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Sherry Keller

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Enthusiastic health care worker motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems. Dedicated and meticulous hard working professional bringing more than 25 years of experience readying patients for invasive and non-invasive tests and procedures. Well-versed in managing supplies, fields and aseptic techniques. Proficient in HIPAA, facility and medical assistant standards and competent in operating in high-volume, high-stress settings.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Vascular Access Specialist

Fairview Hospital
02.2006 - Current
  • Reduced complications from vascular access devices by providing ongoing education and support to nursing staff on proper care techniques.
  • Enhanced patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques during procedures.
  • Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
  • Participated in quality improvement projects focused on enhancing overall procedural success rates for the department.
  • Increased hospital efficiency by streamlining workflows for vascular access procedures, reducing wait times for patients.

Lab Tech Specialist

Fairview Hospital
02.2006 - 07.2023

Drew blood on patients in a timely manner

Computer work on charting and patient care

Answered phones and properly advised clients on what they needed

Worked on specimens and getting them to the right area to be tested

  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Developed and implemented systems to track customer feedback and satisfaction.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Oversaw daily operations of a busy office environment, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Education

Medical Assistant -

High Tech Institute
Brooklyn Park, MN
04.2000

High School Diploma -

Harding High School
Saint Paul
06.1992

Skills

  • Technical training

  • Mobility Assistance

  • Customer Service

  • Effective Organization

  • Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)

  • Heartsaver CPR AED

  • Medical Terminology

  • Patient Records Analysis

  • Peripheral Insertion

  • Sample Collection

  • Medical History Review

  • Decision-Making

  • Patient Education

  • Patient Observation

  • Illness Management Instruction

  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)

  • Port-a-Cath Access

  • Staff Assessment

  • Medical History Documentation

  • Venipuncture Proficiency

  • Critical Thinking

  • Medical Assistant (RMA)

  • Blood collection techniques

  • Medical Coding

  • Dressing Changes

  • Procedure Assistance

  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)

  • Strong Work Ethic

  • Direct Patient Care

  • Procedure Preparation

  • PICC Line Management

  • Medical Laboratory Procedures

  • Patient Services

  • Documentation

  • Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

Timeline

Vascular Access Specialist

Fairview Hospital
02.2006 - Current

Lab Tech Specialist

Fairview Hospital
02.2006 - 07.2023

Medical Assistant -

High Tech Institute

High School Diploma -

Harding High School
Sherry Keller