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TENNILLE POPELKA

Buffalo,MN

Summary

Organized Health Unit Coordinator with 18 years of progressive experience planning patient activities, resolving complaints and updating medical files. Bringing strong understanding of medical procedures and medical jargon coupled with deep knowledge of hospital policies and operations. Seasoned professional committed to delivering excellent customer service in hospital setting. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Unit Coordinator

Allina Hospitals & Clinics
07.2007 - Current
  • Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating and scheduling medical appointments, tests, and procedures.
  • 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.
  • Supported quality improvement initiatives by participating in audits, identifying areas of concern, and suggesting solutions for enhanced performance.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Registration Assistant

Stellis Health
07.2017 - 08.2022
  • Improved patient registration process by streamlining documentation and data entry tasks.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and accurate assistance during registration.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing the flow of incoming registrations.
  • Assisted in maintaining updated records by verifying all necessary information with patients and healthcare providers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Register Nurse

Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Management And Human Resources

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
01.2022

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking Abilities
  • Interdepartmental Coordination
  • Heartsaver CPR AED
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Resource Optimization
  • Multitasking Capabilities
  • Attention to Detail

Volunteering

Buffalo Food Shelf- Volunteer Manager 2017-current

Club Bison Junior Olympic Volleyball- Head Coach. 

Christmas Angels- Creating Magical Christmas experiences for Senior Citizens.

Timeline

Registration Assistant

Stellis Health
07.2017 - 08.2022

Health Unit Coordinator

Allina Hospitals & Clinics
07.2007 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Register Nurse

Northwest Technical College

Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Management And Human Resources

Southern New Hampshire University

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