Donna Guyton
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dynamic human resources professional with over 20 years of experience supporting associates in the healthcare sector. Expertise includes new hire onboarding, benefits administration, payroll management, and comprehensive HR support. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, both over the phone and through digital platforms, fostering strong relationships and enhancing team collaboration. Committed to driving organizational success through effective HR strategies and employee engagement initiatives.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
08.2002 - 01.2026
- Achieved seamless onboarding for new hires by effectively managing orientation and data entry into HR/payroll systems. Enhanced staff compliance with professional standards through diligent credentialing processes. Streamlined personnel management by processing pay changes and terminations in the HRMS. Strengthened communication between the hospital and payroll service center to improve operational efficiency. Maintained HR files to meet Joint Commission standards and processed employment verifications promptly. Resolved benefit-related inquiries and facilitated successful open enrollment meetings. Delivered outstanding customer service at the HR front desk, ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors and staff. Efficiently handled incoming calls for the department and coordinated health screenings with the employee health nurse. Organized and maintained the Chief Human Resources Officer's calendar for optimal scheduling.
- Here are six original resume statements tailored for the Human Resources Generalist role at East Cooper Medical Center, reflecting high-value responsibilities that may be missing from the existing work history:
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST
RALPH H. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Charleston, SC
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Responsible for the Worker's Compensation program which included scheduling emergency treatment, manage cases for light duty assignments and return to duty. Coordinate claims with the Department of Labor.
PERSONNEL CLERK
RALPH H. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLESTON, SC
02.1989 - 08.1999
- Responsible for processing all new hire paperwork and maintain HR files. Process all data entry for new hires, pay changes, etc. Schedule and prepare all new hires for orientation, conduct HR portion of orientation. Process all employment verifications. Provide front desk and customer service to all visitors and staff for the Human Resources department. Prepare and post job vacancies, send selection and non-select letters to applicants. First contact for benefits questions. Answer and direct all incoming calls for Human Resources.
MEDICAL CLERK
RALPH H. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLESTON, SC
10.1988 - 02.1989
- Process all patients in and out of the outpatient clinic. Process lab and diagnostic orders as order by the attending physician.
MEDICAL CLERK
RALPH H. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLESTON, SC
10.1987 - 10.1988
- Process paperwork for all admitted patients, transcribe doctor’s orders, answer unit phone line for the unit.
Education
High School Diploma -
R.B. STALL HIGH SCHOOL
North Charleston, SC06-1983
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Document organization
- Experienced with applicant tracking software
- Proficient in maintaining employee files
- Detailed background assessment
- HRIS management
Accomplishments
- Successful Joint Commission survey with no findings for 2017, 2015 and 2014 for the 9 Gold Seals in which East Cooper Medical Center holds for their specialty service lines.
- Successful Joint Commission survey with no findings for 2023, 2016 and 2013 for East Cooper Medical Center’s hospital survey for all services.
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER
08.2002 - 01.2026
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST
RALPH H. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER
08.1999 - 06.2000
PERSONNEL CLERK
RALPH H. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER
02.1989 - 08.1999
MEDICAL CLERK
RALPH H. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER
10.1988 - 02.1989
MEDICAL CLERK
RALPH H. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER
10.1987 - 10.1988
High School Diploma -
R.B. STALL HIGH SCHOOL