Organized and dedicated Employee with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments and work well under pressure. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Expert in managing confidential records and fostering relationships, I excel in problem-solving and data analysis, ensuring seamless patient experiences while maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispatcher
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Poplar Bluff, MO
03.2026 - Current
Coordinated emergency responses, ensuring timely dispatch of units to critical incidents.
Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to coordinate multi-jurisdictional operations effectively.
Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
Provided exceptional customer service to callers, remaining empathetic and patient during emergencies.
Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.
Maintained high levels of confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
Patient Access Registrar
Saint Francis Healthcare System
Poplar Bluff, MO
12.2019 - 02.2026
Determined patient financial needs and referred eligible patients to proper county, state, or federal agencies to obtain financial assistance.
Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
Explained estimated cost for medical treatments and answered patient questions to promote good understanding of proposed services.
Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits.
Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
Answer phone calls and messages for multiple physicians and all imaging department, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
General Manager
Pizza Inn
Poplar Bluff, MO
11.2007 - 08.2023
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and schedules.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.