Bita Ciriaco
San Jose,CA
Summary
Diligent student focused on gaining valuable healthcare experience as an aspiring Physician Assistant. Strong work ethic, highly personable, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care and thrive in collaborative settings working with a team. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
A Better Solution In Home Care Inc.
San Diego, CA
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Optometric Assistant
La Jolla Optiks
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed preliminary tests such as visual acuity, refraction, keratometry and color vision tests.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Provided assistance with contact lens fittings and adjustments.
- Shadowed experienced staff and optometrist to observe daily tasks.
Elderly Caregiver
Home Helpers Home Care of Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Physician Shadowing Intern
Campbell Family Practice
Campbell, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated closely with Dr. Ponodelnikov to share knowledge and discuss best courses for treatment.
- Observed various clinical procedures such as electrocardiograms, injections, and suture removals.
- Assisted the physician in basic practices during physical exams via patient consent (checking reflexes, ear, nose, throat, etc.)
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Summer Camp Counselor
Mulberry School
Los Gatos, CA
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Informed parents about campers' behavior, athletic achievements and other important information.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
Student Research Intern
Cosmos
Irvine, CA
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed and conducted project to study the effect of synthetic and natural sweeteners on 3T3 fibroblasts proliferation and metabolite production
- Conducted laboratory analyses and assisted in assay studies and tests.
- Implemented experimental protocols according to study design to achieve reliable results.
- Produced a research paper and presented to UCI staff, alum, and professors to discuss the results of the study
Student Researcher
UCSD Extension
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to write reports and summaries of findings.
- Performed statistical analysis on data and results, identifying and utilizing appropriate techniques.
- Met with key personnel and communicated project status, results and findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California - San Diego
06.2024
High School Diploma -
Leland High School
06.2020
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Work Ethic
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Supervision & Leadership
- Time Management
- Care Plan Management
- CPR and AED Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Companionship
- Trilingual: Fluent in Spanish, Farsi, and English
Certification
- EMT-B License
- Basic Life Support (American Red Cross)
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (American Red Cross)
Volunteer Work
Labor and Delivery Volunteer - Scripps Hospital
- Collaborate and communicate directly with nurses and doctors for seamless patient care
- Stock and set up rooms before deliveries
- Maintain supplies in triage rooms
- Run laboratory tests
- Accurately scan health information
- Ensure patient comfort throughout their stay
- Observe vaginal deliveries and Cesarean sections
Make a Wish Foundation
- Collaborate with peers to plan fundraising events to reach wish granting goal ($10K)
- Communicate directly with MAW representatives
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
A Better Solution In Home Care Inc.
10.2023 - 06.2024
Optometric Assistant
La Jolla Optiks
10.2022 - 12.2023
Elderly Caregiver
Home Helpers Home Care of Santa Clara
06.2022 - 09.2023
Physician Shadowing Intern
Campbell Family Practice
06.2022 - 08.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
Mulberry School
07.2021 - 08.2021
Student Research Intern
Cosmos
07.2019 - 08.2019
Student Researcher
UCSD Extension
07.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California - San Diego
High School Diploma -
Leland High School
- EMT-B License
- Basic Life Support (American Red Cross)
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (American Red Cross)
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