Marona Phillips
Summary
I am a analytical and detail-oriented healthcare professional who is looking to transition into technology. With my experience supporting ICU operations as a Patient Care Technician and Unit Secretary, as well as administrative roles in the Emergency Department clinical support and academic registrar services. I have proven ability to manage complex information systems, maintain highly accurate documentation, and coordinate workflows across multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments. I am recognized for strong problem-solving, logical thinking, and attention to detail developed in critical-care settings. Eager to apply these strengths into this coding apprenticeship while building expertise in software development, programming, debugging, and system design to contribute to innovative technical solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secretary/ Patient Care Technician, ICU
Atlantic Health
Pompton Plains, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained filing systems to ensure quick access to critical documents.
- Supporting nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities..
- Conducted regular audits of office supplies, maintaining adequate inventory levels for seamless operations.
- Phlebotomy Certified
- Ensures a safe care environment for the patients
- Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met
- Entered data into system and updated patient contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems and categorized documents.
Emergency Department Clinical Assistant
RWJBH Barnabas
Livingston, NJ
10.2021 - 03.2025
- Assist in emergency procedures such as CPR and airway clearance.
- Trained junior staff on clinical procedures and best practices for patient interaction.
- Maintain and replenish patient care areas with necessary supplies.
- Trained new staff on emergency procedures and equipment usage.
- Enhance patient comfortability interdisciplinary teamwork in a high-pressure ED environment.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
Registrar's Assistant
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked closely with faculty and staff to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure smooth academic operations.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication.
- Assisted students with course selection and registration, providing guidance on academic requirements.
- Offered empathetic support during peak enrollment periods.
- Analyzed registration data, Sorting, and filing of documents.
- Classified information into chronological, alphabetical or numerical order.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex software issues, facilitating timely resolutions and user satisfaction.
Medical Assistant (Externship)
Urgent Care
Bloomfield, NJ
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Recorded patients' blood pressure and heart rates and vital signs.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff, and staff in other hospital departments.
- Administered 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring. (EKG)
- Obtained a variety of blood samples through venipuncture.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Obtained and recorded patient identification, medical history, and test results.
- Pulled files for staff, management, and third-party requests.
- Input data into computer systems to support document and information retrieval.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Orange Campus High
East Orange, NJ04.2021
Associate Of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Essex County College
Newark, NJ12-2027
Skills
- Knowledgeable in EPIC, CERNER, HIM & EMR software
- Data analysis entry
- Time optimization
- Flexible
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliant
- Microsoft office
Certification
Certified BLS-AED Provider, American Heart Association, 2025-02-2027-02
Timeline
Secretary/ Patient Care Technician, ICU
Atlantic Health
02.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Clinical Assistant
RWJBH Barnabas
10.2021 - 03.2025
Registrar's Assistant
Bloomfield College
08.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant (Externship)
Urgent Care
01.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
East Orange Campus High
Associate Of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Essex County College