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
La Crosse, WI
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
La Crosse, WI
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- Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.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
West Salem, WI
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