Genita Edwards
St. Louis,MO
Summary
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my training, education and work experience.
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help the team succeed.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Care Aide (ICA)
Betty Wheeler Junior Classic Academy
Saint Louis, MT
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Working with special education students with social, emotional, and learning disabilities
- Assisted children with daily activities and personal care needs to enhance their independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized care plans for students.
- Supported students during transition periods, fostering emotional stability and smooth adjustment.upported educational staff in creating a nurturing environment for students.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented guidance strategies.
- Facilitated group activities to develop social skills, encouraging peer interaction and teamwork.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Documented daily observations and reported significant changes in behavior.
- Completed documentation of care plans, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Observed client behavior and reported any changes to the supervisor or appropriate personnel.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom and play areas.
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BAM
Thermo fisher Scientific
Saint Louis, MO
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed errands, streamlined paperwork, and completed data entry to support office staff and enhance overall productivity.
- Assisted with additional tasks to keep projects on-track and meet tight deadlines.
- Organized files and records, allowing managers to focus on pressing responsibilities.
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.
Pharmacy Tech Clerk
Express Scripts
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Supported clerical tasks to enhance pharmacy operations
- Processed pharmacy orders, provided customer service, managed administrative tasks, and dispensed medications accurately.
- Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted pharmacists with medication therapy management tasks.
- Maintained inventory levels of pharmaceutical supplies and equipment.
Warehouse Administrator
US Pack Logistics
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Created warehouse tags for pallets and cartons, managed packing lists and bills of lading, documented exceptions to product receipt within 24 hours, uploaded clear, accurate pictures of damages into database, communicated receiving issues and discrepancies to Installation Coordinator, scanned packing lists and bills of lading, and attached them to assigned projects in database.
- Managed inventory records and maintained accurate stock levels.
- Coordinated shipping schedules and ensured timely dispatch of products.
- Oversaw material handling and organized warehouse layout for efficiency.
Church Secretary
Communion Church Ministries
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Coordinated funerals and church meetings, managed supplies ordering, processed bills, and handled all incoming and outgoing mail.
- Managed church calendar and scheduled events for Communion Church Ministries.
- Prepared and distributed weekly bulletins and newsletters to congregation members.
- Maintained accurate membership records and updated database regularly.
Patient Care Technician
St. Louis University Hospital
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed correspondence and scheduled meetings to facilitate smooth administrative operations., vital signs, processed lab work, scheduled appointments and conducted IV removals.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for procedures and treatments.
Patient Transporter
Cardinal Glennon Children Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Transported patients between departments and assisted nurses with patient care.
- Transported patients safely to various departments within the children’s hospital.
- Assisted nursing staff by moving patients on stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Ensured equipment was clean and ready for patient transport needs.
Medical Assistant
Dr. James W. Knight
03.2009 - 04.2009
- Medical assistant internship, front and back duties, pulled and organized patient charts for efficient access during exams, performed Doppler's and EKGs, assisted with sutures and staples to support patient care, answered multi-line phones, scheduled appointments, performed vital signs, processed lab work and conducted blood draws to facilitate accurate diagnostics.
- Performed routine clinical tasks, including vital signs and lab tests.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated medical histories.
- Assisted in patient intake and managed appointment scheduling.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
12-2009
H.S. Diploma -
Vashon High School
12-2006
Skills
- Special education expertise
- Individualized support
- Student monitoring
- Behavior modification
- Crisis management
- Personal care assistance
- Care management
- Care plan evaluation
- Engagement activities
- Group facilitation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Emotional guidance
- Dependability
- Relationship management
- Time management
- Educational technology
- Document management
- Client case management
- Strong ethics
- Active listening
- Behavior modification
- Care plan evaluation
Timeline
Instructional Care Aide (ICA)
Betty Wheeler Junior Classic Academy
10.2024 - 05.2025
BAM
Thermo fisher Scientific
08.2022 - 12.2022
Pharmacy Tech Clerk
Express Scripts
03.2020 - 07.2022
Warehouse Administrator
US Pack Logistics
05.2019 - 02.2020
Church Secretary
Communion Church Ministries
02.2017 - 04.2019
Patient Care Technician
St. Louis University Hospital
02.2014 - 01.2017
Medical Assistant
Dr. James W. Knight
03.2009 - 04.2009
Patient Transporter
Cardinal Glennon Children Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2013
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Everest College
H.S. Diploma -
Vashon High School