Liraz Phillips Anderson
Alexandria,LA
Summary
Healthcare administration student with 8+ years of clinical and hospital support experience including roles as Certified Nursing Assistant, psychiatric aide, and unit secretary. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration at Louisiana State University of Alexandria with expected graduation May 2026. Experienced in healthcare operations, patient coordination, electronic health records, and interdisciplinary team support. Proven ability to maintain patient safety, improve workflow efficiency, and support high-quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified CNA Cardiac Step-down / Telemetry
CHRISTUS Health
Alexandria, LA
01.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in clinical setting.
- Preop and post-operative care for CABG and cardiac procedures
- Assist with secretarial duties and patient relations
- Monitor telemetry and patient safety
- Maintains proper documentation and HIPPA compliance
- Data entry with Meditech and EPIC
- **Facilitated effective communication between patients and healthcare teams to enhance care coordination.**
- **Executed infection control protocols in accordance with hospital standards to maintain patient safety.**
- **Collaborated in interdisciplinary rounds, sharing insights on patient status and contributing to treatment decisions.**
Certified Nursing Assistant / Psychiatric Aide
InGenesis
Alexandria, LA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide patient care and behavioral health support in clinical settings
- Monitor patient safety and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care
- Document patient information in healthcare systems while maintaining HIPAA compliance
Certified Nursing Assistant / Caregiver
Southern Medical Staffing
Alexandria, LA
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Support patient care across hospital, home health, and long-term care environments
- Monitor vital signs and communicate patient condition changes to nursing staff
- Assist with care coordination and patient mobility
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Alexandria, LA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted nurses with patient care, vital signs, and hospital unit support
- Worked across multiple units including medical-surgical and behavioral health
- **Participated in staff training sessions to enhance knowledge of safety procedures and patient care standards.**
- **Evaluated patient mobility limitations, implementing assistive techniques to enhance independence during activities of daily living (ADLs).**
Unit Secretary / Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
Alexandria, LA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed front desk operations, patient admissions, and discharge coordination
- Maintained medical documentation and answered patient call systems
- Assisted nurses with workflow efficiency and patient communication
- **Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations while adhering to budget constraints.**
- **Facilitated training for new staff on unit protocols, enhancing team performance and service delivery.**
- **Maintained accurate electronic health records (EHR) using Meditech and EPIC to support patient care initiatives.**
- **Monitored compliance with infection control practices in the administrative setting, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.**
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Alexandria, Louisiana05-2026
Skills
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Operations
- Patient Care Coordination
- Healthcare Compliance & HIPAA
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Healthcare Data Documentation
- Care Evolve / Omega Systems
- Patient Safety Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Administrative Coordination
- Medical Office Support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified CNA Cardiac Step-down / Telemetry
CHRISTUS Health
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant / Psychiatric Aide
InGenesis
01.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rapides Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant / Caregiver
Southern Medical Staffing
01.2015 - 01.2021
Unit Secretary / Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Healthcare Administration Cover Letter
I am writing to express my interest in an entry-level healthcare administration position with your organization. I am currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration at Louisiana State University of Alexandria and will graduate in May 2026. My academic training combined with over eight years of experience working in hospital and patient care environments has prepared me to contribute effectively to healthcare operations and patient service management.
Throughout my career I have worked in a variety of healthcare settings including surgical hospitals, behavioral health units, and large hospital systems such. In these roles I gained hands-on experience supporting patient care coordination, managing healthcare documentation, and assisting interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe and efficient patient care. My experience as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and Unit Secretary has given me a strong understanding of how administrative operations directly impact patient outcomes and hospital workflow.
In addition to my professional experience, my healthcare administration coursework has focused on healthcare financial management, marketing strategy, and community health initiatives. One of my recent projects involved developing a financial marketing strategy for healthcare services, while another focused on community development planning for a public playground designed to promote community health and safety. These projects strengthened my skills in strategic planning, data analysis, and community-focused healthcare initiatives.
I am particularly interested in opportunities that allow me to support healthcare operations, quality improvement initiatives, and patient service coordination. I am confident that my clinical background, administrative experience, and healthcare administration education would allow me to contribute positively to your team.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I welcome the opportunity to further discuss how my skills and experience can support your organization’s mission to provide high-quality patient care.
Sincerely,
Liraz Anderson