Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Lakeshia Thomas

Jackson,MS

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

CornerStone Caregiving
Jackson, MS
01.2024 - Current
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.

Mental Health Therapist Intern

Hinds Behavioral Health Services
Jackson, MS
02.2024 - 07.2024

Phlebotomist

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
Jackson, Ms
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
  • Assessed donor vital signs during and after procedures to check for fatigue or dizziness.
  • Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.

Certified Medical Assistant

University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
02.2019 - 07.2023
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.

Education

Master of Science - Addictions

Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
08-2024

Certified Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist

Delta Technical College
Ridgeland, MS
10-2018

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • ADL Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Behavioral Management
  • Progress Documentation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Patient Companionship
  • Documentation
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Client documentation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Daily living assistance
  • Time Management
  • PPE Usage
  • Relationship Building
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessments

Certification

  • Certified Medical Assistant (2018)
  • Certified Phlebotomist (2019)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist Intern

Hinds Behavioral Health Services
02.2024 - 07.2024

Caregiver

CornerStone Caregiving
01.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2024

Certified Medical Assistant

University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
02.2019 - 07.2023

Master of Science - Addictions

Purdue Global University

Certified Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist

Delta Technical College
  • Certified Medical Assistant (2018)
  • Certified Phlebotomist (2019)
Lakeshia Thomas