Gina Balla

Paraprofessional at Upper Merion Area School District
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States, US

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Experience

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Paraprofessional
      • Oct 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructional Assistant
      • Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Pharmacy Technician
      • Feb 2019 - Nov 2021

      Operate the cash register and ring up customer purchases Answer customer questions via telephone and in-person Process prescription orders for customers and collect payment Contact insurance carriers as needed to resolve issues with orders Accurately track inventory levels within the pharmacy Fill patient prescriptions Head of COVID testing division for my store Operate the cash register and ring up customer purchases Answer customer questions via telephone and in-person Process prescription orders for customers and collect payment Contact insurance carriers as needed to resolve issues with orders Accurately track inventory levels within the pharmacy Fill patient prescriptions Head of COVID testing division for my store

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Mental Health Technician
      • Dec 2017 - Sep 2019

      Accurately obtains and records patient vital signs and intake and output. Performs glucometry and phlebotomy skills with competence and collects other specimens for diagnostic tests. Monitors the therapeutic environment by performing safety checks and monitors patient status by performing patient observations (continual observations, every 15 minutes, every 30 minutes). Demonstrates skill as a member of the Control Team, in responding to agitation/violent behavior of individuals requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint. Demonstrates competence in caring for the agitated/violent patient, who may require treatment with seclusion/restraints. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean and orderly environment. Facilitates patient recreational and therapeutic activities under the direction of the professional licensed staff. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. Demonstrates proper chain of command for work related issues. Maintains clinical records of all patient contact according to hospital policy and other regulatory guidelines (i.e., Department of Health, Department of Public Welfare, and the Joint Commission). Documents patient information thoroughly, reflecting consideration of treatment plan). Organizes work time to respond to established priorities. Uses time effectively and productively during periods of low department activity. Completes Departmental Orientation Checklist within 90 days of employment and completes all identified competencies for job description on an annual basis. Attends department staff meetings a minimum of 50% of the time and trainings relevant to position. Participates in activities which promote personal/professional development. Serves on assigned hospital and/or unit based councils. Show less

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Amusement Attendant
      • Jul 2016 - Oct 2017

      Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in the Laser Tag arena as well. Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things such as various video games and fixing different games. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Show less

Education

  • Saint Joseph's University
    Postgraduate Degree, Applied Behavior Analysis
    2023 -
  • Grand Canyon University
    Master's degree, Health/Medical Psychology
    2020 - 2022
  • Capella University
    Master's degree, Clinical Psychology
    2019 - 2020
  • Cedar Crest College
    Bachelor's degree, Psychology
    2015 - 2019
  • Cedar Crest College
    Associate's degree, Communication and Media Studies
    2015 - 2019
  • Swenson Arts and Technology High School
    Diploma, High School Diploma
    2011 - 2015

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