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Vernett Abraham

Columbia,SC

Summary

Strategic Onboarding Specialist with well-established background in HR and recruitment processes. Adept in coordinating onboarding activities with excellent communication skills to interact with new hires and managers. Reliable and dedicated to utilizing industry's best practices. Personable onboarding specialist with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Skilled in utilizing data and analytics to push strategic HR initiatives. Strong analytical skills and committed to implementing HR policies and procedures.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Division Onboarding Specialist

MUSC
08.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated pre-employment screenings, background checks, and documentation requirements to expedite hiring timelines and reduce potential delays in bringing talent onboard.
  • Put together employee files and collected required digital or physical information to meet requirements.
  • Worked closely with new hires, answering questions and addressing various concerns during onboarding process.
  • Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes.
  • Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits.
  • Reviewed onboarding processes regularly, identifying and correcting deficiencies.
  • Streamlined new hire processes by developing efficient task workflows and checklists.
  • Trained new hires in technology required to access company systems and complete job tasks.
  • Managed multiple onboarding projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of onboarding program results, identifying areas for improvement or expansion based on data-driven insights.
  • Completed required criminal and certifications for new hires.
  • Organized welcome packages and icebreakers to get new hires quickly up to speed with colleagues and company details.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to establish role-specific expectations for successful onboarding outcomes, aligning goals across departments within the organization as a whole.
  • Enhanced employee engagement by designing and implementing comprehensive onboarding programs.
  • Monitored new hire performance, compliance and progress with requirements to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Maintained regular schedule of onboarding classes, one-on-one meetings, and transitional hand-offs to supervisors.
  • Improved retention rates by establishing strong relationships with new hires during their onboarding period.
  • Led professional and thorough orientation sessions, introducing new hires to key company information.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration by creating opportunities for team-building activities during orientation programs, fostering strong connections among coworkers from diverse backgrounds and departments.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between new hires and their supervisors, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment from day one.
  • Provided ongoing support throughout the duration of each employee''s probationary period, addressing any concerns or barriers that may inhibit performance or assimilation within the company culture.
  • Developed and updated onboarding materials, keeping pace with changes to market place and company.
  • Optimized orientation schedules to minimize downtime for new hires, maximizing their early contributions to the organization''s success.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Serve as recruiter coordinator assisting with recruiter issues. Manages the hiring process from start to finish.
  • Serve as HR Analysis troubleshoot new hire access issues, password change and resolution. Putting in IT tickets when issues was unresolvable.

Human Resource - Nurse Onboarding Specialist

MUSC
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Serve as primary point of contact for and provides critical support to candidates, hiring managers, and internal HR and business stakeholders to provide a world-class onboarding experience for newly hired employees.
  • The HR onboarding specialist is responsible for ensuring timely execution and completion of a seamless workflow for each new employee.
  • Welcomes newly hired employees and executes the engagement plan throughout the onboarding journey; manages the end-to-end onboarding process, ensuring a great experience for new employees and a smooth start into their roles.
  • Crafts and sends communication with information about the company, onboarding agenda, equipment handover, dress code, parking options, perks and similar items.
  • Creates clear policies and employee packet that explain company operations. Prepares and distributes onboarding welcome gifts.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert and makes recommendations on how to improve process efficiency.
  • Ensures compliance with all processes and maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times.
  • Challenges status quo and proactively identifies process improvements.
  • Identifies innovative and creative new ways to onboard new employees/reach a more scalable and measurable onboarding experience.
  • Bridge gap through communication with IT and OurDay team to resolve new hire issues prior to start.

LifeTalent-LMS Coordinator / Clinical Educator-Pre

Providence Health
04.2017 - 03.2021
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving activities.
  • Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
  • Assign all compliance and annual training in LifeTalent LMS to all staff. Provide guidance on completing all assigned training. Reset password in LifeTalent LMS system.
  • ·Create reports, set deadlines for training completion, and build training/classes in LMS system.
  • Evaluate and create clinical evidence based programs that improve patient safety and well-being. Create curriculum to satisfy education requirement. Function as a source of information for continuing services· Manage and coordinate staff investigate methods to improve patient care.· Developing an effective method of contents to ensure delivery of high quality clinical education.
  • Collaborates with medical providers, nurses and directors in the planning of implementing and delivering continuing education.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to LifeTalent Management System.


Patient Navigator

Providence Health
09.2014 - 04.2017
  • Supported patients in managing their mental and emotional well-being through active listening, empathy, and appropriate referrals to specialized care providers.
  • Assisted patients in overcoming barriers to care, such as transportation, language, and financial challenges.
  • Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers for enhanced care coordination and timely treatment.
  • Trained new employees on effective patient navigation techniques, ensuring continuity of care across the organization.
  • Responsible for providing clinical medical assistance and support to managing physicians. (Including chart review, patient interview, lab draws, EKG and in/out catheterization.
  • · Make recommendations to management of changes or additions to office functions.
  • · Initiates and maintain accurate database by entering all new patient’s demographic information into the computer database.
  • Make recommendations to management of changes or additions to office functions.
  • Coordinate all clinical, clerical, and business functions of an office practice.
  • Act as a liaison between patient, doctors, and nurses

Student Nurse

Providence Health, Columbia
08.2009 - 09.2014
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • · Inform patient of surgical risk and benefits according to facility guidelines.
  • Monitor blood glucose level according to facility guidelines.
  • Shave patients and prepare patient for surgery and remove IV according to facility guidelines.


Patient Care Technician

Providence Health
07.2005 - 08.2009
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • · Assist clients with daily needs according to facility guidelines.
  • Monitor and read cardiac rhythm. Alert nurse when cardiac rhythm change.

Site Supervisor

Palmetto Health Richland – Chart One
06.2000 - 07.2005
  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Manage staff payroll and time.
  • Prepare and planning in-services.
  • Hire and supervise employees in the medical records, assign and schedule work.
  • Monitor work performance, handle personnel operations including: performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, dismissals, and vacation
  • Serve as department liaison for outside parties with inquiries regarding departmental policies and procedures.
  • Conduct interviews and training of new personnel.
  • · Manage and oversee the daily operations of Medical Records.
  • · Develop a strategic plan to enhance the agency daily operations.

Health Information Management Coordinator

Providence Hospital – Chart One
05.1997 - 06.2000
  • Improved interdepartmental communication by facilitating regular meetings between HIM team members and other departments.
  • Implemented efficient workflow systems to expedite the processing of medical records requests, reducing wait times for patients and providers.
  • Reduced errors in clinical documentation through targeted staff education initiatives on proper data entry techniques.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry trends and best practices through continuous professional development opportunities, ensuring cutting-edge expertise in HIM processes.
  • · Maintain master patient index by completing assign portion of daily audit trail, corrections, and communicate issues according to established procedures.
  • Copying records for attorneys, Sled, military personnel, FBI, and patients.
  • Gather patient information by collecting demographic information from a variety of sources.

Teacher Assistant,

Orangeburg-Calhoun-Allendale-Bamberg Community Act
08.1994 - 05.1997
  • Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
  • ·Work with children with special needs in a regular classroom setting.
  • · Provide the teacher with a syllabus that correspond with class schedule.
  • Learn each student unique way of learning and provide adequate learning environment based on the student unique learning style.



Energy Assistance Specialist

Orangeburg-Calhoun-Allendale-Bamberg Community Act
10.1993 - 08.1994
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
  • Correspond daily with director, manager, and supervisory on community need and offer recommendations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC

Master of Science - Public Administration

Strayer University
Columbia, SC
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
12.2008

Skills

  • Software Knowledge
  • Policy understanding
  • Performance Tracking
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Human Resources Support
  • Procedure Compliance
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational Development
  • Remote Conferencing and Communication
  • Training development
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Data Analysis
  • New Hire Orientation

Timeline

Human Resources Division Onboarding Specialist

MUSC
08.2023 - Current

Human Resource - Nurse Onboarding Specialist

MUSC
04.2021 - 08.2023

LifeTalent-LMS Coordinator / Clinical Educator-Pre

Providence Health
04.2017 - 03.2021

Patient Navigator

Providence Health
09.2014 - 04.2017

Student Nurse

Providence Health, Columbia
08.2009 - 09.2014

Patient Care Technician

Providence Health
07.2005 - 08.2009

Site Supervisor

Palmetto Health Richland – Chart One
06.2000 - 07.2005

Health Information Management Coordinator

Providence Hospital – Chart One
05.1997 - 06.2000

Teacher Assistant,

Orangeburg-Calhoun-Allendale-Bamberg Community Act
08.1994 - 05.1997

Energy Assistance Specialist

Orangeburg-Calhoun-Allendale-Bamberg Community Act
10.1993 - 08.1994

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South Carolina State University

Master of Science - Public Administration

Strayer University

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University of South Carolina - Columbia

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