ELISABETH

Ms. Elisabeth Lisa is currently a student in the Medical Assisting major, expected to graduate in Winter semester 2023 Director O’Connor noted that Ms. Lisa “sets the bar very high for herself and reaches it.” She is also a certified hairdresser but always had a passion for the medical arena especially after witnessing her father experience medical issues. Just as well, the COVID-19 pandemic made her reevaluate her career position, leading her to go back to school. Ms. Lisa has the goal to eventually apply for the bridge program for Nursing at Plaza College. “I’m already thinking ten steps ahead. I love helping people. My career right now is a hair dresser. I needed a career where I can give back to the world after witnessing what occurred over the pandemic.”

Her most memorable experience at Plaza College was being awarded for her outstanding academic achievements at the Medical Assisting Symposium during the Winter 2022 semester. “I always worked hard but didn’t expect anything in return. It was so heartwarming to see that three of my Professors, Dr. Anderson, Professor Ferrer and Dr. Husain vouched for me.” Professor Ferrer shares that, “Ms. Lisa is an excellent student who never fails to go above and beyond instructor expectations. She is curious, hardworking, and dedicated.” This current semester, she looks forward to participating in CPR Training because she “wants to understand this process as perfectly as possible to potentially save a life.” Ms. Lisa also looks forward to being a good phelembotmonist now that she understands the concept it’s important for her to make the patient comfortable and not scared.

Ms. Lisa says that Plaza College has supported her one hundred percent throughout her academic journey. “I’ve never felt discouraged at all. I can always reach out to anyone, always encouraging me to do better. I love everything Plaza has offered.” Her dream job is to work as an Air Force Medic and eventually become a trauma surgeon. “I’m quick on my feet and never scared of a tough moment. Trauma situations are where you need to be focused.” Ms. Lisa takes pride in having custody of her fifteen year old niece the last six months. She takes her home and academic responsibilities day by day as she also helps take care of her parents due to health conditions. “You’ll never catch me not having a book in my hand, whether on the train to work or school. I also like to rewrite notes to have better memory retention.” Her favorite show on Netflix is Grey’s Anatomy and The Walking Dead. She also loves Reese’s Pieces Buttercups as a study snack (highly recommending putting them in the freezer before eating)!