PROFESSIONAL DATA - LISA A. WATTS

**** ********** ****** #*** *** Haven, CT 06513 P: 203-***-**** adquqc@r.postjobfree.com

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

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