Paula Lucas

Experience

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  Family Footcare, P.C.

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2016

  Medical Assistant

  Appropriately utilize podiatry instruments, products, and equipment.Understand podiatry diseases, disorders, and health treatments.Take medical history and vital signs.Perform pre-examination questionnaire with patients.Update and file patient medical records.Perform safe procedures for at-risk clients.Assist physician with in-office surgical procedures.Properly sterilize medical instruments and environment.Properly dispose of contaminated specimens.Perform sterilization procedures, including set-up of sterile fields.Instruct patients on proper use of durable medical equipment.Take and develop x-rays.Safely remove casts and change dressing. Show less

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  Quinnipiac University

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Hospital for Special Care, New Britain, CT- Outpatient RehabSeptember-December 2016Hospital for Special Care, New Britain, CT- Inpatient RehabMay-August 2016Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, CT- Inpatient Psych/Behavioral RehabJune-August 2015 Gaylord Hospital, Wallingford, CTCenter for Pediatric Therapy, Wallingford, CTMiddlesex Hospital Homecare, Middletown, CTYale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CTSkane School, Bridgeport, CTMadison School, Bridgeport, CTSouthington Care Center, Southington, CTOrchard House, Branford, CTSouthington Community YMCA, Southington, CTChurch on the Rock, New Haven, CT

  • Fieldwork Level II

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Fieldwork Level I

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
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  Masonicare

  May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Occupational Therapist

  Per diem OT Long-term skilled nursing and Short-term rehabilitation

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  Saint Mary's Hospital

  Jun 2017 - now

  Occupational Therapist

  Outpatient Rehab