Maria Lichtenstein

Fanwood, New Jersey ***** 908-***-**** acytn1@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/marialichtenstein

SUMMARY

Healthcare professional, certified as an EKG technician, fluent in Spanish, seeking a position as a Medical Receptionist, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician. Possesses excellent customer service skills, able to handle sensitive and confidential information. Follows all HIPAA and PPE guidelines and procedures. Skilled at working with infants, children, adolescents and geriatric populations.

MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Patient Care, CNA & CHHA Skills

Infection Control

Patient Positioning, Bed mobility

Transfer Technique: Assistive Devices

Range of Motion

Wound Care, Pressure Sores

EKG Skills

12 lead/15 Lead

(Pediatric and Adult)

Telemetry

Stress Test

HIPAA & OSHA Knowledgeable

Vital Signs

Phlebotomy Skills

Venipuncture

Dermal Punctures

Order of Draw

Urinalysis

Blood borne Pathogen Standards

MEDICAL CERTIFICATIONS Expires 2018

Certified Nurse Aid – NJ Department of Health

Certified EKG Technician – NHA, NCCA

Certified Phlebotomy Technician – NHA, NCCA

Certified Patient Care Technician - NCCA

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - NCCA

Restorative Care Assistant - NCCA

Certified BLS (CPR PRO) and First Aid - AM & HI

HIPAA & OSHA Knowledgeable

MEDICAL EDUCATION 2016

Nurse Aide & CHHA: ACE Healthcare Institute, Union, NJ

EKG and Phlebotomy Technician: ACE Healthcare Institute, Union, NJ

Certified Medical Assistant: New Educare Health Institute of Healthcare, Newark, NJ

Patient Care Technician: New Educare Health Institute of Healthcare, Newark, NJ

MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

Certified Nursing Assistant - ACE Home Care, Union, N J (Current)

Provides personal in-home care for client with Lymphedema, including skin care, compression therapy, and application of compression wraps. Encourages occupational and physical therapy exercises as prescribed by OT/PT, assists with ambulation and personal care when needed. Performs light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Nurse Aide Training - Cranford Park Nursing Home, Cranford, NJ (May - July 2016)

Assisted patients with dressing, bathing, perineal care, feeding, bed making, bed positioning; ambulation, mobility and any other required nursing tasks.

Personal Assistant – Private Residence, Bronx, NY (May 2014 – August 2015)

Provided private in-home care for a 90 year old woman, on an "as needed basis". Interviewed and hired home health aides, and coordinated coverage. Filled in as caretaker in absence of aides. Assisted with personal care activities including, showering, dressing, grooming, toileting. Aided with mobility, monitored medication, cooking and serving meals. Provided overnight assistance; transporting to doctor and physical therapy appointments, shopping, library and other excursions.

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Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 908-***-**** acytn1@r.postjobfree.com

MEDICAL SKILLS PRACTICE

Nursing Skills Labs at ACE Healthcare Institute, Union, NJ (June - July 2016)

Worked with partners, utilizing all nursing skills in preparation for Nursing Skills Test

EKG and Phlebotomy Labs at ACE Healthcare Institute, Union, NJ

Performed ten successful EKG’s, thirty venipunctures, ten derma punctures and urinalysis

UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Certifications in ESL and Reading Specialist, Kean University, Union, NJ

MS, Special Education, Lehman College, CUNY, Bronx, NY.

BS, Elementary Education, Buffalo State College, SUNY, Buffalo,

Bilingual English/ Spanish Educator, translator and liaison

TEACHING EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN

Central Jersey Arts Charter School, Plainfield, NJ: ESL/Bilingual Teacher (2014- 2015)

Assessed students for placement in ESL program and provided ESL instruction and support.

Motivated limited proficiency students to dramatically improve communication skills.

Instructed students in the use of Chromebooks, Reading Smart, Rosetta Stone and typing programs.

Administered ACESS, PARCC and NJASK assessments.

Participated in the Intervention and Referral Service Team.

School 28, Jersey City, NJ: ESL Teacher (2012- 2014)

Assessed, diagnosed, evaluated, and placed students in ESL program.

Supported ESL students during Guided Reading and Writing.

Taught reading and writing workshops.

Tutored second grade students after school in reading.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Adults (1999- 2012)

Kean University, Reading Specialist

Taught reading to small groups of adult students

Assisted students in computerized reading lab

East Orange Jewish Vocational Services: ESL Tutor

Tutored refugees in Conversational English

Assisted adult students with job search strategies

Literacy Volunteer, Plainfield, NJ: Adult Literacy Volunteer

Assessed students in ESL for placement with a Literacy Instructor

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member

Trained in search and rescue skills; CPR and First Aid

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