PROFESSIONAL DATA - LISA A. WATTS
**** ********** ****** #*** *** Haven, CT 06513 P: 203-***-**** ************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Highly motivated experienced Health Care Provider and recent medical assistant graduate. Seeking opportunity to use my background as patient care and substance abuse counselor. Certified as Nurses Assistant, have CPR Certification and am a looking for an opportunity to expand my professional skillset and lend to the growth of your organization. Familiar with Epic, Microsoft Word and all aspects of data entry, internet functions and medical terminology. Have 15+ years experience providing patient care in various healthcare organizations where goals & objectives are accomplished in a team environment.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
SKILL LEVEL
PORTER & CHESTER SCHOOL Hamden, CT
CONCERNED SERVICES New Haven, CT
Studied all aspects necessary to becoming Certified Nurses’ Assistant
Certified as Nurse’s Assistant - CPR
Efficient in EPIC / AIM 2000, Efficient In Data Entry,
Efficient In Internet Function, Efficient In Microsoft Word
EXPERIENCE
08/20 - 10/20
EXTERNSHIP-MEDICAL ASSOC. NORTH HAVEN North Haven, CT
Patient care including welcoming, Scheduling & Answering Phones
Prepping Exam Room, Update & File Patient Charts
Vital Statistics, Height and Weight
EKG screenings, urinalysis
Blood Sugar monitoring, etc.
2013-2016
2010-2013
Patient Care Assistant, Yale -New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT
Patient care included checking vital signs & weight
EKG screenings
Blood Sugar monitoring
Monitor and measure Patient intake & output
Provide Phlebotomy services
Personal Care Specialist, Vitas Innovative Hospice Middlebury, CT
Provided patients with personal care
Monitored patients for changes in condition
Recorded monitored changes and reported to Registered Nurse
Provided patient and family with emotional support
Document and Log patient care
2004-2010
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR, CROSSROADS INC. New Haven, CT
Responsible for supervising and monitoring 30 to 40 women, ages 18 to 55, in an inpatient setting
Communicated with Unit Director, Program Manager and Admissions Department daily on client activity
Created family reunification plans, referred community agencies for client family reconnections
Conducted one on one counseling sessions with clients
Acclimated clients to the drug treatment environment
Partnered with doctors, nurses and other counselors to give an optimal rehabilitation experience
Regular communication with legal system, providing courts with client updates