extend my Services in the various areas of which I’m capable. I am a Compassionate Professional who specializes in quality work. I lead my Teams with the same considerations, but I work well Individually too. I am a recognized Award Winner and Member of 100 Black Women of Funeral Service. I am Accomplished as a Health Professional and Educator for over 20 years. This includes teaching CPR and First Aid to the Community, First Responders, including US Border Patrol Agents. I’m confident my background will allow me to be a valued Team Member even as a Contractor. I seek to represent your Firm/Company with the highest Standards while implicitly following all Company Policies; Federal, State, and Local Laws.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Southwest Funeral Home and Cremation 2014-current

(Senior Director/Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer- Illinois)

Transports, Arrangement Conferences and Finalizing Contracts, Actuating Funerals, preparing Remains for Service or Cremation, Train Staff including Intern Sponsorship & Mentoring (Admin/Prep Room), Conduct Staff Meetings, File Death Certificates, Direct Coordination with Crematory Management and Facility, Organize Community Events relative to Firm including Annual coordination with the Alderman’s Office, Conduct and participate as a Panelist for “End of Life” Workshops and Symposiums, and oversight of our Aftercare, including Preneed, and Grief support.

Life Plan Solutions, Inc 2017-current

(CEO/Life Insurance Agent)

Producing life policies(Traditional and Preneed/Final Expense), oversee Agents and provide training to remain abreast to also best educate families, in conjunction with maintaining strong relationships with various Insurance Entities

Magnolia Medical Technologies 2016-2018

(Clinical Support Specialist)

Travel Providing on site short term clinical training and support to nursing staff in hospital emergency rooms on device for blood collection to help reduce/eliminate blood culture contamination, while working with lab on correlation and outcomes of contaminated results

Examiner/Field Tech 2010-2020

(Phlebotomist/Team Lead)

Performing diagnostic testing for corporate screenings, inclusive of blood collection via venipuncture and capillary sticks, perform POCT as ordered or process specimens for lab testing, run controls on lab equipment, oversee team, QC, problem solving, as well as patient education, conduct periodic skill evaluation & trainings to assess examiners and technicians for placement; Perform paramedical exams for insurance companies, to include blood, urine, mucosal collection, EKGs, process for billing and diagnostic testing, collection and processing for patients involved in research studies

Grifols - Biomat Chicago

(Operations Supervisor) 2017-2018

Expert level skilled specialist crossed-trained and fully proficient in all

operational areas, including phlebotomy, Donor processing & plasma

processing. Work throughout facility as needed, while acting as a

resource and a designated trainer

Contractor (Field Reviewer) 2009- 2016

Working as a chart reviewer for various companies performing chart audit, via remote and on site reviews for HEDIS and Risk adjustments for Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans

Samland Institute of Allied Health (Phlebotomy/EKG Instructor) 2006-2009

Matriculated students pursuing careers in Phlebotomy, EKG, and Medical Billing and Coding. Implemented curriculum and experience to instruct clinical and theory classes, including healthcare provider CPR and first aid

Northwestern Business College (Instructor) 2006-2007

Matriculated students in HIT and Health Sciences departments studying medical billing and coding, EKG tech, phlebotomy, inclusive of their computer/clinical labs

Olympia College (Instructor) 2004-2006

Matriculated students at entry level for Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative, and Medical Billing and Coding, implementing curriculum in clinic and theory including medical software programs including CPR, First aid

A.P.P.S Paramedical Service (Examiner) 2003-2004

Traveled to various homes and offices for the purposes of conducting paramedical exams, in conjunction with specimen collection and processing

E.M.S.I (Paramedical Examiner) 2001-2003

Traveled to various homes and offices to perform paramedical exams, including specimens collection

Access Community Health Network 2000-2002

Worked as a M.A providing clinical and administrative assistants to MD's

Lifescan Laboratory (Phlebotomist) 1999-2000

Traveled to various nursing and mental health facilities to perform specimen collection (blood, urine), and EKG's, as well as specimen processing

EDUCATION

Chicago State University, Chicago, Il 2024-2025

BS AIL (Adult Integrated Learning)

Malcolm X College, Chicago, Il 2017-2020

AAS Mortuary Science

Chicago State University, Chicago, Il 2003-2008

BS Health Science

Kee Business College, Newport News, VA 1996-1997

Diploma Medical Assisting

LICENSES

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer (Illinois/Indiana-Pending)

Licensed Life Insurance Agent (Illinois)

CERTIFICATIONS

*Certified Crematory Operator

*AHA- INSTRUCTOR CERTIFIED (BLS/HCP & HEARTSAVER)

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

Vivian F Howell #151, EGC, Order of the Eastern Star, State of Il, PHA

Rahab CT #61, MAPHGC, HOJ

Arabic #21, DOI

Caravan of Helping Hands Education & Career Initiative-Vice Chair of the Board

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