Alexandra Archer
Summary
Medical professional prepared for this role, bringing valuable experience in clinical, emergency medicine, and administrative functions. Known for reliable support in patient care and effective communication with healthcare teams. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet changing priorities. Proficient in patient interaction, medical record management, and office support tasks.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal tutor for general chemistry
College of Charleston
- Provided individualized tutoring sessions to support understanding and performance in Chemistry
- Created lesson plans and study materials specific to individual students' learning styles and needs
- Helped students prepare for tests, reinforce course content, and finish homework with a focus on active learning and problem-solving
- Fostered positive and supportive learning environments, increasing students' confidence and academic capacities
Medical Assistant
Spring Valley Internal Medicine
08.2023 - Current
- Provide clinical and administrative support to a gerontologist in delivering comprehensive primary care
- Obtain vital signs, assess acute illnesses, and assist with annual wellness visits and pre-op consults
- Draw blood, administer vaccines, conduct ECGs, and assist with minor procedures
- Curate detailed HPIs and assessment and plans to improve provider workflow
- Complete prior authorizations to ensure access to care
- Collaborate with specialists and outside providers to enable continuity of care and follow-up
Medical Assistant
Pelican Pediatrics
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided clinical support in a pediatric primary care setting, serving an underprivileged community focusing on compassionate, culturally sensitive care
- Conducted patient visits in Spanish and English
- Performed manual vital signs, obtained medication information and allergies, assessed signs and symptoms, administering vaccines, and completed lab testing
- Assisted providers with minor surgical procedures such as circumcisions, laceration repairs, abscess drainage, and foreign body removals while maintaining sterile technique and providing comfort to the patient
- Trained new medical assistants demonstrating clinical workflows and documentation standards
Referral Coordinator
Pelican Pediatrics
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw all referral operations for the clinic with a focus in follow-up services, specialty care, and imaging
- Served as a liaison between providers, specialists, and patients to ensure timely access to necessary services
- Coordinated with outside providers and facilities to ensure accurate continuity of care
EMT
Family Medical Transport
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings
- Conducted manual and electronic vital signs to determined patient status
- Exhibited strong decision-making and empathetic care in high-pressure situations, adapting to the needs of diverse populations
- Collaborated with a wide variety of healthcare providers and emergency personnel to ensure continuity of care
- Documented patient care and maintained accurate, HIPAA-compliant records
Student instructor for general chemistry
College of Charleston
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted 3 review sessions weekly covering relevant course material, test preparation, and homework review to improve students' comprehension
- Attended classes regularly as a model student and participated actively to promote student participation
- Developed lesson plans with the course instructor to incorporate course objectives focusing on collaborative learning
- Enhanced understanding of complex chemistry concepts using visual presentations and real-life examples as part of sessions
- Coordinated with fellow student instructors in weekly meetings to exchange and create effective teaching practices
Research assistant
College of Charleston
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Synthesized and characterized copolymers, solution preparation, and performance of laboratory testing for viscosity measurements under a professors supervision
- Investigated data to analyze trends between polymer structure and solvent interaction
- Assisted with literature review and interpretation of experiment results to aid in supporting findings and directing project outcome
- Collaborated with lab peers and professors in discussing outcomes and exchanging information during lab sessions
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
College of Charleston
Washington, DC01.2018
Master of Science - Chemistry
College of Charleston
01.2022
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Taking manual and electronic vital signs, patient assessments, immunization administration, phlebotomy, laboratory testing, ECG completion, and assisting with minor procedures
- Medical Knowledge: Geriatric and pediatric care, acute illness evaluation, wellness/pre-op screening, laboratory testing, HPI and A&P documentation
- Administrative Competencies: EMR/EHR proficiency (Epic, Athena, PCC), referral coordination, prior authorization, communication of care continuity
- Language Skills: Basic clinical proficiency in Spanish
- Research & Academic Support: Statistical analysis, course preparation, tutoring, team teaching, and scientific research methodologies
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- CPR Certified
Shadowing Experience
Physician Assistant Shadowing
Condrell Primary Care — Washington, DC
- Shadowed Physician Assistants during daily clinical routines in a busy internal medicine practice.
- Observed PAs perform patient assessments, interpret diagnostic results, and formulate treatment plans for a wide range of adult and geriatric conditions.
- Gained insight into how PAs conduct follow-up visits for chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD, and heart disease.
- Witnessed strong patient-provider communication and learned how PAs educate patients, adjust medications, and coordinate care with physicians.
- Shadowing was integrated into my role as a medical assistant, allowing me to observe the PA's full scope of practice immediately after performing vitals and preliminary assessments.
Anesthesia Assistant Shadowing
Children's Hospital — Washington, DC
April 2024 | Total Hours: 24
- Shadowed anesthesia assistants in a high-volume operating room, observing preoperative assessments, intraoperative monitoring, and post-anesthesia care.
- Gained exposure to surgical procedures across a range of disciplines including ENT, cardiothoracic, urology, neurology, and gastroenterology.
- Observed the setup and administration of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care, as well as airway management techniques such as intubation and extubation.
- Learned how anesthesia teams monitor vital signs, adjust medications, and respond to intraoperative changes in real time.
- Witnessed the teamwork between anesthesiologists, PAs, surgeons, and nurses to maintain patient safety and surgical efficiency.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Spring Valley Internal Medicine
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Pelican Pediatrics
04.2022 - 07.2023
Referral Coordinator
Pelican Pediatrics
04.2022 - 07.2023
EMT
Family Medical Transport
03.2022 - 01.2023
Research assistant
College of Charleston
01.2020 - 01.2021
Student instructor for general chemistry
College of Charleston
09.2019 - 05.2022
Personal tutor for general chemistry
College of Charleston
Master of Science - Chemistry
College of Charleston
Master of Science - Chemistry
College of Charleston
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