Aya Gibson Taylor
Fort Lee
Summary
Aspiring physician with a passion for pediatrics, driven by personal experiences with sickle cell anemia. Seeking to use my background in biomedical sciences, clinical experience, and community engagement to make meaningful contributions to the field of medicine.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Premier Brain & Spine
09.2024 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Provide hands-on care and support to patients.
- Assist physicians in clinical procedures and ensure patient comfort during visits.
- Contribute to the day-to-day operations of a medical office, improving patient outcomes.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Hackensack Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Kids Tackle Cancer
- Raised money and participated in interviews to help raise awareness and funds for kids tackle cancer
- Completed projects and submitted research proposals to propel personal learning ambitions
- Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals
- Studied topics using scientific methods to contribute to ongoing research
- Kids Tackle Cancer
HealthPREP Scholar
Emory School Of Medicine
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted research on opioids, mentored local high school students, and participated in patient care simulations (OSCEs) focused on demonstrating empathy and medical care.
- Developed public health awareness and expanded skills in patient interactions.
- Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals.
- Studied topics using scientific methods to contribute to ongoingresearch.
Shadowing
Grady Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Shadowed Dr. Sara Koumtouzoua (Internal Medicine). Observed Dr. Koumtouzoua and her team during rounds which included patient updates and care plan.
- Shadowed Dr. Colin Washington (Internal medicine). Observed Dr. Washington and his team during rounds to review patient status and care plan.
Physician Shadowing
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Shadowed Dr. Bruce Terrin (pediatrician) while seeing and evaluating patients.
- Gained extensive exposure to patient care and treatment plans for complex diseases.
- Assisted in patient consultations and observed treatments, helping build a strong clinical care foundation.
Volunteer
Hackensack Medical Center
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Speaking about my transplant with student at Bergen Academies in Bergen NJ.
- Hackensack Meridian Health hospital teaches a course called "Topics in Hematology/Oncology during the course I am asked to speak about my experience in the class.
Volunteer
Be The Match National Donor Foundation
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Engaged in outreach efforts to raise awareness about bone marrow donation.
- Assisted in matching potential donors with patients in need of life-saving transplants.
Diversity and Inclusion - ADVOCACY TEAM
Loyola University New Orleans
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Organized events for diversity and inclusion office and spoke at numerous events
- Held group meetings to discuss office matters and brainstorm for upcoming events
- Ran the office desk answering phones and scheduling appointments
- Spoke directly with multiple student multicultural groups on campus
- Diversity and Inclusion - ADVOCACY TEAM
Sickle Cell Pain Crisis Research
Rutgers University
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted research into potential treatments for sickle cell pain crisis, focusing on arginase and nitric oxide pathways.
- Worked under Dr. Vikas Nanda to explore mechanisms of vaso-occlusion and develop novel therapeutic approaches.
Loyola University New Orleans
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Volunteer
- Students participating in theme living communities will engage in opportunities grounded in: Positive personal development, community and relationship building, service to campus, and New Orleans community
- Sharing interest and supporting one another both academically and socially
- Volunteer
Loyola University New Orleans
09.2019 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Member Black Student Union
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty, and students
- Helped to provide social, cultural, and community service opportunities related to African American interest in the community of New Orleans
- Organize events on the campus, participate in meetings, host several programs throughout the year including the Alumni and Professional gala
- Member Black Student Union
Hostess
DESI VEGA Restaurant
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Greeted and proactively assisted visitors in a timely manner
- Accept/organized reservations and prioritized reservations to accommodate customers
- Prepared seating assignments prior to service and presented plans to restaurant during pre-shift meetings
- Walked through dining room during service to ensure guest satisfaction and advise servers and bussing staff of specific service needs
Education
Master's of Biomedical Science -
Rutgers School of Graduate Studies
Piscataway, NJ05.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2023
Skills
- Clinical and Laboratory Research
- Patient Care and Empathy Development
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Community Engagement and Public Health Awareness
- Data Analysis and Critical Thinking
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Data Entry, and Medical Software
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Patient Care Simulation Training (OSCE)
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Premier Brain & Spine
09.2024 - Current
Sickle Cell Pain Crisis Research
Rutgers University
09.2023 - 08.2024
HealthPREP Scholar
Emory School Of Medicine
05.2023 - 07.2023
Shadowing
Grady Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
Hackensack Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Physician Shadowing
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2022 - 07.2022
Hostess
DESI VEGA Restaurant
04.2021 - 09.2021
Volunteer
Hackensack Medical Center
12.2019 - 05.2020
Diversity and Inclusion - ADVOCACY TEAM
Loyola University New Orleans
09.2019 - 05.2021
Loyola University New Orleans
09.2019 - 05.2019
Loyola University New Orleans
08.2019 - 12.2019
Volunteer
Be The Match National Donor Foundation
01.2019 - 05.2023
Master's of Biomedical Science -
Rutgers School of Graduate Studies
Bachelor of Science -
Loyola University New Orleans
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