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Raquel Calado

Rhode Island Hospital
East Providence,RI
3
Languages
13
years of professional experience

Reliable healthcare professional with experience supporting patients, visitors, and clinical teams in busy hospital environments. Skilled in customer relations, Epic use, and maintaining confidentiality while resolving issues quickly. Known for teamwork, clear communication, and helping improve patient flow.

Knowledgeable Representative with comprehensive background in customer service and client relations. Consistently recognized for resolving complex issues and improving customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability in fostering positive client interactions and maintaining high service standards.

Work History

Information Desk Representative

12 Years 7 Months
Rhode Island Hospital | 04.2014 - Current
  • Used care values when answering phone calls for patient information.
  • Located appointments in Epic and checked hospitalization status for patients.
  • Helped patients, visitors, and employees enter hospital while giving accurate information and following confidentiality and visitation policies.
  • Provided labels for entrants for appointments, visitation, vendors, interviews, and pharmacy.
  • Kept work area clean each day, delivered strong customer service, directed customers to correct locations, and contacted help desk for computer, phone, Epic, and other daily support needs.
  • Train new employees. assist the manager and review monthly schedules ensuring the schedule is correct
  • Worked with clinical and administrative teams to improve patient flow and reduce delays.
  • Greeted customers warmly to set tone of customer experience and provide welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
  • Learned and followed all organizational policies and procedures to maintain safe and professional working environments.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.

Patient Care Advocate

1 Year 11 Months
Rhode Island Hospital | 01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Supported patient concerns with care teams to promote timely resolution and clear communication.
  • Showed empathy with diverse patient populations and built trust through compassionate interactions.
  • Promoted medication adherence, patient safety, and calm response while handling difficult situations.
  • Delivered quality customer service to patients and medical staff.
  • Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
  • Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
  • Demonstrated empathy toward diverse patient populations, building trust through compassionate interactions.

Housekeeper for Perioperative Services

2 Years 9 Months
Rhode Island Hospital | 04.2014 - 01.2017
  • Maintained patient operating rooms, pre-op, PACU, restrooms, and common areas in line with infection-control standards.
  • Disinfected high-touch surfaces with approved cleaning chemicals and hospital sanitation procedures.
  • Collected soiled linens, waste, and sharps containers following safety protocols.
  • Responded promptly to turnover rooms and special procedure rooms while supporting perioperative department standards.
  • Restocked housekeeping carts with supplies and checked readiness for daily assignments.
  • Followed isolation precautions when cleaning rooms with special precaution requirements.
  • Trained new housekeeping staff on cleaning routines, equipment use, and workplace safety.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.

Education

High School Diploma

Central High School | Providence | 06-1991

Math, science, social studies, English, gym, Portuguese

Skills

Customer support
Goal-oriented mindset
Customer relations
Data entry proficiency
Customer service
Decision-making
Calm under pressure
Teamwork
Problem-solving abilities
Problem-solving skills
Calm and professional under pressure
Reliability
Understanding customer needs
Customer service excellence
Team collaboration

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Care Advocate

Rhode Island Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2018Read More

Information Desk Representative

Rhode Island Hospital
04.2014 - CurrentRead More

Housekeeper for Perioperative Services

Rhode Island Hospital
04.2014 - 01.2017Read More

Central High School

High School Diploma
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Raquel Calado