Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies for 30 patients daily
Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Assisted providers with fine needle aspirations and biopsies
Educated patients on the use of continuous glucose monitoring insulin injections, and use of weight loss medications
Performed injections for osteoporosis medications and annual vaccinations
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
01.2023 - Current
Level III Trauma Center, Fully Accredited Chest Pain Center
Monitored patient conditions and assessed status by obtaining initial vital signs and performing EKGs
Provide direct patient care in preparing individuals for transport and aiding in ambulation and positioning
Inserted, maintained, and removed IVs according to physician orders
Collect urinary samples and blood samples using venipuncture procedures for 20 patients daily
Level III Trauma Center, Fully Accredited Chest Pain Center
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Allen Laboratory
08.2021 - 12.2022
Immunology, Inflammation, and Cancer Research Lab
Collected, interpreted, and analyzed data to determine a co-therapy to utilize with irreversible electroporation to increase its effectiveness in killing pancreatic tumor cells
Immunology, Inflammation, and Cancer Research Lab
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
Christiansburg Rescue Squad
04.2021 - 03.2022
Third-service Municipal EMS agency
Delivered first aid, basic life support, emergency medical treatment, and lifesaving measures in a wide range of emergency medical situations
Ensure the safe transport of patients and administer appropriate medical treatment on-scene and en route to hospitals, including CPR and pharmaceutical interventions
Communicate with patients and families on-site to obtain medical histories and identify appropriate treatments based on symptoms
Delivered medical reports to physicians and nursing staff on patient condition, symptoms, vital signs, blood pressure, and oxygen levels
Third-service Municipal EMS agency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences
Virginia Tech
12.2024
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Patient Management
Phlebotomy
HIPAA compliance
EMR / EHR
Immunization administration
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Virginia Endocrinology & Osteoporosis Center
05.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery
01.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Allen Laboratory
08.2021 - 12.2022
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
Christiansburg Rescue Squad
04.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences
Director, Theatre/Drama (High School, Extracurricular) at Powhatan County Public SchoolsDirector, Theatre/Drama (High School, Extracurricular) at Powhatan County Public Schools