Open To Work
Ashlyn Weniger
Pottstown,PA
Summary
Aspiring physician assistant and motivated first year college student with upcoming EMT certification ad practical experience in emergency and surgical treatment. Through volunteer work and shadowing in pediatric ER, perioperative, and orthopedic settings, I gained a passion for emergency medicine while working great under pressure and love fast paced environments, highly determined, great decision making, communication, and patient centered care abilities and experience in patient assessment, triage, and clinical collaboration. Ready to put my medical passion and clinical knowledge to use in fast paced EMS settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Nurse Shadow
UMPC Children's ER
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2026 - 02.2026
- Observed patient evaluations, triage, and emergency treatment processes.
- Shadowing doctors and nursing staff, I gained knowledge of appropriate patient evaluation methods, such as gathering vital signs and medical histories.
- Gaining exposure to pediatric trauma, chronic illness management, and life saving techniques.
- Observed EMT to nurse handoffs learning best practices in patient care and documentation.
Volunteer
Turks Head Surgery Center
West Chester, PA
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Observed nurses preoperative and postoperative care, including patient monitoring and vital sign checks.
- Interacted with anesthesiologists ad surgeons to learn about surgical workflow, patient management, and future career path.
- Helped ensure efficient workflow in a perioperative setting by helping with clinical support duties included cleaning and setting up patient beds.
- Learned cooperation, proper patient communication, and medical skills.
Orthopedic Surgery Shadowing
Turks Head Surgery Center
West Chester, PA
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Observed surgeons and nurses, patient care skills, and sterile technique during a wrist operation.
- Learned how a surgical team efficiently communicate and coordinate roles to ensure patient safety and productive workflow.
- Learned operating room protocols and clinical; decisions under pressure.
- Monitored and assisted with patient posture and preparation during pre- and post- operative patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre PA
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2029
Skills
- Basic life support (CPR/BLS Certification)
- Patient assessment and Vital signs monitoring
- Teamwork, communication, and collaboration in high pressure environments
- Attention to detail, reliable, and patient focused care
- Emergency and clinical workflow awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Airway management
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Time management abilities
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certified
- HAZMAT certified
- Epi administration Certification
- ICS 100/700
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeFull TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$0/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Nurse Shadow
UMPC Children's ER
02.2026 - 02.2026
Volunteer
Turks Head Surgery Center
07.2025 - 07.2025
Orthopedic Surgery Shadowing
Turks Head Surgery Center
06.2025 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre PA
University of Pittsburgh