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Work History
Education
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Grace Navarro

Racine

Summary

Motivated and compassionate nursing student seeking an LPN position. Experienced in healthcare administration, medical billing and claims management, customer service, and caregiving. Skilled in communication, teamwork, organization, documentation, and providing quality care in fast-paced environments. Strong ability to build rapport with patients and clients, maintain professionalism, and adapt to changing situations. Dedicated to delivering safe, patient-centered care and contributing positively to the healthcare team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Claims department

Billing management, Racine Co
Racine, WI
04.2024 - Current
  • Worked in the Claims Department processing and managing medical billing and coding claims for large healthcare clients.
  • Previously served in an administrative role, answering the main phone line, assisting patients with billing inquiries, processing payments, and generating automated payment reports.
  • Developed strong communication skills through daily interactions with patients, healthcare providers, supervisors, and insurance representatives.
  • Gained experience in medical billing, claims management, customer service, problem-solving, and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and professional growth by successfully advancing from an administrative position to the Claims Department within the organization.

Dog Handler & dog trainer

Katie's Canine Klubhouse LLC
Caledonia
09.2018 - Current

Provide daily care for dogs, including feeding, bathing, grooming, administering medications as directed, and monitoring for changes in behavior or health status.

  • Ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment by maintaining kennel and facility cleanliness.
  • Assist with dog training programs focused on behavior modification, socialization, and basic obedience.
  • Collaborate with experienced trainers to educate pet owners and provide guidance on animal care and behavior management.
  • Perform front desk responsibilities, including client check-in and check-out, scheduling boarding and grooming appointments, processing payments, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, customer service, and organizational skills while working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Build trusting relationships with clients by providing compassionate care and clear communication regarding their pets’ needs

Crew member

Beachside Oasis, Racine Co
Racine, WI
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment by assisting customers, processing transactions, and addressing questions or concerns.
  • Prepared and served food and specialty beverages, including smoothies, shakes, and concession items, while following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Completed opening and closing duties, including setting up outdoor dining areas, stocking supplies, cleaning workstations, and ensuring the facility was ready for daily operations.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and safe environment for customers and staff.
  • Collaborated with team members across departments to ensure efficient service and smooth daily operations.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills when managing customer needs, weather-related challenges, and high-volume periods.
  • Developed strong communication, teamwork, time management, and customer service skills.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing student

Gateway Technical College (College of science and health)
Racine, Wisconsin
08.2026

Pre-Nursing student

University of Wisconsin Parkside
Kenosha, Wisconsin
03.2023

Highschool - undefined

Walden III
Racine
06.2022

Skills

    Skills:

  • Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient Education
  • Documentation & EHR Charting
  • Infection Control
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Safety
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical skills:

  • Vital Signs Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Head-to-Toe Assessment
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Wound Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Specimen Collection
  • Intake and Output Monitoring
  • Infection Control
  • Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Patient Education
  • Safe Patient Transfers and Positioning

Accomplishments

University of Wisconsin–Parkside
Pre-Nursing Coursework

  • Dean’s List, 3 Consecutive Semesters (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023)

Gateway technical College

  • Successfully completed the Nursing Assistant Training Program, Gateway Technical College
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association

Additional Information

Clinical Experience

Practical Nursing Clinical Rotations

  • Long-Term Care Clinical: Provided patient-centered care, assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), administered medications under supervision, and monitored patient status.
  • Obstetric (OB) Clinical: Completed rotations on the Postpartum Unit, Labor & Delivery Unit, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), assisting with maternal and newborn care, patient education, and nursing assessments.
  • Medical-Surgical Clinical (In Progress): Currently completing a medical-surgical clinical rotation at Ascension All Saints Hospital, providing nursing care, performing assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team

Relevant Nursing Coursework

  • Successfully completed coursework in Nursing Skills, Pharmacology, Nursing Fundamentals, and Nursing Health Promotion.
  • Currently completing Nursing Health Alterations as part of the Practical Nursing program.

Timeline

Claims department

Billing management, Racine Co
04.2024 - Current

Crew member

Beachside Oasis, Racine Co
05.2019 - 09.2019

Dog Handler & dog trainer

Katie's Canine Klubhouse LLC
09.2018 - Current

Highschool - undefined

Walden III

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing student

Gateway Technical College (College of science and health)

Pre-Nursing student

University of Wisconsin Parkside