Tarina Sickler
Keswick,VA
Summary
Proven Health Unit Coordinator at UVA Health, adept in records management and HIPAA compliance, showcasing professionalism and critical thinking. Enhanced patient care and staff efficiency through effective communication and meticulous document handling. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction and safety, leveraging both interpersonal skills and technical expertise. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Unit Coordinator
UVA Health
03.2024 - Current
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Ensured patient safety through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Patient Safety Companion
UVA Health
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary team members, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by utilizing excellent interpersonal skills during interactions with diverse populations.
- Educated patients on safety measures within their environment, empowering them to take an active role in their care process.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult moments, fostering trust and comfort in the healthcare setting.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively while staying focused on providing quality care for each assigned patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, contributing to efficient medical record keeping.
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of The Piedmont
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Office Manager
Signature Flight Support
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
Preschool Teacher
Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Preschool Teacher
Faith Christan Academy
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Preschool Teacher
JABA Preschool
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Direct Support Professional
STARS Residential Program
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA06.2025
High School Diploma -
Mount Pisgah Academy
Candler, NC05.1996
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Health Unit Coordinator
UVA Health
03.2024 - Current
Patient Safety Companion
UVA Health
02.2023 - 03.2024
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of The Piedmont
02.2022 - 02.2023
Office Manager
Signature Flight Support
02.2020 - 02.2022
Preschool Teacher
Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center
02.2019 - 02.2020
Preschool Teacher
Faith Christan Academy
02.2017 - 02.2019
Preschool Teacher
JABA Preschool
02.2016 - 02.2017
Direct Support Professional
STARS Residential Program
02.2015 - 02.2017
No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Piedmont Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Mount Pisgah Academy
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