EMILY MEDINA AMEZQUITA
Oxford,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented and compassionate individual with strong communication and organizational skills, committed to advancing equitable healthcare for diverse and underserved communities. I have experience working in multicultural and fast-paced healthcare environments, where I developed the ability to communicate complex information clearly and bridge language and cultural barriers. As a volunteer interpreter with the Emory Farmworker Program, I helped facilitate communication between farmworkers and healthcare providers, strengthening my commitment to serving vulnerable communities and improving access to care. I am eager to further explore the critical role nurses play in advancing healthcare while contributing to interprofessional, culturally responsive service initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Introduction to Statistical Inference Tutor
Oxford College of Emory University
Oxford, GA
08.2025 - Current
- Provide one-on-one tutoring to university students in statistics, helping them understand course concepts and complete homework assignments.
- Answer student questions and clarify statistical methods, problem-solving steps, and course material.
- Maintain flexible availability and meet with students outside regular tutoring hours when needed.
- Guide students to additional learning resources (practice materials, study guides, and external tools) to strengthen their understanding.
Library Leader at the Oxford College Library
Oxford College of Emory University
Oxford, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Serve as a Library Leader with increased responsibility for daily operations and student support.
- Manage closing shifts by ensuring the library is organized, completing closing checklists, and preparing the space for the next day.
- Assist students by answering questions and providing guidance on library resources and services.
- Maintain library equipment, including restocking printing paper and monitoring printer functionality.
- Create desk reports for supervisors to document shift activity and issues.
- Contribute to library projects such as digital design initiatives, book weeding, and book inventory management.
- Organize and reshelve books accurately, demonstrating strong attention to detail and patience.
Girasoles Spring Research Internship 2026
Mentor - Roxana Chicas
Florida
03.2026 - 03.2026
- Collecting and processing biosamples for 42 participants
- Administering surveys
- Deploying biomonitoring devices
- Attending research team meetings
- Engaging with farmworking community members, who bring a rich cultural tradition
- Worked flexible hours across nights and weekends
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Piedmont Rockdale Internship
Brianne E. Baxter
Conyers, GA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in the Family Care/Postpartum unit by conducting patient rounds and ensuring postpartum patients were comfortable and had necessary supplies.
- Provided patient support by delivering essential items (e.g., pads) and responding to patient needs.
- Prepared and cleaned patient rooms for new admissions, including changing bed linens and organizing supplies.
- Checked and recorded patient vital signs under staff supervision.
- Restocked medical supplies such as gloves in patient rooms to maintain unit readiness.
- Assembled discharge bags for newborns with essentials including diapers, formula/milk, and wipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized hospital bassinets to prepare them for newborn use.
Interpreter at the Emory Farmworker Project
Bainbridge, GA
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Volunteered as a Spanish interpreter to facilitate communication between farmworkers and Emory PA students during clinical interactions.
- Supported effective patient–provider relationships by ensuring clear and accurate interpretation.
- Assisted with setting up daily pop-up clinics, including preparing clinical spaces and supplies.
- Helped break down and organize clinic materials at the end of each day.
Internship - EMITS department
Emory Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Shadowed professional medical interpreters across multiple hospital departments, including the Emergency Room and Oncology unit, to observe patient-provider communication.
- Gained exposure to medical interpreting practices and protocols in clinical settings.
- Assisted interpreters with administrative support tasks such as organizing interpretation logs and documentation.
- Helped monitor the location and availability of interpretation equipment and technology used for patient communication.
Internship in Community Health Network
Pearland, TX
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Interpreted and advocated in Spanish for patients to facilitate clear communication with healthcare providers, including physicians and CCMAs.
- Assisted with clinical procedures such as urine testing and specimen collection.
- Administered injections and supported routine patient care.
- Measured and recorded patient vital signs.
- Performed EKG/ECG testing to assist with cardiac monitoring.
- Conducted phlebotomy and handled blood specimen collection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-nursing
Oxford College of Emory University
Oxford, GA01-2026
Spanish
CLIC & University of Salamanca
Study Abroad - Spain06-2025
High School Diploma -
Manvel High School
Manvel, TX05-2024
Associate’s of Arts - General Studies
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX01-2023
Skills
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Medical Interpretation
- Patient Care Support
- Communication & Patient Advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Organization and time management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Quick learner
- Work well under pressure
Certification
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (Certification #C6G7R5H3)
- CPR/BLS certified
- Stop The Bleed Training Certification
Timeline
Girasoles Spring Research Internship 2026
Mentor - Roxana Chicas
03.2026 - 03.2026
Introduction to Statistical Inference Tutor
Oxford College of Emory University
08.2025 - Current
Piedmont Rockdale Internship
Brianne E. Baxter
08.2025 - 12.2025
Internship - EMITS department
Emory Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
Interpreter at the Emory Farmworker Project
10.2024 - 10.2025
Library Leader at the Oxford College Library
Oxford College of Emory University
08.2024 - Current
Internship in Community Health Network
03.2024 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pre-nursing
Oxford College of Emory University
Spanish
CLIC & University of Salamanca
High School Diploma -
Manvel High School
Associate’s of Arts - General Studies
Alvin Community College
Clinical Experience
- Administering Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Vital Signs
- EKG/ECG Testing