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Nikole Guyton

Auburn,WA

Summary

Versatile professional with an extensive background and diverse experience in providing assistance to families with varying needs. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as health conditions and behavior management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

PARAEDUCATOR HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Auburn School District
03.2021 - Current
  • Ensure accurate health record-keeping and first-aid delivery, enhancing safety for over 300 students.
  • Supervise students in all areas, fostering a safe environment with improved conduct.
  • Adapt to office tasks, showcasing multitasking skills and operational flexibility.
  • Maintain compliance with immunization records, ensuring regulatory adherence.
  • Implement student conduct strategies, achieving behavioral improvements.
  • Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
  • Actively participated in regular team meetings to discuss student progress, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies for continued success.
  • Strengthened communication between school staff, parents, and students by serving as a liaison for information sharing.

Medical Assistant - Certified

Swedish Medical Group
03.2010 - 09.2018
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications for 30 or more patients a day.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
  • Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.

SURGERY SCHEDULER/PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR, SR

Swedish Medical Group
03.2010 - 09.2018
  • Greeting and preparing patients for multiple surgeons, ensuring confirmation of patient identity with each encounter for more than 30 patients per day.
  • Act as contact for clinic providers, patients, and family, referring physicians, outside agencies, outside staff, and the public, by providing appropriate information regarding clinic services
  • Facilitate the flow of documents between patients, providers, and payers
  • Communicate with healthcare team members regarding the status and/or completion of care coordination activities
  • Surgery, procedure, and diagnostic test scheduling or services needed in the ambulatory management of patient's care
  • Assist surgeon with clinical procedures, arrange for testing, referrals and/or hospital admissions under direction of provider
  • Obtain insurance authorization for imaging or surgical procedures
  • Support development of clinic and divisional efficiency and effectiveness through participation in quality assessment and improvement activities
  • Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in managing last-minute schedule changes while minimizing disruption to overall workflow.
  • Handled urgent requests effectively, prioritizing cases requiring immediate attention while also balancing routine surgery demands appropriately.
  • Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
  • Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of inpatient procedures.
  • Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and clinic policies.
  • Took pre-operative orders from surgeons and anesthesiologists for smooth operation planning.
  • Obtained pre-authorizations and pre-certifications ahead of scheduled surgeries.
  • Trained and mentored new Medical Assistants, fostering development and clean team cohesion.
  • Provided crucial backup support to supervisor, ensuring continuity of operations.

Education

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DTA - Psychology

Green River College
Auburn, WA

DTA - Psychology

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA

Certificate - Medical Assistant

PIMA Medical Institute
Seattle, WA

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CERTIFICATE -

National Council For Mental Wellbeing

CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Peer Washington Development/Health Care Authority
Tacoma, WA
01-2025

Skills

  • Data Management/EMR
  • Healthcare Compliance
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Basic Office Equipment
  • Microsoft Office
  • Hardworking
  • Communicative
  • Collaborative teamwork

Timeline

PARAEDUCATOR HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Auburn School District
03.2021 - Current

Medical Assistant - Certified

Swedish Medical Group
03.2010 - 09.2018

SURGERY SCHEDULER/PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR, SR

Swedish Medical Group
03.2010 - 09.2018

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DTA - Psychology

Green River College

DTA - Psychology

Renton Technical College

Certificate - Medical Assistant

PIMA Medical Institute

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CERTIFICATE -

National Council For Mental Wellbeing

CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Peer Washington Development/Health Care Authority

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