Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Usher of the Year 2023
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Merita Dinnauer

Oconomowoc

Summary

Compassionate professional with a background in home healthcare and guest services. Known for exceptional patience and strong communication skills, fostering positive interactions. Prepared to leverage expertise in enhancing client experiences and maintaining safety standards.

Dedicated usher with a strong focus on guest service, safety awareness, and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance customer experiences and maintain a safe environment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Usher

Lake Country Dockhounds
Oconomowoc, WI
05.2022 - Current
  • Greeted and directed guests to ensure smooth entry and enhance overall customer experience.
  • Monitored seating arrangements to optimize guest flow during events.
  • Assisted in crowd management, maintaining safety protocols throughout the venue.
  • Provided information on event schedules, enhancing guest engagement and satisfaction.
  • Trained new ushers on operational procedures and customer

engagement techniques.

  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of seating areas, before, during and after shows.

Home Healthcare Provider

Quality Home Care
Oconomowoc, WI
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
  • Assisted clients with medication management, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
  • Monitored client health status, documenting changes and reporting to medical teams.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.

Patient Service Representative

ProHealth Care
Hartland, WI
11.1998 - 12.2011
  • Assisted patients with appointment scheduling and inquiries, ensuring efficient service delivery.
  • Managed patient check-in processes, verifying insurance information and collecting co-pays accurately.
  • Handled patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, enhancing their experience through effective communication and support.
  • Trained new staff on office procedures and software systems to ensure consistent service quality.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline referral processes, improving patient care coordination.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced patient wait times and increased satisfaction scores.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs related to HIPAA compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on regulatory requirements.
  • Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
  • Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service during check-in and check-out processes.
  • Managed patient registration process, confirming data accuracy and completeness.
  • Used [Software] to schedule appointments.
  • Assisted patients in filling out check-in and payment paperwork.
  • Facilitated patient registration by accurately entering demographic and insurance information into electronic health record systems.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI
03-2020

High School Diploma -

Big Creek High School
War, WV
06-1970

Skills

  • Patience and composure
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Working under pressure
  • Safety awareness
  • Guest service
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Customer relations
  • Team player mentality
  • Verbal communication

Certification

CNA March 2020

Timeline

Usher

Lake Country Dockhounds
05.2022 - Current

Home Healthcare Provider

Quality Home Care
05.2017 - 01.2019

Patient Service Representative

ProHealth Care
11.1998 - 12.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant

Waukesha County Technical College

High School Diploma -

Big Creek High School

Usher of the Year 2023

I was chosen as Usher of the Year for the way that I interacted with both fans and Management in 2023.

Merita Dinnauer