Isabella Allen
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated pre-medical student with a solid academic foundation in Psychology, the sciences, and Spanish. Eager to leverage four years of clinical experience as a volunteer and Radiology Technical Assistant to contribute to patient care. Strong communicator adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to pursuing a career in medicine to positively impact healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiology Technical Assistant
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted radiologists in performing diagnostic imaging procedures in x-ray.
- Processed requests from outside providers for copies of radiological images and uploads to the EMR.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working with radiologic equipment.
- Reviewed orders from physicians to determine appropriate examinations.
- Maintained patient records and updated information in the radiology database.
Volunteer
Community Assistance Center
Atlanta
05.2021 - Current
- Welcome clients and help them find desired food when shopping in the food pantry
- Designate food to the proper location as it comes in from various grocery stores
- Bag groceries and assist clients with checkout
- Examine clothes and accept donations for the thrift store.
Volunteer Liaison
Mercy Health Center
Athens
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Communicated with 20+ providers of various specialties in order to place orders for radiology and blood tests to local hospitals and address patient pharmaceutical concerns.
- Translated symptoms and protocol from English to Spanish for 75+ native Spanish-speaking patients.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via 500+ phone interactions and answer questions about policies and procedures.
Center for Undergraduate Research Symposium
University Of Georgia
Athens, GA
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Prepared a poster presentation summarizing findings from a personal research project relating to attachment and alcohol dependence as moderated by respiratory sinus arrhythmia.
- Presented research poster to 30+ people over the course of a two hour symposium.
Student
Shadowing Experience
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Familiarized myself with basic medical terminology used by physicians during consultations and examinations.
- Participated in rounds with medical team members, observing procedures such as physical exams and diagnostic tests.
- Observed physician-patient interactions, noting communication techniques and bedside manner.
- Shadowed several specialists, such as surgeons, pediatricians, and orthopedists.
- Observed surgeries to better understand the roles each member of the surgical team plays in successful outcomes.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Youth Development Institute
Athens, GA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with faculty members and graduate students to develop research objectives.
- Examined 200 articles for paternal influence on anxiety and other psychopathological outcomes in the generation of a meta-analysis.
- Prepared and placed a functional near-infrared spectroscopy cap on participants and operated software to collect brain hemodynamicity data during family interaction tasks.
- Organized a project and research paper examining the effects of attachment style on later alcohol dependence in the context of respiratory sinus arrhythmia reactivity using the HRV longitudinal data set.
- Assisted at 10+ 120 minute data collection visits in participants homes and ensured the successful completion of analytic tasks.
Tutor
University of Georgia Peer Learning and Teaching Others (PlaTO)
Athens
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Adapted explanations of advanced topics to address the needs and learning style of each student.
- Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to enhance learning outcomes.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
Peer Learning Assistant
University of Georgia Peer Learning and Teaching Others (PlaTO)
Athens
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Reviewed relevant class information in preparation of student needs.
- Developed resources such as study guides or review materials for use by students when studying for exams.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on assignments to ensure quality standards were met.
- Provided assistance in the development of instructional materials, including multimedia components.
- Provided guidance to faculty in designing engaging activities that promote active learning within an online setting.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Development and Psychopathology Lab
Athens
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Communicated with participants in Spanish and instruct them to place electrodes in the proper location.
- Monitored MindWare physiology software during data collection activities.
- Conducted 90 minute interviews with participants in Spanish.
- Analyzed and cleaned physiology data for 100+ participants for statistical analysis.
- Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
UGA Augusta Medical Partnership Event
Student Interpreter
Athens, GA
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Interpreted encounters between medical students and student mock patients.
- Clarified concepts and collaborated with other student interpreters to ensure the provider's message was delivered accurately.
- Learned about a typical patient encounter and discussed procedures with medical students.
UGA Interpersonal Education Public Health Event
Student Interpreter
Athens, GA
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Translated the messages of the providers and patients to ensure effective communication.
- Collaborated with healthcare students in pharmacy, nursing, and epidemiology departments to discover the best method to treat the patient.
- Learned about the roles of different medical professionals in a healthcare setting.
Volunteer
Piedmont Hospital
Athens, GA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with check-in and traige in the emergency department.
- Communicated with 25+ patients in Spanish to ensure their medical needs were met.
- Greeted guests and offered assistance in finding specific departments or personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens05.2024
Skills
- Professional Working Proficiency in Spanish
- Intermediate User of Microsoft Suite
- Working understanding of R and R studio softwares
- Intermediate User of MindWare Physiology software
- Volunteer Recruitment
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Publications
Hale, M. E., Pelaez, F. X., Allen, I. R., Gallegos, D. J., & Suveg, C. (2024). Friends’ Behavioral and Biological Synchrony in Relation to Youth Socioemotional Adjustment: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Model. Adolescent Research Review, 1-28.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Radiology Technical Assistant
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
05.2024 - Current
Center for Undergraduate Research Symposium
University Of Georgia
04.2024 - 04.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Youth Development Institute
05.2023 - 08.2023
UGA Augusta Medical Partnership Event
Student Interpreter
04.2023 - 04.2023
UGA Interpersonal Education Public Health Event
Student Interpreter
03.2023 - 03.2023
Tutor
University of Georgia Peer Learning and Teaching Others (PlaTO)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Peer Learning Assistant
University of Georgia Peer Learning and Teaching Others (PlaTO)
08.2022 - 05.2023
Student
Shadowing Experience
05.2022 - 03.2024
Volunteer
Piedmont Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Development and Psychopathology Lab
08.2021 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Community Assistance Center
05.2021 - Current
Volunteer Liaison
Mercy Health Center
02.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Georgia
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