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Tara Keppler

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Customer service focused employee providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Assistant

Presbyterian Homes
09.2022 - 06.2024

Assisted memory care residents with activities of daily living to include: bathing, dressing, medication administration and socialization.

Correctional Officer

State of Minnesota
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.

Customer Service Representative

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Upheld privacy and security requirements for customer information.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Hennepin Healthcare
10.2005 - 08.2017
  • Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Held interviews with patients to hear concerns, gather health history and understand objectives.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN
05.2005

Skills

  • Ethical Standards of Conduct
  • Excellent Problem Solver
  • Courteous Demeanor
  • Accurate Verbal and Written Communication
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Responding to Difficult Customers
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification (expired)
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association (expired)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (expired)

Timeline

Resident Assistant

Presbyterian Homes
09.2022 - 06.2024

Correctional Officer

State of Minnesota
04.2020 - 02.2021

Customer Service Representative

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
09.2018 - 07.2019

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Hennepin Healthcare
10.2005 - 08.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Normandale Community College
Tara Keppler