Maria Lichtenstein
Fanwood, New Jersey ***** 908-***-**** **********@*******.*** 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-***-**** **********@*******.***
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