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Shardinay Cooke

Colonia,NJ

Summary

Healthcare professional with 10+ years of experience supporting safety, compliance, emergency response, clinical operations, and team training in healthcare and customer-focused environments. Experienced in maintaining confidential records, enforcing workplace policies, conducting documentation reviews, and promoting safe work practices. Strong background in OSHA-related safety principles, incident prevention, emergency medical response, employee training, and operational compliance. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, data tracking, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Representative (Per Diem)

RWJBarnabas Health, Rahway Hospital
08.2026 - Current

• Support Emergency Department operations in a fast-paced hospital environment while maintaining strict patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Coordinate patient registration, insurance verification, and medical record documentation with great attention to accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams during high-volume periods.
• Assist with emergency department workflows while prioritizing patient safety, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain confidential personnel and patient information in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Medical Assistant (Unlicensed)

Excel Urgent Care of Iselin
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Supported [number] patients per shift during intake, verifying histories and capturing vital signs.
  • Documented patient histories and medical updates in EHR systems with accuracy and consistency.
  • Verified insurance details, supported billing inquiries, and kept administrative records current.
  • Maintained HIPAA-compliant records and protected patient confidentiality across daily documentation tasks.
  • Provided patient education on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up instructions.
  • Assisted providers with examinations and procedures while following strict infection control standards.

Sales Specialist / Senior Specialist

The Home Depot
02.2016 - 12.2021
  • Trained, mentored, and onboarded new staff to maintain high service standards and team readiness.
  • Led educational workshops for groups, strengthening communication and instructional delivery.
  • Recognized as a Top Performer for customer service and operational excellence across the district.
  • Assisted with identifying workplace hazards and maintaining safe working conditions.
  • Trained and mentored employees on operational procedures, safety expectations, and customer service standards.
  • Supported incident reporting and adherence to company safety policies.

Mailroom Associate

The Boston Globe
08.2015 - 10.2015
  • Maintained accuracy and organization in a high-volume mailroom by tracking materials and prioritizing time-sensitive items.
  • Supported logistics by preparing, sorting, and staging materials for distribution during tight daily turnaround windows.
  • Handled priority routing for incoming and outgoing items to keep internal delivery schedules on track.

Certified Nursing Assistant

New Britain General Hospital
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Communicated patient concerns and status changes to nursing staff to support timely care coordination.
  • Maintained accurate medical documentation and EHR records in line with strict hospital standards.
  • Used calm communication and redirection techniques to manage complex patient behaviors professionally.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily clinical tasks to maintain safety and consistent quality of care.
  • Applied patient intake and confidentiality practices while supporting accurate handoffs and respectful care.
  • Assisted with identifying workplace hazards and maintaining safe working conditions.
  • Trained and mentored employees on operational procedures, safety expectations, and customer service standards.
  • Supported incident reporting and adherence to company safety policies.

Catering Manager

A Room Full at Rosie's
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Supervised and trained event staff to maintain consistent service quality and operational standards.
  • Managed budgets, contracts, and scheduling to keep business operations accurate and organized.
  • Coordinated complex event logistics directly with clients to meet specific service requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Western Governors University
01.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - undefined

New Britain High School
01.2013

EMT - undefined

New Britain EMS/ New Britain High
1 2013

High School - undefined

New Britain High School
01.2013

Skills

  • Employee Training
  • Team Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Data Tracking & Reporting
  • Workplace Safety
  • OSHA Awareness (29 CFR 1910)
  • Incident Documentation
  • Risk Identification
  • Hazard Recognition
  • Emergency Response
  • Infection Control
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Epic

Accomplishments

  • Capstone award
  • Graduated top 10% of my class.

Personal Information

Title: Healthcare Professional with Clinical Operations Expertise

Education

Honor Society, Excellence award for capstone at WGU.

Timeline

Patient Access Representative (Per Diem)

RWJBarnabas Health, Rahway Hospital
08.2026 - Current

Medical Assistant (Unlicensed)

Excel Urgent Care of Iselin
01.2023 - 04.2025

Sales Specialist / Senior Specialist

The Home Depot
02.2016 - 12.2021

Mailroom Associate

The Boston Globe
08.2015 - 10.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

New Britain General Hospital
08.2013 - 06.2015

Catering Manager

A Room Full at Rosie's
01.2012 - 05.2012

High School - undefined

New Britain High School

EMT - undefined

New Britain EMS/ New Britain High

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - undefined

New Britain High School

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Western Governors University