Laura Abrams
South Charleston,WV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Care Giver
Self-Employed/Family Members
09.2007 - 12.2023
- Improved client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate in-home care services.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Collaborated closely with family members to communicate updates on client progress and address any concerns or issues that arose during care provision.
- Preparation of meals.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with end of life care.
Receptionist
WV Consumer Advocate Office
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Hired as a temporary position through WV State Division of Personnel
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Project Coordinator
WV Department Of Health And Human Resources
10.2005 - 09.2007
- Promoted from Office Assistant III within the same office Division of Surveillance and Disease Control, HIV/AIDS and STD Program.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing new organizational tools and software.
- Input data received from reports of needle stick/sharps injuries
- Compiled bi-annual reports focusing on input data for Division Director and appointed committee.
- Researched new needles and safety devices to be presented to Director and committee.
- Planned and coordinated committee meetings.
- Aided with grant preparation.
- Prepared Power Point presentations concerning needle stick/sharps safety, the history of the program and up to date legislation.
- Attended meetings and conferences throughout the state, often as a presenter for the program.
- Served as a liason for the HIV/AIDS Consortium based out of Clarksburg under Jerry Adams.
- Attended conferences for the HIVAIDS Consortium and aided in preparation of informational packets for attendees.
- Received federal clearance to update the medical formulary for WV HIV/AIDS patients as required by Director.
- Answered multi-line phone system.
- Wrote and posted legal notices with state-wide newspapers.
- General clerical duties as assigned.
Office Assistant III
WV Department Of Health And Human Resources
02.2005 - 10.2005
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Streamlined communication between co-workers out in the field for better collaboration and increased productivity.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Answered the HIV/AIDS and STD hotline, directing calls to appropriate recipients
- Data Entry, maintaining high confidentiality and strict adherence to HIPAA law.
- Filled received orders for informational pamphlets and other materials as requested.
- Attended meetings and conferences, taking minutes and transcribing them to electronic format to be delivered to meeting/conference attendees.
- Prepared legal notices to be sent to statewide newspapers.
- Aided with grant preparation under Director's supervision.
- Ordering supplies as needed.
- General office duties as assigned.
Legal Transcriptionist
Self-employeed
08.2003 - 02.2005
- Enhanced document accuracy by transcribing legal proceedings with strict attention to detail.
- Managed sensitive audio recordings securely throughout the transcription process, safeguarding clients' data privacy.
- Streamlined transcription processes by utilizing specialized software tools for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Continually updated personal knowledge of industry trends and advancements in transcription technology to remain competitive in the field.
- Used advanced typing skills and proficiency in legal terminology to produce accurate, high-quality transcripts consistently.
- Ensured timely delivery of transcripts by managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines and multitasking effectively.
- Improved transcript quality by proofreading and editing documents for grammar, punctuation, and formatting consistency.
Data Entry Operator I
WV Department Of Tax And Revenue
03.2000 - 08.2003
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Verified data files prior to entry to maintain high data accuracy.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
Education
No Degree - Early Education K-8
WV State University
Institute, WVNo Degree - Certificate in Secretarial Sciences
Marvin Traviss Vocational Institute
Eaton Park, FLSkills
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Deadline Adherence
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Receptionist
WV Consumer Advocate Office
09.2011 - 03.2012
In Home Care Giver
Self-Employed/Family Members
09.2007 - 12.2023
Project Coordinator
WV Department Of Health And Human Resources
10.2005 - 09.2007
Office Assistant III
WV Department Of Health And Human Resources
02.2005 - 10.2005
Legal Transcriptionist
Self-employeed
08.2003 - 02.2005
Data Entry Operator I
WV Department Of Tax And Revenue
03.2000 - 08.2003
No Degree - Early Education K-8
WV State University
No Degree - Certificate in Secretarial Sciences
Marvin Traviss Vocational Institute