Grace Etwaroo
Albany ,NY
Summary
Talented medical professional offering strong history of success in meeting patient needs by leveraging healthcare expertise to diagnose and treat conditions. Conduct hands-on assessments, collect patient histories and order laboratory tests independently to support patient needs. Self-motivated and hardworking with excellent bedside manner.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Access Associate
Connecticut Children's - Emergency Department
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
CNA
Portland Health and Rehabilitation Center (CNA-Per diem)
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Lab Assistant
Hartford Healthcare
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
- Achieved timeliness in sample processing for optimal preservation of specimen integrity during analyses.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
PCA
Dorothy Sciarra
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Facilitated personal hygiene management and ambulation by hoyer lift.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results noting changes from prior measurements.
Travel PCA
KeepMeHome
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Lab Assistant
St Peter's Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Received and processed specimens
- Ordered patient tests as requested by the physician
Education
High School Diploma -
Academy of Aerospace And Engineering: High School
Windsor, CT06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Technology
Albany College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Albany, NY12.2022
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Albany Medical College
Albany, NY05.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Patient History Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Problem-Solving
- Electronic Medical Records
- CPR/AED
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Hartford Healthcare: Certified Phlebotomist
- CPR Certified
- Trained to Administer Narcan
- Temporary Nurse Aide Certified
Internship Externship
Summer 2016: Hartford Hospital Internship
- Acquired CPR certificate
- Completed an Emergency Medical Response Course
Summer 2018: Hartford Healthcare
- Completed 120 sticks
- Learned different aseptic and clinical techniques in the lab
Summer 2019: Davita Dialysis (PCT)
- Disinfected and set up hemodialysis machines
- Acquired vitals and performed venipuncture on diverse patients with chronic medical conditions
Awards
- National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence
- Student Athlete Award for Varsity Basketball
- Most Dedicated Member for Clasy (Community, Leadership, Awareness, Service Youth) Club
- Presidential Inauguration Youth Leadership Congress Medal of Achievement
- CREC Pride Award
- Dean’s List (2018-2021)
Volunteer Experience
Spring 2016: Hartford Hospital
- Assisted with clerical duties in the gastroenterology department
Fall 2019: Albany Medical Center
- Observed doctors/nurses perform life-saving techniques such as intubation
- Provided compassionate care for patients and families entering the emergency department
Timeline
Patient Access Associate
Connecticut Children's - Emergency Department
08.2021 - 01.2022
Lab Assistant
Hartford Healthcare
05.2021 - 08.2021
CNA
Portland Health and Rehabilitation Center (CNA-Per diem)
12.2020 - 01.2022
PCA
Dorothy Sciarra
03.2020 - 08.2020
Lab Assistant
St Peter's Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2020
Travel PCA
KeepMeHome
05.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Academy of Aerospace And Engineering: High School
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Technology
Albany College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Albany Medical College
- Hartford Healthcare: Certified Phlebotomist
- CPR Certified
- Trained to Administer Narcan
- Temporary Nurse Aide Certified
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