Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Community Service
Stemi Star
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Vera Anderson

Stratford,NJ

Summary

Nursing student with a tremendous amount of hands-on patient care experience. Possess fundamental knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare policies, and patient core values.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Receptionist

04.2021
  • Provide much needed and timely access to quality mental health services within the community. Maintaining records of patients, counselors, APN’s, and Np’s. Welcomes patients and visitors in person or on the telephone.
  • Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient’s arrival, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding providers of service delays. Comforts patients by anticipating patients’ anxieties, answering patients’ questions, and maintaining the reception area. Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.
  • Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information. Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information, recording and collecting patient charges, controlling credit extended to patients, and filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims. Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies. Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information. Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.

Nursing Assistant

Kessler Rehabilitation Center
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Patient Care Technician

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.

Patient Transporter

Sodexo Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
  • Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and medical protocol adherence.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.

Patient Care Coordinator and Supervisor

Tugland Corporation
12.2014 - 02.2021
  • Contributory in helping residents receive great care with the attention and follow-up they need for optimal health care experiences. This requires a flexible attitude, quick thinking, and a caring disposition. Duties may vary day to day and week to week, but can involve overseeing daily operations, Scheduling and attending medical appointments. In charge of managing budgets, training staff, scheduling employees, and implementing programs for residents. My essential assets include managerial skills, leadership, communication and interpersonal abilities, budgeting skills, and teamwork.

Retail Sales Associate

Box-Lunch
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Build customer loyalty by engaging with and identifying product needs of customers. Engage shoppers, providing assistance and information on merchandise and product features. Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise. Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sale and service needs. Maintained current store product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales. Calculated pricing, scanned bags, applied discounts, collected payments and offered receipts to process transactions. Restocked shelves bins, and racks with the latest merchandise. Assisted store manager with closing the store and added up the total for register.

Education

B.S. - Nursing

Glendale Community
Phoenix, AZ
08.2025

High School Diploma - undefined

Washington High School
Phoenix, AZ
06.2014

Skills

  • Front desk operations
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Medical terminology
  • Medical charting
  • Outpatient care
  • Documentation
  • EMR / EHR
  • Appointment setting
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Adaptable and flexible

Certification

  • Basic First Aid – American Safety & Health Institute
  • CPR and AED Operator for Adult, Child, and Infant – American Safety & Health Institute

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Kessler Rehabilitation Center
03.2025 - 06.2025

Patient Care Technician

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2024

Patient Transporter

Sodexo Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2023

Medical Receptionist

04.2021

Retail Sales Associate

Box-Lunch
11.2018 - 04.2019

Patient Care Coordinator and Supervisor

Tugland Corporation
12.2014 - 02.2021

High School Diploma - undefined

Washington High School

B.S. - Nursing

Glendale Community

Community Service

Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Hillside, NJ, 2021-02, Present

Stemi Star

I received the STEMI STAR Award for outstanding performance in the Emergency Department, recognizing rapid response and excellence in providing time-sensitive, life-saving care to patients experiencing ST-Elevation Myocardial Infraction (STEMI). Demonstrated strong team work, Critical thinking, and adherence to evidence-based protocols to improve patient outcomes.

This award was given to me for going above and beyond during a STEMI.

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