Assistant Physician

Elira Fifo

Email: *********@********.***

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City: Fairfax

State: VA

Zip: 22033

Country: USA

Phone: 860-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: $41,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Education

University of Connecticut-Storrs CT May 2012

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology: Concentration in Research and Allied Health

Educational Training of Wethersfield: June 20, 2011- July 1, 2011

Certified Nursing Assistant state certification: NA91275428

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Social Media

Languages: Fluent in Albanian and basic Spanish

Professional Experience:

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services --Mental Health Associate June 15, 2012-present)

* Promote recovery through residential, supportive, rehabilitative and crisis intervention programs

* Assist with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate support.

* Assist with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searches patients and belongings for contraband;

* Assist in performing basic nursing care by taking vital signs, observing food and liquid intake and output.

* Escort patients to off-unit activities using therapeutic interventions to ensure the safety of the patient and staff.

* Provide a therapeutic milieu by encouraging patients to participate in recreational activities and group therapies.

The Atrium at Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill, CT--Certified Nursing Assistant (RCA) (August 2011 - Present)

* Provide assistance with activities of daily living for residents in an Alzheimer`s unit including bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, ambulating, and participating in activities

* Demonstrate daily interpersonal communication, teamwork, patient service, flexibility and reliability.

* Demonstrate the ability to interact with patients from diverse backgrounds and different levels of care

* Learn the basics of assessing patient needs; when they are in pain, need toileting, are upset or agitate

* Ensure comfort, dignity and independence for the resident.

Department of Residential Life, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT- Resident Assistant (August 2010-May 2012)

* Plan and implement programs that promote personal health and wellness, academic success, diversity, and civic engagement in order to build a successful community

* Enforce university housing policies and act as an on call respondent for crisis management

* Act as a resource and promote informal advising to the residents.

Bousfield Psychology Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT-- Research Assistant (August 2010-May 2011)

* clinical competence by performing data collection and collecting study participants

* Use excellent computer and written communication skills in transcribing data from video recordings

* Learn about research Demonstrated protocols, gaining participant consent and IRB requirements

* Responsible for data collection and entry in a systematic and meticulous way.

* Use time efficiently and work independently to complete tasks assigned by professor or graduate students.

Additional Healthcare Involvement

Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT

- Shadowing Orthopedic Physician Assistant (July 2011) 15 hours. Administrative Tasks, Watching PA perform patient care, viewing x-rays, communicating with other PA`s in the department

- Volunteer (May 2007- July 2007) 40 hours volunteering in the Admitting department: transport patients, prepare patients for hospital admittance.

- Dietary Aide Employee (May 2008- August 2008) Tasks: Food and nutrition. Deliver patient food, take orders, restock pantries, and fill out charts.

Leadership Experience/ Activities

PSI CHI- Psychology National honors Society, Inducted member- January 2010-Present

UConn Ballroom Team, Mentor (August 2011- Present) Dance Competitor and member (August 2009- Present)

UConn Ballroom Club, Dance demonstrator and instructor assistant (August 2008-Present)

Community Outreach, Windham after school program- Tutor. (August 2009-December 2009)

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