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Odetta James

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dynamic professional with over two decades of experience in educational and healthcare support roles, including significant contributions to the New York City Board of Education and Cohen Children's Hospital. Proven track record in delivering exceptional classroom support and critical care within healthcare settings, complemented by strong documentation skills and a commitment to social support. Extensive training in student treatment and classroom etiquette, alongside detailed lab work and exemplary patient care, all while adhering to HIPAA compliance and fostering dedicated teamwork. A results-driven approach enhances learning environments and improves patient outcomes effectively.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

New York City Board of Education
NY, NY
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted teachers by working with small groups of students
  • Worked with individual students for short periods of time to help provide them with intensive remediation in basic skills
  • Assisted students in toileting which consisted of changing diapers and potty training

Patient Care Associate

Cohen Children's Hospital
New Hyde Park, NY
09.2006 - 10.2019
  • Assisted nurse personnel by providing nursing care under the direction and supervision of RN and LPN
  • Performed finger sticks, EKG’s and Phlebotomy and used supported technology
  • Gave AM and PM care as needed to patients
  • Transported patients throughout the facility
  • Assisted and performed clerical procedures such as admitting, transferring and discharging patients
  • Assisted Nursing team with taking and record patients vital signs
  • Assisted RN with sterile and non-sterile dressing changes
  • Utilized Windows PC to enter and retrieve patient data
  • Answered multi-line phone system, operated the fax and copy machine

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lemberg Home and Geriatric Institute
Brooklyn, NY
03.2004 - 05.2007
  • Assisted nurse personnel by providing nursing care under the direction and supervision of RN
  • Greeted patients and updated patient charts
  • Assisted patients to and from doctor appointments
  • Performed AM and PM routine care as needed to patients; helped patients extend their range of motion while bedridden
  • Answered multi-line phone system, operated the fax and copy machine

Inspector

Pfizer Pharmaceutical
NY, NY
03.2001 - 07.2002
  • Operated the inspection machine to inspect aseptically filled products for foreign matter or particulates
  • Helped coordinate materials, trucks and trays for upcoming production lots
  • Supported packaging operations when needed
  • Operated West Capper scaling machine
  • Followed SOPs to ensure QA standards were met

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

AMG School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

CUNY Medgar Evers
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021

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Bailey School
NY
03.2006

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Municipal Training Center
Brooklyn, NY
07.2003

A.A.S. - Liberal Arts

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
NY, NY
06.1998

Skills

  • Helping students with special needs
  • Teacher assistance
  • CPR and first aid
  • Behavior management
  • Order of draw
  • Specimen handling
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Infection control

Languages

English

Timeline

Paraprofessional

New York City Board of Education
01.2022 - Current

Patient Care Associate

Cohen Children's Hospital
09.2006 - 10.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lemberg Home and Geriatric Institute
03.2004 - 05.2007

Inspector

Pfizer Pharmaceutical
03.2001 - 07.2002

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Bailey School

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Municipal Training Center

A.A.S. - Liberal Arts

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

Associate of Science - Nursing

AMG School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Biology

CUNY Medgar Evers