Erica Lanette
Marrero,LA
Summary
Highly personable, driven and team-oriented Physician Assistant recognized for excelling in high-stress environments. Known for developing excellent rapport with patients and forming long-term patient and caregiver relationships. Dedicated to providing optimal patient care with both physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant
Behavioral Health Group
New Orleans, Louisiana
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client needs and develop treatment plans.
- Provided psychoeducation about substance use disorder diagnosis criteria according to the DSM-5 classification system.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions including diagnoses, treatments provided, medication prescribed.
- Managed patients on methadone and buprenorphine medications for treatment of OUD.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Administered OUD medication and provided emergency care for patients experiencing opioid overdose within or on our facility grounds.
Caregiver
Medicaid
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
Lab Assistant
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests
- Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens
- Carefully entered patient lab orders and entered client information for billing
- Answered company phone and assisted patients as well as clients
- Determined specimen acceptability, consulting with supervisor, technologist, or pathologist as needed, taking appropriate action when necessary.
Lab Technician
Abbott Laboratories
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Performed LCMS/GCMS and DOT certified procedures on urine and blood samples for processing through transcription
- Usage of scientific pipetting tools to correctly transfer samples
- Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters while accurately documenting results to sustain quality controls
- Ensured that all hazardous products, including bodily fluids were disposed of properly
- Utilized laboratory software to record, report and post specimen results
- Monitored and tracked samples using laboratory software while notifying supervisors and clients of any missing samples or database errors.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Christian Brothers University
Memphis10-2024
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans05-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Suturing
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Completing examinations
- Educating patients
- Care planning
- Performing physicals
Certification
- NCCPA Certification
- Physician Assistant Certified - LA State Board of Medical Examiners
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Behavioral Health Group
04.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Medicaid
12.2022 - 02.2024
Lab Assistant
Clinical Pathology Laboratories
07.2019 - 07.2021
Lab Technician
Abbott Laboratories
06.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Holy Cross
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Christian Brothers University
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Holy Cross