Elizabeth Ann Patton

316 River Laurel Belleville, Illinois 62220 elizabeth.patton64@gmail.com 618-406-7435

Objective: To obtain a professional position utilizing my community education and nursking
skills
Education:
Lutheran School of Nursing St. Louis, MO Aug 2015-June 2017
Degree: Registered Nurse Diploma
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL Aug 2010- May 2014
Degree: Bachelor of Science [BS]- Community Health Education (May 2014)
Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL 2007-2009
Degree: Associates of Arts [AA] (2009)
Related Skills:
Over 5 years of experience in providing quality customer service utilizing critical thinking
skills, problem resolution methods and developing effective solutions for diverse
populations.
Experience facilitating and hosting hands on and technology driven presentations to
individuals and groups in various environments.
Comprehensive knowledge of HIPPA regulations and other governing procedures
regarding confidentiality to ensure the protection of health related information. (HIPPA
certification, 2014)
Average typing speed of 70WPM
Effective organization, planning and communication skills with efficient competency with
written and/or oral requests.
Thrive working independently, on a team, as a leader; sought leadership roles to
guarantee successful and timely completion of group tasks.
Knowledge of Gastroenterology and common health issues
Ability to conduct comprehensive interviews and assessment to match needs.
Experience providing crisis intervention and emergency response as an Emergency
Medical Technician.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
and familiar with various operating systems (Vista, Win7, Win8, IOS)
Relevent Experience:
St. Clair County Health DepartmentBelleville,IL (Lactation Consultant
INTERN/health educator)Jan 2014-May 2014
Completed over 200 hours towards ahieving the 300 hour practicum requirement which wil
be achieved in April 2014. Assist in educating and empowering new mothers in a medical
environment in providing proper nutrition for infant well-being. Partake in training regarding
blood borne pathogens, CPR, and breastfeeding peer counselor webinars. Participate in CQI
(continuous quality improvement) projects for improving client service delivery and
workforce development. Coordinate, facilitate and host weekly prenatal education classes,
under the tutelage of a licensed peer counselor, via video presentation, in-person individual
home visits and groups. Interact and generate solutions to eliminate barriers with diverse
clients.
Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL(Patient Service Representative) June 2014-Present
Provided patient services for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy
including scheduling, assissting with services, organizing the office, managing schedules for
co workers, communicating with therapists and doctors, assisting with EMGs, and other
office services.

Volunteer Emergency Medical TechnicianOFallon, IL (Basic EMT) May 2010-Nov

2010
Provided emergency response to patients in need of crisis intervention. Checked vital signs,
administered medication, set up EKGs, and ensured data entry, confidentiality and patient
specific charting on the computers within ambulance. Interacted with medical staff about
patient care and ensured the organization and cleanliness of ambulance after each patient.