ELBA CRUMP
Jackson,NJ
Summary
Adept at streamlining lab processes, I enhanced specimen processing efficiency by 20% at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Skilled in Cerner and Microsoft, my proficiency ensures accurate data management. Known for exceptional organizational abilities and a results-driven approach, I excel in fast-paced environments, significantly improving patient care and laboratory operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
- Accession Specimens
- Coverslip and label slides
- Assist Pathologist and/or Histotechnologist with specimen grossing
- Maintain record keeping logs according to policy manuel guidelines
- Maintain equipment according to company procedures
- Enters and prints necessary labels
- Prints necessary patient history information
- File histology requisitions and slides
- Assist with the orientation and training of other employees
Lab Assistant
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Give support to the Cytology Department, by performing variety of routine and non-routine technical and clerical duties
- Accessioning and processing all Gyn and Non-gyn specimens in preparation for Pathologist review and diagnosis
- Entering data into Cytology Databases
- Obtaining clinical information and histories
- Follows established procedures to get cytology specimens into the processor, including the registration of patient/specimens
- Assigning unique numbers to each specimen
- Prepare body fluids for analysis and staining
Concierge
The Brookside
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Cordially and professionally greet and direct residents, visitors, callers, and staff
- Become acquainted with staff members and their functions in order to properly route calls and mail
- Proficient in use of multi-line telephone system, and ability to use a 2 way radio
- Cooperate with other departments to facilitate communications and notification of immediate needs
Bed Board Controller
Kimball Medical Center
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Answering calls
- Coordinating bed assignments and utilizations including admissions, births, transfers and discharges
- Start a death certificate on a patient who has expired, also make sure proper people are notified
- Communicate with physicians and nurses regarding Emergency and Direct admissions based on bed availability, treatment plan and admission criteria
- Initiate and maintain communication with Emergency Department, Operating Room, Specialty area
- Strategize and recommend anticipated placement of patient to appropriate unit at appropriate time
- Initiate elective pre-certification and coordinate urgent/emergent admission authorization
- Facilitate transfers from other Healthcare Organizations with Administration by collecting appropriate demographic and financial data
- Monitor Hospital occupancy, notify Supervisors of impending diversion conditions
- Log and distribute physicians Orders, patient histories and clinic charts
- Maintain records of patient furlough, room rate adjustments, in house transfers and 24 hour observation
- Enforce delinquent Physician policies by denying admitting privileges to noncompliant Physicians
- Work closely with Medical Records Department regarding delinquency list
Emergency Room Registrar
Kimball Medical Center
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Collect and update patient information specifically as it relates to income, residency, identity and insurance information on the chart and input that information in the electronic medical record system
- Verify patient's insurance benefits
- Notify patients of co-payments, deductibles or deposits needed
- Represents hospital as the focal point for all initial communication
- Maintains positive customer service at all times, referring unresolved issues to appropriate supervisor
Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Assistant
Back, Seigel & Goldstein
10.2005 - 02.2010
- Assisted with preparation of equipment and aided physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients
- Explained procedures and treatment to patients and when appropriate to significant others
- Prepared exam rooms including restocking of treatment areas and disinfecting exam tables and counters
- Prepared patients for appointments by obtaining and documenting accurate temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight information
- Reviewed patient charts to ensure that all test results and correspondence were present prior to seeing the doctor
- Prepared patients for physical examination by screening them for appropriate information and instructed them about the collection of samples and tests
Multi Skill Technician
Centra State Hospital
05.2004 - 02.2007
- Collected and logged blood tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for testing
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients and their families
- Provided adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments and therapeutic baths
- Maintained patients personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom to aide patients with showers and baths
- Assisted patients with all their daily living activities serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning
- Provided patient comfort by responding to patients call lights, requests and reporting observations to patients nursing supervisor
Certified Nurse Assistant
The Manor
07.2003 - 05.2004
- Helped patients by supporting all their personal hygiene and daily living needs
- Provided comfort, transportation and vital sign monitoring
- Obtained and recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates and food/fluid intake and output information
- Clean, sterilize, store, prepare and issue dressing packs, treatment trays and other supplies
Education
Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Psychology
Ocean County Community College
Toms RiverSkills
- Perfect Care Database
- Cerner
- Microsoft
Timeline
Lab Assistant
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
Lab Assistant
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
11.2014 - 07.2016
Concierge
The Brookside
06.2014 - 06.2016
Bed Board Controller
Kimball Medical Center
02.2011 - 02.2014
Emergency Room Registrar
Kimball Medical Center
02.2010 - 02.2011
Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Assistant
Back, Seigel & Goldstein
10.2005 - 02.2010
Multi Skill Technician
Centra State Hospital
05.2004 - 02.2007
Certified Nurse Assistant
The Manor
07.2003 - 05.2004
Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Psychology
Ocean County Community College
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