Daria Foster
Ft. Washington,MD
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Scheduler
INOVA
06.2020 - Current
- Generated department orders and accompanying documentation.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Updated daily operating room calendars with accurate appointment schedules.
- Updated patient records to reflect upcoming surgeries and medical histories.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Conferred with managers, sales teams, and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for over 35 doctors.
Perioperative Support Technician
INOVA
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Trained users on how to operate components and systems.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Provided on-call support for critical issues related to emergency surgeries.
Patient Care Technician
Anne Arundel Medical Center
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
Patient Care Technician
Morningside House Of Saint Charles
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Patient Care Technician
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crossland High School
Temple Hills, MD05.2012
Skills
- Operational Requirements
- Timely Processing
- CPT Coding
- Documentation Scanning
- Schedule Coordination
- Updating Charts
- Calendar and Appointment Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Entry Software
- Scheduling Tests and Procedures
Timeline
Surgery Scheduler
INOVA
06.2020 - Current
Perioperative Support Technician
INOVA
12.2019 - 06.2020
Patient Care Technician
Anne Arundel Medical Center
09.2018 - 11.2019
Patient Care Technician
Morningside House Of Saint Charles
01.2016 - 05.2017
Patient Care Technician
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Crossland High School