Abigail Champion
Humble,TX
Summary
Committed to learning and growing with in the medical field is a priority to me. I am able to quickly respond in emergent situations and ready to use my problem solving skills as a new medical student at Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Queens Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in triaging patients effectively to streamline emergency response.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to maintain efficient workflow and communication.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of medical supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Iowa State University
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Co-teach a laboratory for a junior level Genetics science class
- Maintain high level knowledge of lab skills, genotyping, sequencing DNA, Lac-operon genes, and yeast genes effecting lipid production
- Evaluate student performance throughout the lab, and assist students one-on-one when needed
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student engagement and understanding of course materials.
- Developed instructional materials and resources tailored to diverse learning styles and academic needs.
Volunteer EMT and Companion
Hospice of the Midwest
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided compassionate support support to dementia patients on hospice
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm atmosphere
- Provided respite care to overworked caretakers
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for terminally ill patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
Greene County Ambulance
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Respond to 911 emergency calls with another EMS provider as a partner
- Transport critical patients from one hospital to another hospital
- Respond to local nursing home emergencies and transport patients to the hospital
- Trained and mentored junior EMTs on protocols and best practices for emergency response.
Undecided Major Peer Mentor
Iowa State University
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Teach a freshman orientation class for students with an undecided major
- One-on-one meetings to council students
- Specialized in students who were passionate about medicine and helped them look at career options
- Guided students in academic planning and course selection to enhance educational outcomes.
- Developed and facilitated workshops on study skills and time management strategies for peer support.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Iowa State University
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Individualize research on how caffeine affects antibiotic resistance in gut microbiota
- PPE and biohazard training when working with live viruses
- Public speaking on the importance of antibiotic resistance in the medical field
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects and enhance understanding of subject matter.
Emergency Room Technician
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintain patient information and triage levels in the waiting room
- Perform EKGs, draw blood for lab work, and obtain vital signs
- Monitor patients’ stability at all times, and notice signs of decompensation
- Assist Trauma Surgeons and Emergency Medicine Physicians in Level 1 Traumas, Level 2 Traumas, and Resuscitations
Pharmacy Technician
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Vaccine administration
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Direct patient interaction and handled monetary transactions
- Code Blue Team member - emergency response team at Hy-Vee
- Managed medication inventory and ensured accurate dispensing processes.
Emergency Medical Technician Trainee
Greene County Ambulance
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Third-person ambulance rider
- Conversed with and collected important information from patients
- Obtained and monitored vital signs
- Documented all patient information
- Assisted medical staff at the local hospital
Education
Bachelors of Science - Psychology, Biology
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05-2025
EMT-B -
Emergency Medical Technician School
Houston, Texas11.2023
Skills
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician through NREMT
- Current BLS certification which includes all necessary CPR training
- Trained and proficient in blood draws and EKGs
- Experience in customer service
- Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB
- Vaccination training and administration
- Wide knowledge base of medication due to Pharmacy Technician training
- Efficiency working with computers and other technology
- Efficiency in HIPAA compliant software
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Queens Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Iowa State University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Volunteer EMT and Companion
Hospice of the Midwest
12.2024 - 05.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
Greene County Ambulance
06.2024 - 05.2025
Emergency Room Technician
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
05.2024 - 12.2024
Undecided Major Peer Mentor
Iowa State University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Emergency Medical Technician Trainee
Greene County Ambulance
08.2023 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
04.2023 - 12.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Iowa State University
01.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelors of Science - Psychology, Biology
Iowa State University
EMT-B -
Emergency Medical Technician School
AWARDS
Iowa State University Honor Society, Liberal Arts and Science Honor Society, Biology Honor Society, Psychology Honor Society, Honors Student at Iowa State University