EMMAH STAMPS
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Compassionate patient care professional with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and hands-on experience in hospital and outpatient settings. Skilled in phlebotomy, EKG acquisition, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, patient mobility, and clinical documentation. Incoming accelerated nursing student committed to delivering safe, respectful, and patient-centered care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Covenant Health Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
05.2026 - Current
- Deliver direct, hands-on patient care during 12-hour day and night shifts
- support nurses in activities of daily living, mobility, and patient safety
- acquire and record vital signs, blood glucose readings, intake/output data, and patient observations
- Perform venipuncture and collect, label, and transport blood specimens according to hospital protocols.
- Acquired EKGs and facilitated prompt delivery of results to healthcare team.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Partner with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient-centered care
Physical Therapy Technician
Prompt Physical Therapy & Performance
Knoxville, Tennessee
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Assist physical therapists with patient treatment sessions and therapeutic exercises
- Led and supervise exercise programs for up to four patients simultaneously in a fast-paced clinic
- Educated patients on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Assisted therapists with patient evaluations and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress during therapy sessions and provided feedback.
- Provide hands-on patient support and guidance to ensure proper exercise technique and safety
- Assist therapists during manual therapy and patient care interventions
- Manage front desk responsibilities including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and patient communication
Undergraduate Researcher
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Knoxville, Tennessee
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Independently led a biomechanics research study involving human movement analysis
- Collaborated with faculty on research methodologies and project development.
- Collaborate with faculty and laboratory staff to ensure accurate data collection and study execution
- Manage participant testing sessions, including marker placement, movement trials, and data acquisition
- Set up and calibrate multi-camera motion capture systems to ensure high-fidelity data collection
- Analyze movement patterns and functional performance data to support research objectives
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software tools.
- Coordinate participant scheduling, study procedures, and research documentation
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Applied Anatomy
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Conducted tutoring sessions outside of class to reinforce anatomical concepts and enhance student comprehension
- Partnered with faculty to develop curriculum and instructional strategies that align with learning objectives.
- Collaborated with lead teaching staff to create interactive, application-based learning activities for undergraduate students
- Created weekly instructional slide presentations that summarized key course concepts for effective exam preparation
- Supported students in developing critical thinking and applied anatomy skills through guided discussion and review
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
South College
Knoxville01-2028
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee05-2026
Skills
- Patient Care
- BLS/CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen Collection
- EKG Acquisition
- Vital Signs
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Fall Prevention
- Infection Control
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Communication
- Daily living activities
- Fast-paced multitasking
- Nursing support
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Covenant Health Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
05.2026 - Current
Physical Therapy Technician
Prompt Physical Therapy & Performance
01.2025 - 01.2026
Undergraduate Researcher
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
01.2024 - 01.2026
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Applied Anatomy
University of Tennessee
01.2024 - 01.2026
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
South College
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Tennessee