Jo Marie Thrower
Geneva,OH
Summary
I have been a proactive unit secretary and caregiver with 16 years of healthcare experience. Frequently commended for a proactive, reliability, and a patient-focused attitude. Eager to bring superior performance and a strong work ethic to help achieve patient and team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Med/Surg Unit Secretary
University Hospitals, Geneva Medical Center
Geneva, OH
12.2011 - Current
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
- Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals.
- Developed training protocols for new unit secretaries.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
STNA
Rae Ann Skilled Nursing Of Geneva
Geneva, OH
04.2008 - 06.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance 20-25 patients per shift.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Education
GED -
Madison High School
Madison, OHAssociate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OHSkills
- Respiratory Care Procedures
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Acute Illness
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Ventilation Management
- Airway Management
- EMR Systems
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Education
- Spirometer Reading
- Respiratory Conditions
Timeline
Med/Surg Unit Secretary
University Hospitals, Geneva Medical Center
12.2011 - Current
STNA
Rae Ann Skilled Nursing Of Geneva
04.2008 - 06.2011
GED -
Madison High School
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lakeland Community College
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