Tara Groth
Newburgh,IN
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
TC Designs
04.2019 - Current
- Founded and operated an online business specializing in handcrafted items
- I have been successfully doing this for the past 5 years
- Demonstrated strong skills in product design, development, and creative ideation that has resulted in a strong product line that attracted a broad customer base, including internationally
- Implemented effective marketing strategies and social media campaigns
- Managed order fulfillment, inventory, and shipping in a timely manner
- Maintained a positive seller rating with universal 5 star reviews and earned a 'star seller' badge for a consecutive 5 years
- Managed multiple social media outlets promoting products and successfully creating customer orders and engagements
- Utilized data analytics to track performance and make data driven decisions to enhance shop performance
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Health System
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, grooming, and feeding assistance
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the nursing staff
- Assisted with transferring patients in and out of beds or wheelchairs
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms by ensuring cleanliness and stocking necessary supplies
- Assisted in the implementation of patient care plans as directed by healthcare professionals
- Documented patient information accurately and timely in electronic medical records system
- Responded promptly to call lights and requests for assistance from patients
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols during all patient interactions
- Supported patients' emotional well-being through active listening and compassionate communication
- Assisted in transporting patients to various departments within the healthcare facility for tests or procedures
- Provided comfort measures such as positioning pillows, blankets, or adjusting room temperature as needed
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and equipment usage
- Aided in the collection of specimens (urine, stool) for laboratory analysis
- Followed established protocols when handling hazardous materials or biohazard waste
- Demonstrated proficiency in using medical equipment such as EKG machines or glucose monitors
- Closely monitored patients' condition post-surgery or after medical interventions
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Little Star ABA Therapy
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Provide direct care in 1:1 setting teaching ABA therapy programs
- Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior
- Collect and record data
- Implements appropriate teaching strategies
- Follows reinforcement schedule
Receptionist
Premier Healthcare, LLC.
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Obtain Prior Authorization for diagnostic testing
- Obtain orders for diagnostic testing
- Answer phone calls/scheduling
- Greet/check-in patients
- General office duties
Medical Assistant
Dr. Powers Foot & Ankle
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Assist Doctor in procedures
- Take patients back to room, complete vital signs, update medical history
- Order and track all inventory
- Sterilization of instruments
- General office duties
- Document, fax, and email medical test orders
Community Living Manager
Life Designs, Inc
10.2009 - 04.2013
- Responsible for oversight of staff, and care for the clients
- Maintain all client and household funds
- Conduct inspections for safety and staff performance
- Train incoming employees on active programming, positive behavior, and plan implementation
- Ensure all client and employee files are accurate and up-to-date
- Complete daily duties and reports, hold bi-weekly meetings
- Actively on-call to resolve any scheduling and/or behavioral issues
- Direct care of children with Autism
- Employee of the Year, 2011
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
12.2008 - 08.2009
- Provide medical and personal care to elderly couple
- Provide companionship
- Light household duties
- Document daily
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bell Trace
- Provide personal or medical care to elderly residents
- Provide companionship
- Assist residents with scheduled activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic And Imaging Services
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville05-2027
Diploma -
Edgewood High School
Ellettsville, IN05.2005
Skills
- EKG
- Insurance Verification
- Management
- Customer Service
- Budget Management
- Medication Administration
- Office Administration
- Autism support/care
- Scheduling
- ABA Therapy
- Housekeeping
- Meeting Planning
- Vital Signs
- Healthcare compliance
- Electronic medical records
- Patient care
- Data entry
- Appointment scheduling
- Office administration
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- RBT, 11/01/16 to 11/01/19
- CNA, 02/01/10 to 02/01/18
Awards
Employee of the Year, 12/01/08, Life Designs, Inc.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Health System
02.2024 - 10.2024
Owner/Operator
TC Designs
04.2019 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Little Star ABA Therapy
07.2016 - 01.2019
Receptionist
Premier Healthcare, LLC.
03.2015 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant
Dr. Powers Foot & Ankle
06.2014 - 02.2015
Community Living Manager
Life Designs, Inc
10.2009 - 04.2013
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
12.2008 - 08.2009
Diploma -
Edgewood High School
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bell Trace
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic And Imaging Services
University of Southern Indiana