Elizabeth Elie Ed.D. Portfolio · NJCU Cohort 13

Curriculum Vitae

Elizabeth Elie, MPH

Emergency Room Technician · Ed.D. Candidate in Educational Technology Leadership

20+Years in emergency care
75+Pediatric patients weekly
6Degrees & certificates earned

Profile

A dedicated health worker with a deep passion for learning and travel, driven by a commitment to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public health with honors from New Jersey City University. I have always viewed education as the foundation for positive change, and that academic journey reinforced my commitment to continuous growth and lifelong learning. As a health worker, I apply this interdisciplinary knowledge to improving patient care, promoting health equity, and contributing to the well-being of my community — work informed by a strong focus on prevention, education, and culturally responsive practice.

I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Educational Technology Leadership at New Jersey City University, where I am expanding my expertise in innovative learning systems, leadership, and technology-driven solutions. This advanced study complements my public health background and strengthens my ability to integrate education, technology, and health to improve outcomes for diverse communities.

My career goal is to combine healthcare with innovative technology to transform patient care. I aim to take on leadership roles where I can drive the integration of telemedicine, AI-assisted diagnostics, and digital health tools into healthcare systems — improving access to high-quality care and streamlining delivery so that technology serves as a bridge, not a barrier, for professionals and patients alike. Ultimately, I hope to lead initiatives that enhance patient outcomes while empowering health workers to be more effective in their roles.

Outside of my professional life, I am passionate about travel. Exploring diverse cultures has broadened my understanding of global health practice and strengthened my ability to connect with people from every background.

Professional experience

Sept 2013 – Present

Emergency Room Technician

Montefiore Children’s Hospital · Bronx, NY

  • Deliver emergency care to more than 75 pediatric patients each week in a high-volume department, assessing vital signs, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
  • Perform electrocardiograms to support prompt diagnosis and management of acute cardiac events.
  • Collect and process urine specimens for dipstick and microscopic urinalysis, culture, UTI and STI testing, and pregnancy testing.
  • Administer oxygen and nebulizer therapy and maintain infection-prevention protocols during patient transport.
  • Provide pre-hospital care for stroke, neurological, and immunological emergencies, gathering history from patients and families to guide treatment.
  • Assist physicians with suturing, lumbar punctures, airway procedures, spinal immobilization, specimen collection, and postmortem care.
  • Provide one-to-one observation during psychiatric emergencies, safeguarding patients in line with hospital policy.
  • Apply splints and ACE wraps, fit crutches, and instruct patients and caregivers on safe use.
  • Communicate across nursing, physician, and multidisciplinary teams with a consistent record of strong service.

July – Oct 2022

Medical Records Analyst

Montefiore Children’s Hospital · Health Information Management

  • Reviewed medical records in response to requests from attorneys, insurers, providers, government agencies, and patients.
  • Analyzed records for completeness and abstracted data for clinical and statistical databases.
  • Processed outpatient encounters for billing and assigned ICD and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
  • Handled disability claims, release-of-information requests, and patient service while protecting confidentiality.

2008 – 2013

Emergency Room Technician

Jersey City Medical Center · Jersey City, NJ

  • Performed ECGs, phlebotomy, IV and Foley removal, suctioning, splinting, and acute wound care.
  • Placed monitoring devices, reported vital signs to assigned nurses, and charted in the MedHost system.
  • Built inventory and ordering standards that kept emergency supplies at level throughout the department.
  • Trained every incoming Emergency Room Technician on department policy, room readiness, and linen rotation.

2004 – 2008

Childcare Provider

Private practice · Northern New Jersey

  • Supervised groups of up to 20 children aged two to five, safeguarding their physical safety and emotional well-being.
  • Designed educational activities that strengthened cognitive and social development.
  • Directed adapted activities for children with developmental and physical disabilities.
  • Used music recall, song memorization, rhyme, and language repetition as core learning techniques.

2008

Medical Assistant

Riverside Pediatrics

  • Prepared and administered medications by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injection, including Varicella, MMR, and pneumococcal immunizations under provider direction.
  • Collected specimens and operated test tubes, microscopes, centrifuges, autoclaves, and related laboratory equipment.
  • Led the transition of the practice’s paper records into digital format.

Academics

  • July 2025 – May 2028 expected

    Ed.D., Educational Technology Leadership

    New Jersey City University · Cohort 13

  • Sept 2019 – May 2021

    Master of Public Health (MPH), Public Health Education

    New Jersey City University · graduated with honors

  • Sept 2017 – May 2019

    B.S., Public Health Education

    New Jersey City University · graduated with honors

  • Sept 2016 – June 2017

    A.A.S., Clinical Medical Assisting

    Mildred Elley College

  • Sept 2009 – June 2012

    A.A., Special Education

    Hudson County Community College

  • Sept 2007 – June 2008

    Medical Assistant Certificate

    Micro Tech Training Center

Degrees & certificates on file

Every degree and credential listed above is documented. Original certificates are retained on file and are available for verification on request — copies are not published here as a precaution for personal data security.

M.S.
Master of Science, Health SciencesNew Jersey City University · 14 May 2021 Documentation available on request
B.S.
Bachelor of Science, Health SciencesNew Jersey City University · 16 May 2019 Documentation available on request
A.O.S.
Associate in Occupational Studies, Medical AssistantMildred Elley · 23 March 2017 Documentation available on request
NSLS
Member, National Society of Leadership & SuccessSigma Alpha Pi, NJCU Chapter · 14 May 2018 Documentation available on request
A.A.
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts — Special EducationHudson County Community College · 30 June 2012 Documentation available on request
C.T.
Certificate of Training, Medical Assistant1,000 hours · Micro Tech Training Center · 10 June 2008 Documentation available on request

Scholarship & instructional design

Presentations

  • Hemorrhage: An AI Analysis — professional webinar examining how artificial intelligence supports the recognition and management of hemorrhage. View the session →
  • Doctoral cohort showcase presentations, NJCU Summer Institutes I and II.

Learning game design

  • Gene Genius: The Double Helix Quest — genetics and DNA structure.
  • Flow Frenzy: The Stretch Challenge — urinary system physiology.
  • Cardio Quest: Pulse Racer — cardiovascular health and heart rate.
  • NeuroLink: Signal Surge — nervous system signaling.
  • Micro-Mission: Pathogen Pursuit — immune response and pathogens.
See all five game designs →

Competencies

Clinical

  • Emergency department operations
  • Pediatric emergency care
  • Patient assessment
  • Electrocardiography
  • Phlebotomy
  • Specimen collection
  • Splinting & wound care
  • Oxygen & nebulizer therapy
  • Airway assistance
  • Psychiatric observation
  • Infection prevention & control
  • Medical equipment operation

Health & leadership

  • Health literacy & communication
  • Health administration
  • Incident management
  • Team leadership & training
  • Medical records management
  • ICD & CPT coding
  • Health equity & prevention
  • Instructional design
  • Educational technology

Systems: Epic · MedHost · ROI release-of-information platform · Microsoft 365 · Google Workspace

Credentials & affiliations

  • Junior Fellow, 2026–27 American International Institute of Medical Sciences, Engineering and Innovation
  • CPR certifiedCardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Notary PublicState of New Jersey
  • National Society of Leadership & SuccessHonor society member
  • NJSOPHENew Jersey Society for Public Health Education
  • HSSOHealth Sciences Student Organization

References

Chris Waga, RN

VA Hospital · East Orange, New Jersey

(848) 391-7659

Ria Angelei, RN

Jersey City Medical Center

(201) 687-8341

Additional references and full artifact documentation available on request.

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