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Alycia Higgins

Greenville

Summary

Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Specialist

Polara
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily tasks, increasing overall productivity.

Call Center Agent, Inbound Sales

CBRE
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Handled high volume of inbound calls per shift to offer callers product and service information and generate quotes.
  • Efficiently managed a high volume of calls while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Enhanced team performance by sharing best practices and collaborating on strategies for success.
  • Recognized for consistently receiving positive feedback from customers and supervisors, contributing to a strong team reputation for excellent customer service.

Patient Care Technician

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Charting using program Epic
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.

Patient Care Technician

UT Southwestern Medical Center
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Charting using program Epic
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.

Assistant Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Monitored employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Supported staff development and goal attainment by focusing on skill development and job satisfaction.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Coached team on effective upselling and cross-selling methods.

Customer Service Manager

Walmart
06.2016 - 11.2019
  • Exceeded team goals and collaborated with staff members to implement customer service initiatives.
  • Conferred with sales teams and team leaders to communicate targets, boost revenue and improve promotional strategies.
  • Devised and published metrics to measure organization's success in delivering world class customer service.
  • Researched and corrected regular, advanced and long-standing customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.

Team Lead

Bass Pro Shops
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
  • Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakeview Centennial High School
Garland, TX

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Patient observation
  • Basic life support
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Time management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Venipuncture technique
  • Patient communication

Timeline

Inventory Specialist

Polara
10.2024 - Current

Call Center Agent, Inbound Sales

CBRE
10.2023 - 10.2024

Patient Care Technician

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2022 - 10.2023

Patient Care Technician

UT Southwestern Medical Center
01.2021 - 09.2021

Assistant Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
02.2020 - 01.2021

Customer Service Manager

Walmart
06.2016 - 11.2019

Team Lead

Bass Pro Shops
09.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Collin County Community College District

High School Diploma -

Lakeview Centennial High School