Alaysha Christophe
Plaquemine,LA
Summary
Resourceful Nurse with 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Psychiatry, Urology, GYN, Internal Medicine, Podiatry, and Infectious Disease specialty. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat 6-8 patients at a time with memory difficulties and dementia.
Certified Medical Assistant
The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
Certified Medical Assistant
Oak Street Health
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
Medical Assistant Manager
Rapid Urgent Care
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed educational materials for patients regarding their treatments and medications, promoting informed decision-making processes in healthcare management.
- Improved communication between clinical staff, facilitating seamless coordination of care for patients.
- Participated in regular audits to maintain compliance with all regulatory standards within the healthcare field.
Certified Medical Assistant
Open Health Care Clinic
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Certified Medical Assistant
Care South Medical And Dental
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Plaquemine Senior High School
Plaquemine, LA05.2017
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Routine Examinations
- Decision-Making
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Intravenous therapy
- Wound Care
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC
07.2022 - 02.2024
Certified Medical Assistant
Oak Street Health
06.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant Manager
Rapid Urgent Care
02.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Open Health Care Clinic
01.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
Care South Medical And Dental
12.2018 - 12.2019
License Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
High School Diploma -
Plaquemine Senior High School
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