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Elizabeth Blanco

Athens,GA

Summary

Highly motivated Pre-PA student with a strong passion for practical healthcare applications, particularly in dermatology, orthopedics, and cardiothoracic surgery. Strong leadership abilities enable quick grasp of new tasks and concepts, while excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational talents ensure effective collaboration within healthcare teams.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Intern

Ashford Orthopedics
05.2024 - Current
  • Triage on average 10-20 patients about their ailments and report to Physician or PA each work day
  • Draw up steroid injections for Physician or PA
  • Organize surgery paperwork for upcoming patients
  • Responsible for organizing patient info for upcoming appointments
  • Answer calls for the practice relating to new patient appointments/paperwork, incoming documents from other practices, verifying clearance from insurance, and questions/concerns a new or current patients
  • Ensuring all paperwork, equipment, and medical tools are stocked and organized in each medical room
  • Performed administrative duties, completing charting and documenting patient medical records.

Patient Care Technician

St Marys Highland Hills
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients in daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members
  • Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty
  • Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

Lead Swim Instructor

ABSC
08.2022 - Current
  • Created and implemented lesson plans for individual swimmers as well as group classes
  • UGA Swim Manager
  • Monitored swimmers during practice sessions, providing feedback to help improve technique and form
  • Organized and supervised pool activities, ensuring safety of all participants at all times
  • Provided instruction on proper stroke techniques, breathing patterns, body positioning, starts and turns
  • Maintained accurate records of swimmers' attendance, progress, and achievements
  • Demonstrated leadership skills by motivating swimmers while setting a positive example for others to follow
  • Collaborated closely with other staff members such as coaches, aquatics directors., to ensure smooth operations of the facility
  • Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun
  • Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.

Education

Exercise and Sport Science -

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05-2026

Skills

  • Excellent Communicator
  • Organization
  • Ability to handle conflict
  • Empathy
  • Basic nursing care
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Problem Solving

Accomplishments

  • 135 hours of PA shadowing at Piedmont Sports Orthopedics
  • Concussion Protocol Training
  • CPR/AED Certified

Affiliations

  • Filipino Student Association, General Member, 3nd year, Promote the culture and customs of the Philippines at UGA and establishes a sense of family between members. Participate in charity events through traditional dancing, cooking Filipino food, and promoting the values of Filipino culture.
  • Pre-PA Association, General Member, 2st year, Participate in monthly meetings and collaborated with peers who are also interested in PA school. Attended webinars proctored by PA schools and PAs to enhance professional/developmental skills.

Timeline

Student Intern

Ashford Orthopedics
05.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

St Marys Highland Hills
05.2024 - Current

Lead Swim Instructor

ABSC
08.2022 - Current

Exercise and Sport Science -

University of Georgia

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