Jessika Elkins
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Highly personable, driven and team-oriented Exam Technician recognized for excelling in high-volume environments. Known for developing excellent rapport with patients and forming long-term patient and caregiver relationships. Dedicated to providing pain management setting with both physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Exam Technician
Lazarus Chiropractic Inc. of Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY
10.2011 - Current
- Execute patient vitals, chart, range of motion tests, posture tests
- Perform thermography test, non-invasive Static EMG tests, X-ray preparation, patient education on the spine and nervous system
- Assist with testing procedures: Neurological tests, orthopedic tests, muscle tests, MRI/X-Ray and lab result consultation, concussion tests
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Childcare Director
Kids World Childcare 2
Bowling Green, KY
07.2003 - 11.2005
- Monitor students' progress, and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs including newsletter construction.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff, and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
- Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.
Mental Health Associate
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
Bowling Green, KY
07.2002 - 02.2004
- Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff. Observe and influence patient behavior, communication, interaction, teaching and counseling.
- Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
- Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2002
Skills
- Patient Care and Education
- Preventative Maintenance
- Documentation and Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- Golden Key National Honors Society 2002
- Mental Health Associate of the Year 2003
Timeline
Exam Technician
Lazarus Chiropractic Inc. of Kentucky
10.2011 - Current
Childcare Director
Kids World Childcare 2
07.2003 - 11.2005
Mental Health Associate
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
07.2002 - 02.2004
Master of Arts - Counseling
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
Western Kentucky University