Isabella Zolnierczuk
Oxford
Summary
Biology major and Presidential Fellow passionate about bridging healthcare innovation with patient care. Combines clinical experience, multilingual communication skills, and creative problem-solving to improve patient outcomes and healthcare accessibility.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Scribe
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic
- 06.2025
- Documented 150+ patient encounters weekly, ensuring accurate data entry in NextGen EMR.
- Charted comprehensive histories, exams, and treatment plans efficiently for optimal patient care.
- Trained new medical scribes in NextGen EMR navigation and documentation best practices.
- Coordinated with clinics and hospitals to obtain necessary radiology reports promptly.
- Translated complex medical terms into patient-friendly language, enhancing comprehension in English and Polish.
Vice President
Presidential Fellows
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated successful general body and executive meetings, ensuring effective communication.
- Engaged continuously with Honors College director and Miami University leadership.
- Advocated for fellows' interests by partnering with university leadership for resource acquisition.
- Co-facilitated Scholars Showcase, hosting over 200 attendees to highlight undergraduate opportunities.
Leadership Councilor/Volunteer
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced child patient comfort through ASL communication skills with ages 5-13.
- Facilitated engaging activities, including violin performances, to reduce patient anxiety.
- Led outdoor therapeutic programs for pediatric diabetes patients aged 5-14.
- Increased VolunTeen participation by implementing targeted recruitment strategies in new counties.
- Orchestrated successful fundraising campaigns in local high schools as fundraising chair.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, College of Arts & Science
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio05-2028
High School -
Oak Ridge High School
Oak Ridge, Tennessee05.2024
Skills
- Technical: NextGen EMR Electronic Health Records Management Medical Documentation Data Analysis
- Clinical: CPR, OSHA, CMA Certifications Patient Education Clinical Workflow Optimization
- Research/Analytical: Cell cultures Scientific writing & literature review Translating laboratory findings to disease relevance Team-based research collaboration
- Communication: Fluent in Polish & English Medical Interpretation
Accomplishments
Undergraduate Researcher – Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cellular metabolism, translational biomedical research
- Investigated cellular reprogramming strategies for obesity and type 2 diabetes by converting human cells into metabolically active, fat-burning cells
- Used cell culture and quantitative PCR to measure gene expression changes linked to energy expenditure, fat metabolism, and glucose regulation
HONORS AND AWARDS
- President’s List 2025
- All-East Tennessee Orchestra 2021, 2022, 2024
- East Tennessee State University Chamber Music Festival 2023, 2024, 2025
- 5th Place in Health Occupational Students of America State Leadership Conference (HOSA SLC) in Health Education 2023
- Girl Scout Silver Award 2021
Timeline
Vice President
Presidential Fellows
08.2025 - Current
Leadership Councilor/Volunteer
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Medical Scribe
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic
- 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology, College of Arts & Science
Miami University
High School -
Oak Ridge High School