Elizabeth Picard
Waterford,CT
Summary
I am an Independent Nanny and former stay-at-home parent adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. I am skilled at maintaining organized schedules, multitasking, and remaining calm during high stress situations. Adept in caring for a group of children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child.
I am a hardworking and passionate candidate with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Paraprofessional position. I am ready to help achieve company goals. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Mikaela And Joshua Remondi
Waterford, CT
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s needs.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Registrar
William W. Backus Hospital
Norwich, CT
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Greeted every guest with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
- Updated computer system with latest information to keep records current and accurate.
- Developed and implemented registration policies, procedures and timelines for smooth administration processes.
- Performed insurance verifications.
- Collected payments from patients.
- Worked in various departments around the hospital including Same Day Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, and the Outpatient Laboratory.
Phlebotomist
William W. Backus Hospital
Norwich, CT
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Phlebotomist
Harrington Hospital
Southbridge, MA
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Phlebotomy Intern
Harrington Hospital
Southbridge, MA
03.2012 - 04.2012
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Danielson, CT05.2012
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Danielson, CT05.2007
Skills
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- School-age childcare
- Reading and Storytelling
- Positive Reinforcement
- Emotional Support
- Social skill development
- Transportation safety
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Early Childhood Development
- Behavior management techniques
- Problem-Solving
- Child Supervision
- Emotionally supportive
Certification
- ParaPro Test, Prometric - April 26, 2024: score of 480
Timeline
Private Nanny
Mikaela And Joshua Remondi
08.2021 - Current
Registrar
William W. Backus Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2016
Phlebotomist
William W. Backus Hospital
11.2012 - 09.2014
Phlebotomist
Harrington Hospital
05.2012 - 11.2012
Phlebotomy Intern
Harrington Hospital
03.2012 - 04.2012
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Quinebaug Valley Community College