Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Sonya Lawson

Bristol,VA

Summary

At Ballad Health System, I excelled in managing sensitive data and enhancing patient care through meticulous observation and quick reporting of arrhythmias, showcasing my hard skill in HIPAA compliance and my soft skill in effective communication. My proactive approach led to significant improvements in office efficiency and customer service satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secretary/CNA2

Ballad Health System
03.2023 - Current
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Received training to observe and interpret heart rhythms on a monitor.
  • Quick inform of abnormal arrhythmias to insure the best quality of patient care.
  • Received training to perform bladder scans and EKG's
  • Basic phlebotomy training skills.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
  • Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
  • Contributed to team morale by organizing staff welfare activities, leading to improvement in workplace satisfaction.
  • Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
  • Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
  • Assisted in preparing detailed reports for management, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Supported project management activities, contributing to timely completion of key initiatives.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by implementing digital filing systems that streamlined paperwork processing.
  • Facilitated inter-departmental communication to ensure all parties were informed of key updates.
  • Provided comprehensive support to new staff, facilitating faster integration into team.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive database for tracking project deadlines, improving team productivity.
  • Enhanced visibility of office policies by creating and distributing employee handbook.
  • Improved office workflow by redesigning document submission process.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.

PCT

Mountain States Health Alliance
03.2001 - 03.2003

Patient Care Technician

I was a CNA with basic phlebotomy skills

I provided the best possible care within my power.

I don’t remember the exact hire dates and when I left.

I have the same employee number as when it was MSHA

Employee U 4442

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical
02.2000 - 02.2001

I set up dialysis machines and broke them down.

I started the dialysis access to the machines

I closely monitored the patient for any slight changes in vitals as well as patients physical appearance.

Charting the entire session on each patient. Ensured patients

A dialysis patient is a very different type of patient, if they say they feel hot, that’s telling me that something Is possibly changing with patients current situation.

Education

No Degree - Nursing Science

ETSU
Johnson City, TN

No Degree - Nursing Science

Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA

High School Diploma -

Appalachia High School
Appalachia, VA
05-1991

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organization, prioritizing tasks, and multitasking
  • Keyboarding skills
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Supply ordering and restocking
  • HIPAA guideline compliance/confidentiality
  • Cross-functional communication

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • VA Driver's License
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Certified Nurse Aid 2 {basic phlebotomy skills


Timeline

Secretary/CNA2

Ballad Health System
03.2023 - Current

PCT

Mountain States Health Alliance
03.2001 - 03.2003

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical
02.2000 - 02.2001
  • First Aid Certification
  • VA Driver's License
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Certified Nurse Aid 2 {basic phlebotomy skills


No Degree - Nursing Science

ETSU

No Degree - Nursing Science

Mountain Empire Community College

High School Diploma -

Appalachia High School
Sonya Lawson