Lauren Harju
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Recent nursing graduate seeking an opportunity to apply use of my academic achievement and clinical skills to begin my career as a nurse.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optical Staff
Raymond Opticians
New Rochelle, NY
08.2018 - Current
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Pretested patients prior to optometrist examination assessing pressures, visual acuities and autorefraction.
- Instructed customers on methods for adapting to glasses, proper wear and necessary care.
- Ensured compliance with local health regulations regarding sanitization protocols.
- Documented customer prescriptions, wrote detailed work orders and collected payments to facilitate smooth appointments.
Unit Clerk (Ambulatory Surgery)
St. Johns Riverside Hospital
Yonkers, NY
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Greeted patients, determined purpose of visit and directed to appropriate staff.
- Provided support to physicians and nursing staff with administrative tasks.
- Prepared charts for outpatient and inpatient services.
- Supported patients with timely and knowledgeable response to diverse requests.
Patient Access Representative
Sound Shore Medical Center
New Rochelle, NY
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Greeted patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Verified demographics and insurance information to register patients in computer system.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
- Assisted with patient requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Medical Records
Bayberry Care Center
New Rochelle, NY
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Updated patient files with new medical information as needed.
- Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05-2012
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Task Prioritization
- Multitasking and Organization
- Attention to Detail
- MS Office
Accomplishments
- Magna cum laude
- Sigma Theta Tau
Certification
- CITI program course: Research Study Design (RSD)
3/13/2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Optical Staff
Raymond Opticians
08.2018 - Current
Unit Clerk (Ambulatory Surgery)
St. Johns Riverside Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2020
Patient Access Representative
Sound Shore Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2012
Medical Records
Bayberry Care Center
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts