Aileen E. Benitez
Justice
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Retina Vitreous Associates
Oak Lawn
10.2024 - Current
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Utilize the OCT machine to capture pictures of the back
Nurse Assistant
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
South Bend
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
Caregiver
Home And Hearth
Countryside
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Administer prescribed medication on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintain accurate records of service provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and oxygen levels.
- Assist elderly clients with activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal prepping.
- Provide companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and activities.
- Transport clients to healthcare appointments.
Caregiver
Congregation Of The Sister Of Holy Cross
Notre Dame
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Responsibilities mirror those demonstrated above at Home and Hearth
Research Lab Intern
ProteinTech Inc
Rosemont
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Prepared tables, graphs, and fact sheets to summarize research results.
- Collaborated with research teams to develop project plans aligned with target timescales.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Supervisor
Plymouth Place Senior Living
La Grange
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled senior residents’ complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated performances of a team and trained to improve weak areas.
Senior Comprehension
Department of Biology, Saint Mary’s College
Notre Dame
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Testing the effects of the drug GEM144 on colorectal cancer cells.
- Designed and constructed laboratory experiments to test drug effect.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology, Spanish
Saint Mary’s College
Notre Dame, IN05.2024
Research Experience
- Testing the effects of the drug GEM144 on colorectal cancer cells.
- Designed and constructed laboratory experiments to test drug effect.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations..
Campus Leadership And Involvement
- Secretary, Tri Beta Society and Biology Club, August 2021-May 2024
- Senior Peer Mentor, August 2023-October 2023
- Participant, Dance Marathon, August 2021-May 2024
- Resident Life Assistant, August 2021-May 2024
- Volunteer, Sustainable Farm, February 2024-April 2024
- Volunteer, Marine Court Supportive Living, September 2016-January 2020
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Retina Vitreous Associates
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
01.2024 - 06.2024
Caregiver
Home And Hearth
05.2023 - 10.2024
Caregiver
Congregation Of The Sister Of Holy Cross
01.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Comprehension
Department of Biology, Saint Mary’s College
01.2022 - 05.2024
Research Lab Intern
ProteinTech Inc
12.2020 - 08.2023
Supervisor
Plymouth Place Senior Living
05.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology, Spanish
Saint Mary’s College
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