PATTY Sczygiel
St Cloud
Summary
I am very reliable, hard working person. I love working and helping people out. I work well by myself or as a team player. If I have extra time I like to ask someone if they may need help instead of watching a clock or waiting for someone to find me.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Lindy Bikus
St Cloud
02.2021 - Current
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
Birth Registry
St. Cloud Hospital
St Cloud
01.2021 - 07.2023
Medical Support Assistant-Surgical & Specialty Clinics
St. Cloud VA Medical Health Care System
St. Cloud
08.2013 - 09.2021
- Specializing in Audiology but trained in Optometry as well.
- Schedule patient appointments appropriately over the telephone and in person.
- Schedule Audiology TMED appointments for Alexandria, Brainerd, and Montevideo.
- Schedule Optometry appointments when needed.
- Check in scheduled and open access patients.
- Log into the call center and answer audiology calls.
- Answer basic Optometry questions instead of sending them next door.
- Print and mail letters for future appointments.
- Print the following days' schedule for the audiologists and technicians.
- Review electronic records to determine eligibility for services; explain eligibility requirements to patients.
- Explain to Veteran's and their families the C&P process and how to file a claim.
- Update patient records including insurance coverage and contact information.
- Scheduled surgeries and procedures according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all required documents are completed accurately prior to submitting them to appropriate departments.
- Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms between patients visits by ensuring that all equipment is sanitized properly.
- Greeted patients and visitors, verified patient information and scheduled appointments.
- Performed clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing records, scheduling tests and preparing charts.
- Ordered office supplies as necessary to ensure adequate stock levels for daily operations.
- Verified insurance coverage for treatments prior to appointment confirmation or procedure scheduling.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies in order to restock when needed.
- Communicated pertinent information and potential problems to physicians and nurses.
- Answered telephone calls, recording accurate messages and relaying to designated staff.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Shelter Advocate
Anna Marie's Alliance
St. Cloud
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Answer phone calls
- Determine eligibility to stay at the shelter
- Call police after domestic abuse
- Help the women find jobs
- Help the women find homes
- Listen to them
- Distribute their medicine appropriately
- Take care of the children while the mom is in treatment
- Do age appropriate crafts with the children.
- Provided crisis intervention and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from individuals seeking information about available resources related to domestic violence or sexual assault.
- Advised clients on housing options, such as shelters or transitional housing programs for those fleeing an abusive situation.
- Supported families in developing plans for long-term safety after leaving an abusive relationship.
- Worked closely with shelter staff to ensure a safe environment was maintained at all times.
- Participated in trainings related to advocacy work with survivors of abuse.
PCA, HUC, Birth Registra
St. Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud
01.2006 - 08.2013
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Performed hearing screenings on newborns and infants using Otoacoustic Emission equipment.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided them with information about products or services available.
Education
AAS Degree - Early Childhood Education
St. Cloud Technical College and St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.1995
High School -
Perham High School
Perham, MN05.1993
Skills
- Communication
- Honesty
- Reliable
- Great customer service
- Love helping people
- Flexible
Identifier
CBAN-10484726-19-JBB
Professional Highlights
- Anna Marie's Alliance, St. Cloud, MN, Shelter Advocate, Answer phone calls, Determine eligibility to stay at the shelter, Call police after domestic abuse, Help the women find jobs, Help the women find homes, Listen to them, Distribute their medicine appropriately, Take care of the children while the mom is in treatment, Do age appropriate crafts with the children
- St. Cloud VA Medical Health Care System, Medical Support Assistant-Surgical & Specialty Clinics, Audiology but trained in Optometry, 08/18, Present, Jessica Pappenfus, 7241, Schedule patient appointments appropriately over the telephone and in person, Schedule Audiology TMED appointments for Alexandria, Brainerd, and Montevideo, Schedule Optometry appointments when needed, Check in scheduled and open access patients, Log into the call center and answer audiology calls, Answer basic Optometry questions instead of sending them next door, Print and mail letters for future appointments, Print the following days' schedule for the audiologists and technicians, Review electronic records to determine eligibility for services; explain eligibility requirements to patients, Explain to Veteran's and their families the C&P process and how to file a claim, Update patient records including insurance coverage and contact information
Timeline
Private Nanny
Lindy Bikus
02.2021 - Current
Birth Registry
St. Cloud Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2023
Shelter Advocate
Anna Marie's Alliance
07.2018 - 05.2020
Medical Support Assistant-Surgical & Specialty Clinics
St. Cloud VA Medical Health Care System
08.2013 - 09.2021
PCA, HUC, Birth Registra
St. Cloud Hospital
01.2006 - 08.2013
AAS Degree - Early Childhood Education
St. Cloud Technical College and St. Cloud State University
High School -
Perham High School