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Donna Harris

Durham,NC

Summary

Trained Caregiver skilled in providing direct care to clients with various conditions. Understand caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement, and physical care, including lifting, bathing, and feeding support. Understands age-related cognitive differences, and creates safe environment through observation and infection control. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.


Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and unmatched support. Proficient in utilizing customer service best practices and adept at exploring different solutions to address customer needs effectively.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Patient Coordinator

Avance Primary Care
11.2020 - Current

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  • Developed strong relationships with insurance providers, facilitating prompt claim processing and reducing billing errors for increased revenue collection.
  • Reduced patient wait times through effective coordination of appointments, maximizing provider availability to serve more patients in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews, evaluating candidates'' qualifications against job requirements, and making recommendations for hiring decisions.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by implementing secure recordkeeping practices and training staff on proper handling of sensitive patient information.
  • Increased patient retention by providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Boosted team morale by leading regular staff meetings to address challenges, celebrate successes, and implement new strategies for improvement.
  • Enhanced patient experience by creating a welcoming environment through diligent attention to office appearance and cleanliness standards.
  • Provided excellent customer service to all patients, addressing concerns and answering questions promptly and professionally.

PRIVATE DUTY NURSING ASSISTANT

Julian Waller, MD
02.2013 - 11.2020
  • Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients
  • Reported abnormal findings to case managers and nurses for immediate intervention
  • Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
  • Gathered medical histories and information to update medical records
  • Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
  • Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and toilet paper
  • Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
  • Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds
  • Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

In Terri's Hands, LLC ( PRN)
03.2015 - 10.2020
  • Delivered safe and effective patient care services in compliance with nursing standards and best practices
  • Scanned and filed patient information into medical records
  • Handled clerical tasks, including typing, filing, photocopying, and preparing letters
  • Answered telephones, distributed mail and faxes, and prepared patient files
  • Obtained insurance verifications, pre-authorizations, and pre-determinations
  • Took patient information and scanned into EMR, ensuring accurate records and patient authorizations
  • Answered incoming calls and forwarded calls to appropriate destinations.

NURSING ASSISTANT

Always Best Care Senior Services
03.2010 - 02.2015
  • Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine
  • Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
  • Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
  • Collaborated with peers and medical teams to support resident care plans, working under RN's supervision
  • Assisted the patient in day-to-day basic functions and prepared patient's meals according to meal plans
  • Answered call lights to check on patients, retrieve items, and call for advanced care
  • Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Satellite High School
Jamaica Queens, New York
08.1984

Skills

  • Patient observation
  • Medical Terminology
  • MS Word/ MS Excel
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Patient relationship building
  • OSHA & HIPPA Compliance
  • Conflict resolution
  • Compassionate
  • Team player
  • Belongings inspection
  • Perimeter control
  • Facility security
  • Inmate monitoring
  • Analytical thinking
  • Networking
  • Mobility assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Insurance Verification
  • Customer Service
  • Multitasking ability
  • Patient Care

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Lead Patient Coordinator

Avance Primary Care
11.2020 - Current

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

In Terri's Hands, LLC ( PRN)
03.2015 - 10.2020

PRIVATE DUTY NURSING ASSISTANT

Julian Waller, MD
02.2013 - 11.2020

NURSING ASSISTANT

Always Best Care Senior Services
03.2010 - 02.2015

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Satellite High School
Donna Harris