Abigail Connell
Commerce,United States
Summary
Passionate Human Biology Major in Lyman Briggs Residential College and Honors College with experience in clinical and research settings seeking admissions into Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Michigan State Universtiy
08.2022 - Current
- Strengthened collaboration between team members, maintaining open communication channels for better project results.
- Supported faculty researchers, assisting with experiment design and implementation.
- Applied critical thinking skills when troubleshooting issues encountered during experimentation or while interpreting results from any collected data sets.
- Participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
Medical Assistant
Restorative Physical Medicine
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Returning in May 2024.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Patient Care Assistant
Joseph Penrod
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Cared for client with diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.
Medical Assistant
Northwest Podiatry
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI04.2024
Skills
- Running experiments
- Research design
- Meeting participation
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Medical Terminology
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Adaptable
- Reliable team player
- Emotional Support
- Laundry services
- Compassionate Care
- Documentation
- Patient Companionship
- Daily living assistance
- Special Needs Care
- Dependable and Responsible
- Direct Patient Care
- Flexible Schedule
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Restorative Physical Medicine
05.2023 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Michigan State Universtiy
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Joseph Penrod
08.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Northwest Podiatry
10.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University