Rhonda Fogel
Sparta,WI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Technician
Mayo Clinic Health System
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
- Assisted with reception duties like scheduling patients and completing follow up calls.
- Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
- Inventoried supplies and ordered more for office and patient rooms.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Inventory Control Specialist
Mayo Clinic Health System
01.1999 - 04.2022
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to meet customer needs and demands.
- Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.
- Analyzed inventory trends to identify and prepare for potential issues and discrepancies.
- Collaborated with the procurement team to establish steady supply of inventory.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mulder Health Care Facility
11.1995 - 11.1998
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Certification - Nursing Assistant
WTC
La Crosse, WI10.1995
Diploma - Central Service/ Surgical Technician
WTC
La Crosse, WI05.1995
High School Diploma -
West Salem High School
West Salem, WI05.1983
Skills
- Patient Ambulation
- Patient Relations
- Administrative Support
- Medical Records Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Range of Motion Improvement
- HIPAA Requirements
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Treatment Plan Development
- Patient Monitoring
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Rehabilitation Technician
Mayo Clinic Health System
04.2022 - 12.2022
Inventory Control Specialist
Mayo Clinic Health System
01.1999 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mulder Health Care Facility
11.1995 - 11.1998
Certification - Nursing Assistant
WTC
Diploma - Central Service/ Surgical Technician
WTC
High School Diploma -
West Salem High School