Sara McElwee
Stratford,OK
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Chickasaw Nation- Ada, OK
01.2022 - Current
- Assist with the coordination of new and renewing detention facility agreements
- Maintain budget for and administer invoices under the detention agreement
- Assist in coordination the transportation of inmates to court hearings, medical treatments, and other appointments
- Responsible for the submission of jail invoices for payment
- Assist in compiling detention data and monthly statistical data reports on a regular basis
- Assist in monitoring detention bed use for each detention facility
- Assist with office coordination to ensure inmates can utilize internal services
- Assist in maintaining contact and coordination with Chickasaw Lighthorse Police and Chickasaw Probation office
- Appropriately handle highly confidential and sensitive information while ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations
- Provide exceptional customer service and treat all co-workers and clients with dignity and respect, being courteous and professional in all situations
- Other duties as assigned
- Provided exceptional service to jail administration and police officers requiring assistance.
Certified Nursing Aide
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center - Ada, OK
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Assisted nurses by taking patient blood pressure, measuring heartbeat and recording vital signs in physical examinations
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN's informed of changes
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Mercy Hospital Ada - Ada, OK
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
Group Billing Analyst
LegalShield - Ada, OK
12.2010 - 07.2015
- Evaluated aging reports to identify members to be included in monthly outbound collection calls
- Reviewed full history of past due accounts and contacted client or attorney regarding collection, implementation of payment plan or pursuit of legal remedies on unpaid accounts
- Conducted monthly pre-billing review and data quality analysis to verify complete accuracy of invoices delivered to customers and providers
- Maintained strict confidentiality with all personal data as per company guidelines
- Provided exceptional service to customers requiring assistance such as account questions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2026
Certification: Certified Nurse Aid - undefined
Pontotoc Technology Center
09.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Stratford High School
05.2010
Certification: Printing And Computer Graphics - undefined
Mid-America Technology Center
05.2010
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Excel
- Inpatient care
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Transporting patients
- Cardiac terminology
- Scheduling
- Clerical Support
- Quality Assurance
- Data Entry
- Invoice Processing
- Mail handling
- Spreadsheet Management
- Calendar Management
- Office Administration
- Filing
- Research
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Chickasaw Nation- Ada, OK
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Aide
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center - Ada, OK
08.2018 - 01.2022
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Mercy Hospital Ada - Ada, OK
06.2015 - 07.2018
Group Billing Analyst
LegalShield - Ada, OK
12.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
University of Phoenix
Certification: Certified Nurse Aid - undefined
Pontotoc Technology Center
High School Diploma - undefined
Stratford High School
Certification: Printing And Computer Graphics - undefined
Mid-America Technology Center
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