Ginny Kozak
Paradise,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker/Co-Business Owner
New Again Remodeling & Repair
Grants Pass , OR
2021.10 - 2024.06
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
Heart Monitor Technician/ Unit Clerk ICU
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
Grants Pass , OR
2019.01 - 2021.10
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Calibrated and troubleshot equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Operated telemetry systems to monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm remotely.
- Compiled comprehensive reports of patient's cardiac activity during testing or monitoring periods.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, or technicians to provide optimal care for patients.
- Interpreted complex waveforms associated with different types of arrhythmias accurately.
- Responded quickly to any alarms generated from the monitors in order to assess potential problems.
- Instructed staff members on proper operation of various types of cardiac monitors.
- Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
- Analyzed trends in patient's vitals over time in order to detect any abnormalities early on.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations by providing accurate readings from the monitor quickly.
- Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
- Monitored patients on telemetry by computer or transtelephonically.
- Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
- Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
- Guided junior staff on how to compare and interpret rhythm strips.
- Discharged patients from system by creating discharge letters and reports for physicians and office staff.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents.
- Answered phones in a courteous manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Maintained patient medical records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Monitored vital signs of patients in the ICU unit and reported changes to nurses or physicians.
- Answered phone calls from family members inquiring about patient status.
- Assisted with filing, faxing, photocopying, scanning documents and other administrative duties as needed.
- Greeted visitors and answered inquiries regarding hospital policies and procedures.
- Ordered supplies for the ICU unit according to departmental guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits by coordinating with doctors' offices and hospitals.
- Registered new patients into the system, verifying insurance information and collecting co-payments when necessary.
- Provided support to nursing staff by running errands such as delivering lab results or picking up medications from the pharmacy.
- Compiled daily reports on patient admissions, discharges, transfers within the ICU unit.
- Prepared charts for incoming patients prior to their admission into the ICU unit.
- Collaborated with nursing staff on bed assignments based on availability and acuity levels of patients in need of care.
- Ensured that all required forms were completed accurately before discharging a patient from the ICU unit.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers and other healthcare personnel involved in a patient's care.
- Processed orders received from doctors quickly and accurately using an electronic health record system.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Opthalmic Technician
Ridge Eye Care
Paradise , CA
2018.10 - 2018.11
- Assisted ophthalmologists with patient examinations and surgeries.
- Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
- Maintained records of patient medical histories and test results.
- Provided assistance in the preparation of equipment for procedures.
- Operated diagnostic instruments such as optical coherence tomography and fundus cameras.
- Collected data from visual field testing, retinal imaging, corneal topography.
- Prepared patient charts prior to each visit including relevant past medical history.
- Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
- Observed patients during office visits or treatments for signs of adverse reactions or complications.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Wrote, edited and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Maintained smooth patient flow throughout facility, promoting efficient overall operations.
- Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
Patient Service Representative/Health Unit Certified Nursing Assistant
Enloe Medical Center
Chicoj , CA
2013.09 - 2016.05
- Greeted patients upon arrival and directed them to the appropriate area.
- Provided customer service by answering patient questions and addressing concerns.
- Verified insurance information, collected payments, and scheduled appointments.
- Maintained a clean and organized reception area.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner.
- Ensured all necessary paperwork was completed prior to patient visits.
- Informed patients about payment options, billing policies, and procedures related to their visit or procedure.
- Inputted patient demographic data into electronic health record system.
- Scanned documents into electronic health record system as needed.
- Reviewed patient accounts for accuracy on a regular basis.
- Assisted with scheduling follow-up appointments according to provider availability.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
Education
Cardiac Heart Monitor Technician Certificate
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Medford, OR2018-12
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cypress Acres Convalescent Home
Paradise, CA2005-04
Completion of Registered Nursing Pre-Requisites
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, ORSkills
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Customer Service
- Prioritization and time management
- Goal Oriented
- Clerical Support
- Filing and Recordkeeping
- Problem-Solving/ Critical Thinking Skills
- Interpersonal communication strength
- Analytical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Construction Worker/Co-Business Owner
New Again Remodeling & Repair
2021.10 - 2024.06
Heart Monitor Technician/ Unit Clerk ICU
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
2019.01 - 2021.10
Opthalmic Technician
Ridge Eye Care
2018.10 - 2018.11
Patient Service Representative/Health Unit Certified Nursing Assistant
Enloe Medical Center
2013.09 - 2016.05
Cardiac Heart Monitor Technician Certificate
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cypress Acres Convalescent Home
Completion of Registered Nursing Pre-Requisites
Rogue Community College
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