Jessica Corizzo
Hartsville,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated, recent Licensed Practical Nurse graduate with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and able to quickly master new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bed Control Coordinator
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
10.2022 - Current
- Reviewed requests from doctors, nurses, and other departments for additional beds when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of bed availability and patient census data.
- Collaborated with medical teams to improve the efficiency of patient flow through the system.
- Negotiated agreements with outside facilities when necessary to provide overflow accommodations.
- Assisted in developing procedures for responding quickly to changes in patient volumes and needs.
- Ensured timely notification of any changes in bed availability status due to maintenance or repairs.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to identify potential solutions for bed shortages or overcrowding.
- Monitored daily admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure proper bed utilization.
ER Unit Secretary
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Answered phones, responded to inquiries, and directed calls appropriately.
- Greeted patients, visitors, and physicians upon arrival to the ER unit.
- Assisted with training new employees who are assigned to work in the ER Unit.
- Performed clerical duties such as typing, filing, copying, faxing.
- Prepared documents for physician signatures according to hospital protocols.
- Provided administrative support to the nursing staff in a busy ER unit.
- Served as liaison between family members and staff members in the ER unit.
- Facilitated communication between nurses and doctors within the ER unit.
- Managed incoming requests for medical records from other departments or outside agencies.
- Maintained patient records and updated medical charts as needed.
- Processed paperwork related to admissions and discharges of patients from the ER unit.
- 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.
- Prepared reports, invoices, letters, or medical records using word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Web
Middletown, NY
06.2010 - 08.2017
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Occupational Health Technician
Partners In Safety
Middletown, NY
09.2003 - 05.2009
- Maintained records of all occupational health tests conducted.
- Assisted with the implementation of new policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing workplace safety.
- Conducted auditory, visual, and respiratory screenings to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Compiled data from various sources such as medical records, laboratory results, questionnaires for analysis purposes.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on equipment used for administering tests.
- Documented all activities related to specimen collection, processing, and reporting of results.
- Reviewed chain of custody documents prior to specimen collection process.
- Created reports summarizing drug testing results for management review.
- Organized and maintained records of test results in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations concerning employee drug testing programs.
- Administered pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, follow-up, and other types of drug tests as required by company policy or law.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to employee drug test results.
- Conducted drug screening tests using urine, hair, and breath samples according to established protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC12-2023
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown, NY06-2003
Skills
- Policy Adherence and Healthcare Regulations and HIPAA Guidelines
- Patient Prioritization
- Patient Flow Management
- Critical Thinking
- Epic Software Systems, as well as Microsoft
- Patient Safety and Advocacy
- Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- SC state LPN License
Timeline
Bed Control Coordinator
McLeod Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
ER Unit Secretary
McLeod Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2022
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Web
06.2010 - 08.2017
Occupational Health Technician
Partners In Safety
09.2003 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeastern Technical College
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School