Arben Salihu
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards a medical doctorate. Extensive background in biological and anatomical sciences. Will always show up with a positive attitude and tackle new challenges head-on.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Dawson Med
06.2023 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted providers with minor procedures, including preparing treatment room and sterilizing instruments.
Server
Umaii Restaurant
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Volunteer
Cape Fear Clinic
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Collected vital signs and updated records.
- Worked in-clinic to provide basic medical care to impoverished residents.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Surf Instructor
Sean's Private Surf Instruction
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Enforced strict policies for safety in and out of water.
- Monitored changing weather and ocean conditions with potential to impact surf activities.
- Empowered guests and built confidence by training on techniques and praising good performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology W/ Chemistry Minor
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.2023
EMT-B Certification -
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05.2023
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear Academy
Wilmington, NC05.2019
Skills
- Personable
- Hard-working
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solver
- Positive Attitude
- Creative
Accomplishments
- Betancourt L, Bowers U, Patel O, Piehl C, & Salihu A. Impacts of Chronic Pain Management on Quality of Life in Minority Patients. Poster session to be presented at: 40th Annual American Academy of Pain Management; 2024 Mar 7-10; Scottsdale, AZ.
- Hudomint M, Holsten J, Beuschel S, Salihu A, & Peterson T. Volume Reduction in the Hippocampus Following PTSD. Poster session presented at: CSURF Showcase; Spring 2023; Wilmington, NC.
- Beuschel S, Holsten J, Peterson T, Prescott K & Salihu A. Dysfunctional Behaviors, Physiology, and Microglial Response in a Single Prolonged Stress Mouse Model of PTSD. Poster session presented at: ECU Annual Neuroscience Symposium; 2022 Oct 28; Greenville, NC.
Languages
Albanian
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Dawson Med
06.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Cape Fear Clinic
05.2022 - 08.2022
Server
Umaii Restaurant
09.2020 - 06.2023
Surf Instructor
Sean's Private Surf Instruction
05.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology W/ Chemistry Minor
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
EMT-B Certification -
Cape Fear Community College
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear Academy