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Tiarra Garner

Peoria,IL

Summary

Dynamic Student Nurse brings strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Eager to build upon success in areas such as patient care and clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Representative

HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.

Medical Office Clerk

UnityPoint Clinic
10.2017 - 06.2019
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
  • Used EPIC to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.

Patient Access Associate

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Received patient deductibles and co-pay amounts and discussed options to satisfy remainder of patient financial obligations.
  • Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks.
  • Providing excellent customer service by promptly answering patient inquiries.
  • Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.

Registrar

Heartland Community Health Clinic
05.2014 - 10.2016
  • Greeted every guest with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
  • Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
  • Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heartland Manorcare
11.2013 - 04.2014
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Manual High School
Peoria, IL
05.2009

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Active Listening
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Critical Thinking
  • Call Management
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Patient Care
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Patient Assessment
  • Direct Patient Care

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Practical Nurse Student - December 2023

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions
10.2021 - 06.2022

Medical Office Clerk

UnityPoint Clinic
10.2017 - 06.2019

Patient Access Associate

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2016 - 09.2017

Registrar

Heartland Community Health Clinic
05.2014 - 10.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heartland Manorcare
11.2013 - 04.2014

Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Illinois Central College

High School Diploma -

Manual High School
Tiarra Garner