Cara Gallagher
Randolph,VT
Summary
Orderly and committed professional offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced administration roles. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Unit Secretary /Nurse Assistant
Central Vermont Medical Center
Berlin, VT
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted with admitting processes including completing forms, obtaining signatures and verifying insurance coverage.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately prior to discharge from the hospital.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
Unit Secretary /Nursing Assistant
University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, VT
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
Nursing Assistant
Starr Farm Nursing Center
Burlington, VT
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
Nursing Assistant
Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation
Colchester, VT
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
Pharmacy Technician
Kinney Drugs
South Burlington, VT
12.2011 - 07.2013
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, faxing forms, answering phones.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VTSkills
- Office Administration
- Electronic Charting
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Digital File Management
- Developing Presentations
- Schedule Management
- Billing Support
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Inventory Management
References
Melissa Poirier 802-881-6615 PoirierM2013@gmail.com
Alex Gruner 914-466-4415
Derrick LaMarche 802-324-2885 Derrick.LaMarche@vermont.gov
Timeline
Medical Surgical Unit Secretary /Nurse Assistant
Central Vermont Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Unit Secretary /Nursing Assistant
University of Vermont Medical Center
12.2019 - 05.2021
Nursing Assistant
Starr Farm Nursing Center
08.2014 - 08.2017
Nursing Assistant
Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2013 - 08.2014
Pharmacy Technician
Kinney Drugs
12.2011 - 07.2013
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of Vermont