Learned how to take comprehensive and thorough history, while ensuring patient does not have any other medical concerns that need to be addressed.
Volunteer
3 Years 6 Months
Wise County Animal Shelter | 04.2023 - Current
Engaged in meaningful activities with pets in shelter to allow safe space while they are in process of finding loving home.
Incorporated psychological aspect of volunteering with dogs by training dogs to learn specific commands such as sit, shake, stay, come, center, down, leash train, and even jump through hula hoop. By using techniques from recent psychology class, I was able to incorporate Pavlovian Conditioning, as well as Instrumental Conditioning to help train these dogs to allow them better chance to get adopted.
Assisted staff in helping sort and ensure dogs have safe and assisted environment to stay in.
Community Service Volunteer
7 Months
Inman Village | 10.2022 - 05.2023
Assisted with preparing food and meals for families within community.
Planned and prepared activities and events for children and their guardians to participate in while engaging at event.
Provided clean and safe environment while participating.
Developed communication strategies to allow for smooth and successful event.
Allowed for excellent teamwork and understanding for community and volunteers.
Physician Shadow
Dr. Christopher Yeary | 12.2022 - 12.2022
Observed detailed procedures.
Learned how to take detailed patient history for medical complaint at hand.
Physician Shadow
1 Month
Dr. Jerry Walkup | 06.2022 - 07.2022
Observed and learned well-rounded patient care for complex cases and patients.
Learned how to take detailed background and history from patient and family to be able to make correct diagnosis/have good starting point.
Physician Shadow
1 Month
Dr. David Nauss | 05.2021 - 06.2021
Observed physicians, specialists, and health care providers as they provided well-rounded care for complex cases.
Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
Observed many surgical cases, while being able to communicate and learn directly from Anesthesiologist.
Learned practical skills of what physician has to learn and adapt to.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
The University of Virginia's College At Wise | Wise, VA | 05.2025
Dean's List (Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023)
Chancellor's Merit Scholarship Recipient
3.93 GPA
National Society of Leadership and Success Member
Future Professional's Club Member
Extracurricular Activities: Volunteer at Wise County Animal Shelter, Inman Village Project (now Ramsey Project), and Oak Conservation Alliance Project.
High School Diploma
Central High School | Wise, VA | 05.2021
Honor Roll (Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021)
4.3 GPA
Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Basketball Member for 4 years, Volunteered with the Angel's Organization.
National Honors Society Member.
Elected Captain of Girls Varsity Basketball Team for 2 years.
Mu Alpha Theta Member and Pep Club Member.
Skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Able to grasp new concepts in timely manner
Technological understanding skills
Attention to detail/task at hand
Critical thinking
Timeline
Physician Shadow
Dr. Brandon Green
05.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Volunteer
Wise County Animal Shelter
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Physician Shadow
Dr. Christopher Yeary
12.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Community Service Volunteer
Inman Village
10.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Physician Shadow
Dr. Jerry Walkup
06.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Physician Shadow
Dr. David Nauss
05.2021 - 06.2021Read More
The University of Virginia's College At Wise
Bachelor of Science from Cell And Molecular Biology