Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Projects
Languages
Timeline
Franziska Adkins

Franziska Adkins

Hallendale Beach,USA

Summary

Passionate Teacher and Medical Doctor provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IB DP/AP and MYP Biology Teacher

Franklin Academy Charter School K-12
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
  • Improved student application of knowledge via exposure to IB question Bank and assigning tasks involving the field of medicine
  • Improved student scientific analysis skills and writing by assigning subject based projects and experiments
  • Established a positive classroom atmosphere that fostered respect among students and encouraged open dialogue about challenging concepts.
  • Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.

Medical Assistant

Rub Pediatrics M.D. P.A.
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Ordering, administering and entering vaccines phlebotomy - collecting specimens - vitals - clinical history taking - appointment scheduling - answering phone calls ordering labs - creating new patient accounts - following up on patients and labs - stocking/inventory - tracking other clerical duties

Clinical Educator

Windsor University School of Medicine
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in the clinical education of the students rotating through the Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) department, Lectured on various subject matters of OB/GYN, Assisted in the assessment of Physical Exam skills in (OB/GYN), Prepared Medical Students for their OSCE exam, Demonstrated physical examination skills essential for OB/GYN, answered questions medical students might have with regard to certain procedures or other aspects of OB/GYN, Taught medical students about proper history taking and physical exam specifically for OB/GYN

Research Assistant

Windsor University School of Medicine
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Collected and analyzed data, ensured established protocol enforcement, assessment of clinical students

Infectious Disease Assistant

Deaconess Medical Center
09.2009 - 12.2009
  • Processing specimens in Microbiology, Virology, Mycology and Parasitology - Reporting patient results including sensitivities - Specimen set-ups (respiratory Cx, tissue Cx, Blood Cx, Fungal Cx, Viral Cx (such as Cytomegalovirus, Herpes simplex, Herpes zoster, Viral respiratory Panel including Influenza and Adenovirus...), C
  • Diff., TB Cx, Calcofluor, Gram Stain, Stool Cx, Urine Cx, Genital Cx, Wound Cx....) - Clerical tasks - Operating laboratory equipment - Microscopy - Perform CLIA waived tests - Stocking supplies and autoclaving - And other responsibilities

Research Assistant

Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL)
05.2009 - 09.2009
  • Data collection and analysis- microscopy -pH measurements - Raising zebrafish embryos - Assist with spawning - Injecting embryos - Assist with fin clipping and genotyping - Preparing reagents - Assist during nephrology studies - feeding zebrafish - cleaning tanks

Infectious Disease Assistant

Deaconess Medical Center
09.2005 - 04.2009
  • Processing specimens in Microbiology, Virology, Mycology and Parasitology - Reporting patient results including sensitivities - Specimen set-ups (respiratory Cx, tissue Cx, Blood Cx, Fungal Cx, Viral Cx (such as Cytomegalovirus, Herpes simplex, Herpes zoster, Viral respiratory Panel including Influenza and Adenovirus...), C
  • Diff., TB Cx, Calcofluor, Gram Stain, Stool Cx, Urine Cx, Genital Cx, Wound Cx....) - Clerical tasks - Operating laboratory equipment - Microscopy - Perform CLIA waived tests - Stocking supplies and autoclaving - And other responsibilities

Personal Caregiver

Washington State Department of Health and Social Services
10.2007 - 02.2009
  • Providing care for an eleven-year-old boy diagnosed with a genetic disease unknown to date - Monitoring fluid and food intake - Taking vitals and monitoring O2-levels Providing Peri-care - Giving breathing treatments Providing occupational and physical therapy - Giving medications via G-tube - Monitoring signs for seizures at all times - Working with (Word, Meditech, Excel)

CNA

Fairview Assisted Living
09.2003 - 10.2005
  • Providing care for the elderly in an Assisted Living Home specializing in dementia care - Responsible for med-cart Taking vitals - Providing Peri-care - Giving medications including narcotics - Monitoring food and fluid intake Responsible for twelve patients at a time, who were diagnosed with dementia or similar diseases - Preparing patients for doctor's appointments - Providing First Aid (diagnosing hip displacements, dressing wounds...)

Education

Medical Doctorate - Medicine

Windsor University School of Medicine, St. Kitts, Nevis
08.2021

Master of Healthcare Administration - Health Sciences

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
06.2015

Bachelor Of Science - Biology And Chemistry

Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
08.2008

Skills

  • IB program and high school teaching experience
  • Research experience
  • Clinical teaching experience
  • Clinical history taking
  • Physical exams
  • Medical terminology
  • Immunizations
  • Phlebotomy
  • Clinical laboratory experience
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Kronos
  • Meditech
  • Epic
  • Self-published author
  • Project management skills
  • Leadership experience
  • Strong communication skills

Certification

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • M.H.A. Degree
  • B.S. Degree
  • Temporary teaching certification

Accomplishments

  • Bachelor of Science Degree Cum Laude, 08/2008
  • SKI Academy PTA Vice President, 09/2022 - 01/2023

Personal Information

Title: International Medical Graduate (M.D.)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Medicine
  • Scubadiving
  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking
  • Long distance swimming
  • Jogging
  • Writing

Projects

Influence of pH and egg quality on the yield of viable Zebrafish embryos (Danio rerio), MDIBL's The Bulletin, Vol. 49, 2010; pages:91- 93, 05/2009 - 12/2009 Children are Less Affected by COVID-19 than Adults: A systematic Review, Dr. Guri Tzivion (WUSOM), 06/2020 - 06/2020 Engaging hybrid Clerkship experience, Dr. Vishal Surender (WUSOM), Abstract presentation at APGO faculty development seminar 2022, 09/2021 - 12/2021

Languages

German
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

IB DP/AP and MYP Biology Teacher - Franklin Academy Charter School K-12
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant - Rub Pediatrics M.D. P.A.
02.2023 - 10.2023
Clinical Educator - Windsor University School of Medicine
09.2021 - 01.2022
Research Assistant - Windsor University School of Medicine
09.2021 - 12.2021
Infectious Disease Assistant - Deaconess Medical Center
09.2009 - 12.2009
Research Assistant - Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL)
05.2009 - 09.2009
Personal Caregiver - Washington State Department of Health and Social Services
10.2007 - 02.2009
Infectious Disease Assistant - Deaconess Medical Center
09.2005 - 04.2009
CNA - Fairview Assisted Living
09.2003 - 10.2005
Windsor University School of Medicine - Medical Doctorate, Medicine
Walden University - Master of Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences
Eastern Washington University - Bachelor Of Science, Biology And Chemistry
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • M.H.A. Degree
  • B.S. Degree
  • Temporary teaching certification
Franziska Adkins