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Tamyra Walker

Hoover,AL

Summary

Diligent Secretary with talent for fostering effective professional relationships with clients, staff and business associates. Supportive and focused team player with proactive approach to administration and strong attention to detail. Skilled at providing friendly service to coworkers and customers.

I have many years experience working in healthcare, and I am also a writer, so I know how important meeting deadlines is.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Secretary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Montgomery, AL
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Provided administrative support to the office manager and other staff members.
  • Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
  • Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
  • Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
  • Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.

Patient Care Technician

Jackson Hospital and Clinic
Montgomery, AL
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.

Patient Care Technician/Secretary

Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
  • Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.

Education

Associate of Arts - Judicial Court Reporting

Prince Institute
Montgomery, AL

Bachelor of Arts - English

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Requisition processing
  • Calendar Management
  • Supply Restocking
  • Typing
  • Editing
  • Published author of 7 books
  • Book Coach
  • ghostwriter
  • attention to detail
  • Supply Ordering
  • Office Administration
  • Letter writing
  • Meeting Support
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Report Writing

Affiliations

  • I write tributes to all the Matriarchs in my small hometown who helped to rear me when they pass away.
  • I assist grieving families with writing the obituary of their loved ones
  • I am a book coach. I enjoy using my skills to assist other aspiring authors to write their stories
  • I am a novelist

Timeline

Patient Care Technician/Secretary

Grandview Medical Center
05.2023 - 04.2024

Secretary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2023

Patient Care Technician

Jackson Hospital and Clinic
02.2018 - 12.2019

Associate of Arts - Judicial Court Reporting

Prince Institute

Bachelor of Arts - English

Alabama State University
Tamyra Walker