Valerie Navarro
Leachville,AR
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in child safety and time management, demonstrated at Best Friends Daycare. Skilled in creating nurturing environments and enhancing team productivity through effective delegation. Excelled in maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Adept at fostering strong relationships and improving operational efficiencies, showcasing a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Best Friends Daycare
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Office Manager
Penn Rehabilitation Associates
11.2021 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Internists of Central Pennsylvania
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient information during the verification process.
- Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
- Updated patient records with accurate, current insurance policy information.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines and regulations for confidential patient data.
- Improved communication between medical staff and patients by explaining insurance benefits and financial responsibilities.
- Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
- Managed high-volume insurance verifications within pressured timeframes for productive medical operations.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
Grand Rapids, MI06.2009
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Suny Delhi University
Delhi, NY08.2008
High School Diploma -
White Plains High School
White Plains, NY06.2005
Skills
- Time Management
- Child Safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson Planning
- Strong Work Ethic
- Loves children
- Active listener
- Customer Service
- Health and safety
Certification
Cpr Certified American heart Assocation - 2024
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Best Friends Daycare
03.2024 - 07.2024
Office Manager
Penn Rehabilitation Associates
11.2021 - 08.2022
Insurance Verification Specialist
Internists of Central Pennsylvania
02.2018 - 08.2018
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Suny Delhi University
High School Diploma -
White Plains High School
Cpr Certified American heart Assocation - 2024
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