Cathy Nygaard
Payson,USA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Immunization Coordinator
Gila County
07.2023 - Current
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Work hands on with other departments such as Animal Control, Community Services, Vital Records, Finance and Environmental health
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Director
Payson Community Kids
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Coordinating with volunteers and creating a schedule for coverage
- Helping with fundraising and advertising our nonprofit organization
- Setting up programs to further leadership skills, team working skills, and educational skills
- Working on daily paperwork and communication with the board so they are informed on what is going on at the facilities as well with the school district
- Holding meetings for volunteers and parents
Medical Receptionist
M&K Health/Primary Care Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Writing messages and scheduling
- Responsible for filing patient information into charts
- Calling insurances and checking eligibility
Assistant Manager
Giant Gas Station
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Responsible for placing orders for products needed in the store
- Doing end of the shift paperwork or end of the day paperwork on the shift
- Cleaning, stalking, and organizing products
- Paperwork and office details
Education
Medical Assistant Degree - Bachelor's degree as a medical assistant
U.S. Careers
01.2021
Business Classes - Learning how to handle business in a medical division
AIU
01.2016
Graduate Certificate - Health Care Administration
Phlebotomy Training School
Mesa, AZ03-2025
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
Payson, AZ05-2006
Skills
- Communication
- Creativity
- Team work
- Organization
- Health promotion
- Vaccine management
- Public health
- Program planning
- Vaccine administration
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant, Weston Online Learning - 4 years
- Certified Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy Training - 7 months
- STI Tester Training - 5 Months
- HIV training - 6 months
- CPR Certified - 7 years
Timeline
Immunization Coordinator
Gila County
07.2023 - Current
Director
Payson Community Kids
01.2021 - 07.2023
Medical Receptionist
M&K Health/Primary Care Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager
Giant Gas Station
01.2011 - 01.2016
Business Classes - Learning how to handle business in a medical division
AIU
Medical Assistant Degree - Bachelor's degree as a medical assistant
U.S. Careers
Graduate Certificate - Health Care Administration
Phlebotomy Training School
High School Diploma -
Payson High School