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Karen A Groves

Kansas City,MO

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

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Frontier School of Excellence
Kansas City, MO
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
  • Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
  • Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.

Substitute Teacher

Flexible Educators
Chillicothe, MO
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
  • Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
  • Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
  • Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
  • Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
  • Assisted struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one tutoring.

Lead Anesthesia Technician

Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
07.2015 - 03.2023
  • Cleaned and restocked carts in operating rooms for general surgery and labor and delivery.
  • Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
  • Helped place intravenous infusion lines and invasive pressure monitoring devices.
  • Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
  • Set up pressure transducers by properly calibrating transducers and pressure nodules.
  • Provided technical guidance and direction to Anesthesia Technicians in the areas of anesthesia machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
  • Developed work schedules for Anesthesia Technicians ensuring adequate coverage of all shifts.
  • Assisted with the training of new Anesthesia Technicians on the use and operation of anesthesia machines.

Surgical Support Technician

University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
05.2009 - 07.2015
  • Trained 25 staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
  • Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.

Technical DP Lab Assistant

Saint Lukes Health System
Kansas City, MO
06.2005 - 05.2009
  • Assisted 12 with training new employees by educating on safety protocols and processes.
  • Educated department with new rules and regulations of changes in insurance, stayed updated with the requirements of the policies. Ensure that the ICD-9 codes matched the services rendered.
  • Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
  • Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
  • Maintained and tested sterility of medical equipment.
  • Prepared standard solutions to combine with samples according to formulas or procedures.

Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Corp Of America
Kansas City, MO
04.2004 - 06.2005
  • Pull and pour off specimens for various department to test
  • Pull, label and pack specimens according to OSHA rules and regulations
  • Accessioning specimens
  • Perform packing audits

Administrative Assistant

Triad Construction Company
Kansas City, MO
05.2002 - 08.2004
  • Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
  • Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
  • Maintained accurate department and customer records.
  • Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
  • Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
  • Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.

Technical Service Assistant

Lockton Companies, LLC
Kansas City, MO
03.1997 - 09.2002
  • Supported customers with online billing, access and account issues.
  • Worked with internal teams to deliver accurate information to customers and service accounts.
  • Assisted customer in understanding products, components and systems using technical demonstration.
  • Increased technical knowledge by reading trade publications, operating manuals and diagnostics information.
  • Handled customer service issues by providing guidance or escalating for advanced support.

Insurance Billing Specialist

Baptist Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
06.1994 - 08.2000
  • Accurately input procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to generate up-to-date invoices.
  • Submitted claims to insurance companies.
  • Entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to facilitate invoicing and account management.
  • Participated in workshops, seminars and training classes to gain stronger education in industry updates and federal regulations.
  • Provided prompt and accurate services through knowledge of government regulations, health benefits and healthcare terminology.
  • Reconciled codes against services rendered.
  • Checked claims coding for accuracy with ICD-10 standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Academy
Kansas City, MO
05.1985

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • Staff Scheduling
  • Physician Support
  • Anesthesia Services
  • Surgical Supplies and Equipment
  • People Skills
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Building
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Training & Development
  • Problem Resolution
  • Data Management

Military

US Army

91A Medical Specialists

71L Administrative Assistant

Certification

  • Pharmacy Tech License
  • Substitute Teacher Certificate
  • Medical Specialists Certificate

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Frontier School of Excellence
05.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Flexible Educators
04.2023 - 05.2024

Lead Anesthesia Technician

Research Medical Center
07.2015 - 03.2023

Surgical Support Technician

University of Kansas Hospital
05.2009 - 07.2015

Technical DP Lab Assistant

Saint Lukes Health System
06.2005 - 05.2009

Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Corp Of America
04.2004 - 06.2005

Administrative Assistant

Triad Construction Company
05.2002 - 08.2004

Technical Service Assistant

Lockton Companies, LLC
03.1997 - 09.2002

Insurance Billing Specialist

Baptist Medical Center
06.1994 - 08.2000

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Penn Valley Community College

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