
Versatile research professional and MRI student with a Master's in Psychological Science and extensive experience in behavioral neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and patient-centered care. I have contributed to peer-reviewed publications, national conference presentations, and complex projects requiring rigorous data collection, documentation, and protocol adherence. My work as a Teaching Assistant, patient transporter, caregiver, and administrative lead has strengthened my coordination, communication, and stakeholder support skills. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my research, analytical, and interpersonal strengths to support high-quality, mission-driven work in healthcare or clinical research.
Promptly and safely transported inpatients and outpatients across hospital campus to various departments. Collaborated with nursing staff to assess readiness, coordinate assistance levels, and manage therapies. Maintained patient privacy, comfort, and dignity with proper coverings, adhered to hand hygiene protocols, and consistently delivered courteous, respectful service while upholding hospital safety and customer service standards.
Safely transport patients between nursing units, procedural areas, and diagnostic departments using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and ambulettes while providing moderate to total assistance with lifting, turning, and transfers using proper body mechanics. Deliver compassionate, patient‑centered service by communicating clearly, monitoring patients’ condition during transit, escalating concerns, and supporting families with reassurance. Accurately transport blood products, lab specimens, and essential equipment in accordance with chain‑of‑custody and safety protocols, including respectful handling of decedents. Maintain clean, operational transport equipment through routine disinfection and prompt reporting of issues, and adapt to changing workflows, variable shifts, and weekend coverage in a 24/7 environment while consistently contributing to a safe, caring, and supportive atmosphere.
Safely transported patients, medical equipment, supplies, and lab specimens throughout the facility, ensuring timely delivery and strict adherence to hospital protocols. Maintained a professional, compassionate demeanor while assisting patients and families, addressing comfort and special needs, and accurately documenting patient locations and check-in/check-out procedures with nursing staff. Monitored patients’ general condition during transport and promptly reported significant changes, prioritized and coordinated transfers based on exam schedules and staff requests, and performed routine cleaning and minor equipment upkeep to maintain safety and operational readiness.
Supported large lecture courses in Drugs and Behavior and Infant, Child, and Developmental Psychology by administering assignments and exams, managing logistics such as printing, copying, and organizing materials, and proctoring in‑person and make‑up assessments while maintaining academic integrity. Accurately evaluated student performance using tools like Scantron, Akindi, Canvas, and REGIS; graded written work and extra credit; and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning. Held office hours to clarify exam content and feedback, fostered a collaborative learning environment, and communicated regularly with faculty to align on expectations and seek guidance, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and teamwork.
Monitored attendance and productivity metrics, conducted performance feedback calls, and collaborated across departments during daily meetings to align HR initiatives and drive continuous improvement. Led team development projects, coordinated new hire orientations and onboarding paperwork, implemented performance tracking strategies for data-driven decisions, and facilitated training sessions to enhance employee engagement and skills. As Outbound Admin, managed departmental workflow, communicated extensively with leadership, handled sorting/packing/shipping of customer orders, and consistently maintained 100% productivity and quality standards.
Provided personalized in‑home care by assisting clients with activities of daily living (hygiene, grooming, mobility) while preserving comfort and dignity, preparing meals aligned with dietary needs, and managing household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and shopping to maintain a safe, organized environment. Administered paramedical services under professional supervision, including medication support and basic health monitoring, and accompanied clients to medical appointments and community activities to promote independence and social engagement. Built trusting relationships with clients and families through empathetic, emotionally supportive interactions and maintained accurate documentation of care and client progress to ensure regulatory compliance and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Provided skilled laboratory animal care by meeting sanitation, safety, and nutritional needs of rodent colonies, monitoring health and well-being to support experimental protocols and research integrity. Maintained cleanliness across animal housing, biohazard zones, and storage areas to prevent contamination, collaborated with research teams to uphold ethical standards and best practices, and assisted with accurate data collection and record-keeping for procedures. Trained new team members on care techniques and lab protocols, fostering an efficient, knowledgeable work environment.