Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests Volunteer Work
References
Timeline
Volunteer
MJ "Jessica" McGrail

MJ "Jessica" McGrail

Triathlete
Highlands,NJ

Summary

  • For two decades, I have been an enthusiastic participant in Ironman Triathlons, pushing my physical and mental limits to achieve my personal best. My passion for fitness has led me to become a certified Les Mills Body Pump Instructor, StrongNation Certified by Zumba, and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor. I take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and strive to inspire and motivate my class participants to reach their fitness goals.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, fitness techniques, and muscle recovery to prevent injury and promote success.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Les Mills Certified Body Pump Instructor
  • StrongNation Certified Instructor by Zumba
  • NJ Registered Pharmacy Tech
  • BLS/AED Certified
  • CNA Certified by Hackensack Meridian


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
03.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
  • Led weekly classes for up to 20 individuals with consistent participation and positive feedback.
  • Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
  • Promoted overall wellness by incorporating mindfulness practice into selected group sessions, enhancing participant's mental well-being alongside physical fitness achievements.

Patient Care Associate

JERSEY SHORE MEDICAL CTR
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
  • 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
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
  • Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Secretary II

RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CTR
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Management of Patient Call
  • Scheduling is the most main part of my job
  • Film/File Integrity
  • Greet/assist guests/customers Knowledge and understanding of computer systems
  • Maintain Billing Information
  • Data Management
  • Management of telephone calls
  • Patient Assistance
  • Provides Clerical Support
  • Responsible for Patient/Data Management
  • Maintains work area/supplies.

Pharmacy Tech I

JERSEY SHORE MEDICAL CTR
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Assist pharmacists under direct supervision to prepare and dispense medications
  • Delivers medications to the nursing unit
  • Nurse cart change
  • MedSelect
  • Delivers IV medications under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist
  • Unit-dosing medications
  • Monthly floor inspections and monitors expiration dates in the pharmacy areas
  • Maintain Pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion.

Billing Account Rep. III

BARNABAS HEALTH/MEDASSETS
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for performing the daily download of accounts and billing of accounts
  • Responsible for processing all inpatient, outpatient, and recurring accounts for all payers whether through electronic submission or hard copy, in an accurate, complaint, and timely manner
  • Responsible for collecting and verifying all documentation as necessary for timely billing of patient accounts, including requesting and collecting medical records and other documents ensuring the acceptance of the claim (clean claim)
  • Non-Federal, Workers Comp, No Fault Hard Copy billing.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Medical Coding And Billing

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ

Diploma in the Airlines Industry -

IAA (International Air Academy)
Vancouver, WA

No Degree - Public Health

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
01.2028

Skills

  • Relationship and Community Building
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Motivation Techniques
  • Injury Prevention
  • Weight Control Guidance
  • Communication and Interpersonal Connection
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Brand Promotion
  • Technique Optimization
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Weights and Equipment

Interests Volunteer Work

  • Accomplished Ironman/Triathlete and Marathoner since 2004.
  • Active participant in New Life Christian Church Music Ministry, Pastoral Care, and Kidz Ministry.
  • THANC (Thyroid Head and Neck Cancer Foundation, Marathon Team)
  • Water For Life (Build Water Well around the world, Triathlon Team)
  • Active TEAM IMF (Ironman Foundation) Since 2017
  • Volunteer SPCA Monmouth County
  • Volunteer 3HEARTS FOR PAWS RESCUE SHELTER
  • Volunteer TinyPawsRescues
  • Missionary

References

  • Lisa M. Looz RN, BC, (732)360-4204, Lisalooz@aol.com
  • Sandy Hammond, (732)337-3247 / (732)872-2745, Skay7@gmx.com

Timeline

Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
03.2024 - Current

Patient Care Associate

JERSEY SHORE MEDICAL CTR
01.2018 - 01.2020

Secretary II

RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CTR
01.2015 - 01.2018

Pharmacy Tech I

JERSEY SHORE MEDICAL CTR
01.2012 - 01.2015

Billing Account Rep. III

BARNABAS HEALTH/MEDASSETS
01.2008 - 01.2012

Certificate of Completion - Medical Coding And Billing

Brookdale Community College

Diploma in the Airlines Industry -

IAA (International Air Academy)

No Degree - Public Health

Brookdale Community College
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