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Tammy Elliott

Heiskell,TN

Summary

Organized with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life. Compassionate Case Manager experienced in environments. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities. Knowledgeable Case Manager experienced in coordinating care for individuals. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources. Strong communicator with passion for helping others. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 21 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Dependable effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 10-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Efficient successful in completing cleaning and maintenance tasks quickly and thoroughly. Results-oriented with exceptional communication and strong background in customer service. Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 21 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated expertise, including competitive offerings, pricing and market positioning. Customer-focused professional with successful -year career in sector. Dynamic successful applying and in busy business environment. Proficient delivering encouragement and feedback to help employees be successful. Energetic professional with great poise. Well-trained in Adept individual with more than years working as Manager for $ revenue-generating business. Determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CPRS, Manger, Case Manager, Phlebotomist,

Workforce Recovery.
08.2010 - Current
  • Maintained clean, tidy and safe work environment.
  • Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
  • Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
  • Collected and disposed of trash in vehicle console spaces and under seats.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
  • Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
  • Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
  • Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.

PTA

CIS Physical Therapy
02.2000 - 07.2010
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
  • Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
  • Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
  • Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
  • Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.

Grand Oaks Elem

Mrs. Hunnycutt
May - May

Manages all Patient on a monthly basis,

Phone answers all patient care question

Multitasking

Can control a dangerous situation with proper care.

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Education

High School Diploma -

Anderson County High School
Clinton, TN
05.1983

Skills

  • Case Notes
  • Patient Intervention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Case Planning and Management
  • Set Organizational Policies
  • Program Development
  • Standards Administration
  • Educational Strategies
  • Emotional Awareness
  • Clients Rights
  • Direct Operations
  • Injection Administration
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Optimize Staff Performance
  • Determine Medical Necessity
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Management
  • Family Reunification
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Management
  • Resource Management
  • Case Conferences
  • MS Office
  • Team Meetings
  • Utilization Management
  • Documentation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Case Planning
  • Annual Case Reviews
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prepare Budgets
  • Case Management Tracking
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Medical Records Management

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician
  • Training : American Red Cross Basic Life Support and First aide.
  • Narcan certification.
  • CM - Certified Manager Certification

Timeline

CPRS, Manger, Case Manager, Phlebotomist,

Workforce Recovery.
08.2010 - Current

PTA

CIS Physical Therapy
02.2000 - 07.2010

Grand Oaks Elem

Mrs. Hunnycutt
May - May

High School Diploma -

Anderson County High School
Tammy Elliott