Highly Motivated and passionate employee with a keen sense of curiosity. Eager to break ground in a research environment to build on previous clinical experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Leader
Opportunity Knocks
06.2022 - Current
Created and led 16 week programs in order to develop social, life, and communication skills for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Established close-knit relationships in order to breed a safe and meaningful community
Executed cleanly and respectful tube feeds, bathroom duties, seizure procedures, and crisis intervention
Volunteer
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Rehabilition Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Assisted in the ambulating of patients with the goal of relearning how to walk
Prioritized the safety and cleanliness of the hospital environment
Established personal connections to ensure a positive and hopeful rehabilitation process
Youth Activation Committee
Advocated for inclusion within my community via various training sessions and outings with teenagers with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Best Buddies
Established 1-on-1 relationships with high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Facilitated outings to promote social and communication skills
Coach
Special Olympics
08.2019 - 05.2023
Coached various sports (Basketball, Soccer, Track, and Bowling) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Promoted inclusion throughout the program, while ensuring a sense of competition
CNA Volunteer
Rush Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
Logged over 100 hours of enhancing patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
Aided patients with mobility challenges, promoting safety and independence.
Supported patients'' personal hygiene needs, ensuring dignity and cleanliness.
Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology and Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
06.2027
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Triton College
River Grove, IL
05.2023
High School -
Oak Park And River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL
05.2021
Certification - Neuroscience
Northwestern University
Evanston
05.2021
Skills
Licensed CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Seizure Certified
Crisis Intervention Certified
First Aid/CPR
Professional Summary
I am studying psychological and brain sciences to become a medical professional to increase the quality of life of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Timeline
CNA Volunteer
Rush Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
Program Leader
Opportunity Knocks
06.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Rehabilition Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Coach
Special Olympics
08.2019 - 05.2023
Youth Activation Committee
Best Buddies
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology and Brain Sciences