Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Azanna S. Clemmings

Azanna S. Clemmings

Teaneck,USA

Summary

A responsible and committed student, eager to leverage exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a medical setting. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments, with a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Compassionate and results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Consistently receiving positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for my commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Holy Name
Teaneck, NJ
05.2021 - Current
  • Assist physicians and nurses in caring for patients at a comprehensive 361-bed acute care medical center
  • Perform essential medical responsibilities such as distributing accurate medication regimes, recording vital signs and tracking blood glucose levels; ensure patients maintain adequate levels of hygiene, physical fitness and nutrition
  • Strive to create a clean and healthy environment through organizing patients’ rooms, completing safety check during rounds, and changing bedding regularly
  • Emotionally support patients through actively listening to their concerns and encouraging their journeys toward recovery

Undergraduate Research Intern

New Jersey Department of Health
Trenton, NJ
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assess maternal and infant outcomes in cases of COVID-19 during pregnancy
  • Abstract maternal and infant COVID-19 data from medical records and dater enter elements into REDCap; abstract and confirm maternal and infant data from Communicable Disease Reporting and Surveillance System before reporting to the CDC
  • Collaborate with physicians and medical students at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School to formulate research question leading to viable project

Red Pine Ambassador Administrative Manager

Douglass Residential College
New Brunswick, NJ
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assist with recruitment plan and activities for Douglass at Rutgers University
  • Schedule and host monthly Zoom meetings and review logistics information
  • Contribute feedback as needed to improve the tour manual to reflect all changes within Rutgers University, Douglass Residential College, and RPA

STEM Academic Leader (SAL)

Douglass Residential College
New Brunswick, NJ
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Mentor first year students in the allied health “Living and Learning” community (LLC)
  • Implement STEM-related programming for the allied health LLC

Operations Manager, Douglass and Cook Student Center

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Monitored and enforced compliance with university policies and procedures
  • Supervised, trained, and evaluated staff of 15 people from different teams (e.g., guest services, reservations)

Office Technician

Edison Ophthalmology Associates
Edison, NJ
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Communicated with insurance companies, pharmacist, and patients to collect medical eligibility and benefits
  • Performed general office duties including typing, mail/document handling and distribution, filing/Management of files, scanning, photocopying
  • Scheduled and rescheduled appointments for new and established patients

Red Pine Ambassador Tour Guide

Douglass Residential College
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Assisted with recruitment activities for Douglass Residential College
  • Led campus tours and information sessions for prospective students and guests

Undergraduate Research Assistant, NJ Firefighters Cancer Prevention Study

Rutgers School of Public Health
Piscataway, NJ
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted with collection of survey data and biological specimen (e.g., blood, urine) at study events to collect relevant occupation and exposure history from career and volunteer firefighters and to prepare NJ firefighters to participate in the National Firefighter Registry
  • Completed post-collection sample processing, logging, and storage according to study protocols
  • Compiled a primary source directory of all volunteer fire departments in NJ for a future qualitative study

Event Saff

Douglass and Cook Student Centers-Rutgers
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively; managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met

Student Extern, Department of Family Medicine

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2019 - 12.2018
  • Coordinated a community forum to discuss concerns with researchers leading a behavioral health project
  • Shadowed both community health workers and public health researchers in a clinical setting
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain public health information

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
Teaneck, NJ
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively answering questions, suggesting effective solutions, and resolving issues quickly
  • Greeted customers, and engaged in conversation with them to understand their needs, resolve issues, and answer product questions
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail; successful delivery of solutions according to client needs

Clerical Assistant

Bryant Elementary School
Teaneck, NJ
07.2014 - 08.2016
  • Filed documents and registered incoming and returning students into the Teaneck Public School System; performed data entry tasks with accuracy and speed
  • Developed verbal communication skills, worked with Microsoft Word, faxed reports, and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow
  • Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace

Flyer Distributor

Teaneck Town Council
Teaneck, NJ
05.2016 - 05.2016
  • Distributed voting pamphlets for the town council, and greeted township members
  • Walked many miles from residence-to-residence
  • Distributed voting pamphlets to general public at strategically placed locations

Education

Master of Biomedical Sciences Candidate -

Rowan University
Stratford, New Jersey
07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Teaneck High School
Teaneck, NJ
06-2017

Some College (No Degree) -

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ

Skills

  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Basic life support / CPR
  • Patient care
  • Health promotion
  • Data analysis
  • Data collection
  • Wound care
  • Emergency response
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Blood glucose testing and monitoring
  • Basic nursing care
  • Patient positioning
  • Bed preparation
  • Patient services
  • Patient mobility training and assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Pain management
  • Patient relations and assistance
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Medical team collaboration
  • Calm and level-headed under stress
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Emotional support
  • End-of-life care
  • Clinical training
  • Health monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Adaptable
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Infection control standards
  • Restocking supplies
  • Acute care
  • Specimen collection
  • Monitoring patient conditions
  • Physical therapy support
  • Corrective action planning
  • Vitals documentation
  • Active listening
  • Qualified in patient transport
  • Mobility assistance aptitude
  • Patient education
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection prevention
  • Patient observation
  • Safety protocols
  • Information protection
  • Catheter care
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite
  • RedCaps

References

  • Emelin, Cazares, Clinical Coordinator, (973)-981-0220, New Jersey
  • Alianne, Terrero, Student, (201)-923-5178, New Jersey
  • Sara, Drummond, Barista, (201)-679-1005, New Jersey
  • Renaldo Nembhard, Service Engineer, (551)-420-9211, New Jersey

Volunteer Experience

Bergen Volunteers

CHEER Volunteer | Bergen County, NJ | June 2025 - Present

  • Provide a helping hand to isolated, and/or seniors with disabilities; help with home-bound tasks and light errands
  • Enable seniors to live safely and independently in their homes
  • Forge lasting relationships by offering companionship and support senior citizens who strive to live as independent as possible

Rowan-Virtua Community Health Center

Clinic Volunteer | Lindenwood, NJ | 2024-Present 

  • Present, Interact with patients and health professionals to complete health questionnaire, Conduct follow-up meeting with patients to ensure patients completed their task and sought treatment

Meals on Wheels-Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern NJ 

Volunteer | Northern, NJ | August 2020 - May 2021

  • Deliver meals to clients living in North Bergen, Advocate for individuals and families struggling with issues of food insecurity in Northern NJ

Elijah’s Promise

Meal Prep Volunteer | New Brunswick, NJ | October 2019

  • Prepared meals, cleaned community soup kitchen, and set dining tables, Served meals to the homeless population in order to stop hunger in New Brunswick, NJ and boost community moral, Promoted health policies in the New Brunswick community

Highland Park First Aid Squad

Volunteer EMT | Highland Park, NJ | October 2018 - February 2019

  • Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate care to the critically ill and injured, Utilized safe patient handling and transport procedures to ensure safe and efficient transfer of patients, Maintained and ensured accuracy of call logs and reports in accordance with state and local laws

Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Volunteer EMT | Teaneck, NJ | August 2016-June 2017

  • Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate care to the critically ill and injured, Utilized safe patient handling and transport procedures to ensure safe and efficient transfer of patients, Maintained and ensured accuracy of call logs and reports in accordance with state and local laws

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate [2025]
  • LinkedIn Online Learning Skills
  • HealthStream Learning Modules Certificates
  • CITI Human Research Certificates

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Holy Name
05.2021 - Current

Undergraduate Research Intern

New Jersey Department of Health
07.2020 - 01.2022

Red Pine Ambassador Administrative Manager

Douglass Residential College
04.2020 - 06.2021

Office Technician

Edison Ophthalmology Associates
01.2020 - 06.2020

STEM Academic Leader (SAL)

Douglass Residential College
08.2019 - 05.2021

Operations Manager, Douglass and Cook Student Center

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
05.2019 - 12.2020

Red Pine Ambassador Tour Guide

Douglass Residential College
05.2019 - 04.2020

Undergraduate Research Assistant, NJ Firefighters Cancer Prevention Study

Rutgers School of Public Health
01.2019 - 08.2019

Student Extern, Department of Family Medicine

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
01.2019 - 12.2018

Event Saff

Douglass and Cook Student Centers-Rutgers
09.2017 - 03.2019

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
10.2016 - 06.2017

Flyer Distributor

Teaneck Town Council
05.2016 - 05.2016

Clerical Assistant

Bryant Elementary School
07.2014 - 08.2016

Master of Biomedical Sciences Candidate -

Rowan University

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

High School Diploma -

Teaneck High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Bergen Community College
Azanna S. Clemmings