Charmante Baucom
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional with experience in biomedical sciences, patient care, clinical research, behavioral health, and neurology.Demonstrated ability to advocate for patients and optimize clinical resources. Skilled in laboratory techniques and dedicated to providing exceptional support in both biomedical research and direct patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Baylor College Of Medicine
Houston, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Contributed to Alzheimer’s disease research using Manganese-Enhanced MRI (MEMRI) to longitudinally assess in vivo axonal transport deficits in transgenic mouse models.
- Utilized MEMRI, a novel imaging technique developed in the lab, which exploits the calcium-mimicking properties of Mn²⁺ to trace neuronal pathways through fast axonal transport and T1-weighted MRI.
Neurosurgery Observer
Texas Children Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Observed major brain tumor resections, spinal fusions, craniotomies, laminectomies, shunt placements, and other neurosurgical procedures.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Carelon Behavioral Health
Remote
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness, and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Enhanced counseling services with a multifaceted approach, incorporating multiple disciplines.
Clinic Director
HOPES Mental Health Clinic
Norfolk, VA
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Organized clinics for low-income and underinsured patients, collaborating with psychiatrists, residents, and medical students.
- Expanded the clinic’s resources for patients to receive additional therapy, along with providing interpreter services.
- Transitioned the clinic from in-person to telehealth medicine during the pandemic, achieving positive patient outcomes.
Medical Records Coordinator
Sanguine BioSciences
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Safeguarded patient records, managing data transfers in compliance with HIPAA standards, and organizational regulations.
- Connected patients with various medical diagnoses to pharmacological and biomedical studies with Pfizer, AbbVie, Abbott, Sanofi, and other pharmaceutical companies.
Medical Case Assistant
American College of Radiology
Silver Spring, MD
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Examined cardiovascular, GI, GU, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, thoracic, and pediatric pathology slides to proofread and prepare case reports for pathologic correlation.
- Inspected and organized the AIRP case archive to allow for continued study of disease processes with pathologic correlation.
Medical Scribe
Children’s Hospital
Washington, DC
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into EHR systems
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to notate clinical assessments
Education
Graduate Certificate - Biomedical Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX07-2025
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2017
Skills
Data collection and analysis
Laboratory techniques (aseptic techniques, sample preparation)
Patient advocacy and support
Knowledge of biomedical research methodologies, behavioral testing
Clinical trial research protocols
Previous Research Experience
- Collaborative Advanced Neurological Research Imaging- Dr. Lori Keyser Marcus - Research Assistant
Timeline
Research Assistant
Baylor College Of Medicine
09.2024 - Current
Neurosurgery Observer
Texas Children Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Carelon Behavioral Health
12.2022 - 08.2024
Clinic Director
HOPES Mental Health Clinic
07.2020 - 03.2023
Medical Records Coordinator
Sanguine BioSciences
10.2018 - 01.2020
Medical Case Assistant
American College of Radiology
03.2017 - 08.2018
Medical Scribe
Children’s Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduate Certificate - Biomedical Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine
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