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•Manage the details and evidence, through the implementation of procedures and audit plans, for various government program audits pertaining to Iowa Medicaid and Medicare Advantage contracts•Monitor audit corrective action plans and actively review progress of audit follow-up activities to ensure compliance with program standards •Provide oversight and status reports for the Medicaid and Medicare Advantage program project plans to ensure all departments are achieving established deliverables within timeframe provided•Assist contract owners with compliance oversight of government program vendor’s delegated functions •Remain a knowledgeable source for both state and federal regulations for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

•Supported the director daily by coordinating office project details and schedules through effective communication with various internal and external stakeholders•Coordinated and organized initial tasks of an office relocation to meet project goals and ensure all office operations were transferred seamlessly •Decreased the amount of time taken to finalize and post the three Board annual reports by creating a new report format and a system for gathering all pertinent data•Created a monthly tracking system to monitor attorney advertisement reviews, decreasing inaccuracies reported in attorney profiles •Compiled and reviewed annual report forms for accredited agencies and summarized findings in a concise manner to present at Board meetings•Provided consistent and timely support to the Board Director and a 17-person office by prioritizing competing projects and tasks and by taking initiative to anticipate the needs of others•Assisted in the development and compilation of the Board Office’s Continuity of Operations Plan and Strategic Plan•Proactively problem-solved and improved productivity by providing alternatives to current procedures, policies, and forms •Spearheaded and coordinated all information pertaining to Board agenda assembly to ensure the team knew their designated role, maximizing on teamwork and time management•Consistently managed requests, website and two Access databases for Supervised Practice by timely fulfilling requests

Hudson, Wisconsin

•Performed efficient transactions while promoting customer loyalty points and credit card benefits, increasing customer buy-in to the loyalty program•Educated customers of current sales, shared product knowledge and created a welcoming environment for all customers, epitomizing the mission and culture of Maurices every shift •Maintained store aesthetic by ensuring signage was accurate and merchandise was organized, all while assisting customers build their wardrobes and navigate the store and sizing

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

•Executed the development and integration of a new multidiscipline section in the laboratory for evidence processing in a grant-funded position that is now a permanent position at the laboratory •Reduced the amount of time taken to process evidence for DNA and latent fingerprints, leading to efficient turnaround times, decreased workload for analysts and examiners and reduced backlogs •Processed evidence for over 200 cases for DNA through the collection of trace DNA and blood, along with performing presumptive and confirmatory testing for blood, semen, and saliva; and developed latent prints on evidence by utilizing non-porous and porous processing methods, and used photography equipment to document the progression of latent print development•Documented minute details of evidence characteristics, processing techniques, and results in case notes and reports that were referenced during trial •Ensured proper handling and integrity of evidence through chain of custody and personal protective equipment•Communicated with lab personnel, law enforcement, and attorneys while maintaining confidentiality of case specifics, along with testifying as an expert witness in federal and county courts•Performed technical reviews on casework completed by other Forensic Technicians •Maintained knowledge, advancements, and research in the field of forensic science, along with accreditation standards

Hudson, Wi

•Performed efficient transactions while promoting customer loyalty points and credit card benefits, increasing customer buy-in to the loyalty program•Educated customers of current sales, shared product knowledge and created a welcoming environment for all customers, epitomizing the mission and culture of Maurices every shift •Maintained store aesthetic by ensuring signage was accurate and merchandise was organized, all while assisting customers build their wardrobes and navigate the store and sizing

Rochester, Minnesota Area

•Performed a variety of tests on patient specimen to detect the presence and levels of certain drugs •Organized each test, increasing overall efficiency of run, by using a worksheet with patient sample identifier and sample dilution amounts necessary to run each sample, increasing number of runs performed during each shift •Utilized Roche instrumentation to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze patient samples, determining downstream testing•Produced results from GC-MS instruments to confirm and identify different substances from extracted patient samples•Re-filled chemicals and reagents at designated station and conducted pipet maintenance and calibrations

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

•Received training in the following forensic disciplines: Quality Assurance, DNA-Biology, and Latent Fingerprints•Completed literature reviews in preparation for validation studies•Created excel spreadsheets and comprehensive reports for data gathered, parameters tested, and results •Assembled guidance documents for the laboratory security system testing and biology contamination events•Evaluated and compared two DNA extraction kits through testing, data collection and statistical analysis •Analyzed and determined the most effective fingerprint fuming methods through a variety of sample types •Assisted Latent Print Examiners collect fingerprints of the deceased at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office•Observed an autopsy at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office

Spring Valley, Wi

•Performed efficient cares and maintained dignity of resident through creating a schedule at the beginning of each shift based on knowledge of resident needs•Communicated and problem-solved with nursing staff in relation to residents’ healthcare needs throughout each shift•Ensured the health and safety of the residents and their visiting family members by following procedures•Accurately charted details of resident care provided and remained informed of any changes made to resident care plan

Winona, Mn

•Reasoned through problems with students struggling with the laboratory material during open laboratory hours•Assisted students with locating anatomical structures on preserved organs, cadavers, and human body models•Organized exam scores into excel documents for distribution by professor•Understood laboratory protocol for emergencies within the laboratory

Rochester, Mn

•Mastered the skills to work with laboratory equipment, reagents, and standard operating procedures effectively •Collaborated with laboratory technicians in order to conduct a comprehensive research project•Created an abstract and research poster regarding age-dependent changes in aortic and mitral valve function in fibrillin-mutant mice•Presented research at local and global conferences and discussed further research opportunities with other life sciences and biomedical researchers, expanding my knowledge and awareness of potential research development

Winona, Mn

•Provided a detailed report on patient statuses to nursing personnel during shift change and throughout shift•Implemented a care schedule for each patient at the beginning of shift, and ensured they were receiving optimal care•Consistently stocked patient rooms with supplies, and prepared patients for admissions, surgeries, and discharges•Took patient vital signs and collected necessary specimens for laboratory testing

St. Paul, Mn

•Followed a detailed schedule to ensure examinees were monitored at all times during the administration of the exam •Assisted with registering examinees as they entered the examination site•Coordinated breaks and communicated with other proctors during the course of the exam•Reviewed instructions and procedures in advance of proctoring in order to provide adequate and accurate answers to examinee questions