Johanna Duffy
Boston,MA
Summary
Pre-med student with extensive experience in clinical care, research, and mentoring. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Committed to community service while excelling in rigorous pre-med coursework.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentor
Partners for Youth with Disabilities
Boston, MA
03.2025 - Current
- Provide one-to-one, community-based mentoring to a youth with a disability; meet 4-6 hrs/month to build trust, consistency, and measurable growth.
- Co-create strengths-based goals (relationships, community involvement, self-esteem, independent living, and education/career) and track progress with PYD staff.
Research Assistant
Weiner Lab - Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
11.2024 - Current
- Hands-on mouse work under IACUC guidance.
- Dissect CNS and peripheral tissues; prepare samples for downstream analyses.
- Collect, clean, and plot data (Excel/Prism).
Volunteer
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
Albany, NY
06.2024 - Current
- Escort veterans via wheelchair to clinics/tests, using safe-transfer practices (brakes, footrests, clear pathways).
- Transport lab specimens between units and the laboratory; verify labels, maintain chain-of-custody, and follow infection-control procedures.
- Welcome and assist visitors at entrances; provide directions, answer questions, and coordinate with Volunteer Services and clinical staff.
- Facilitate recreation/craft activities that support socialization and well-being.
Peer Mentor
Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Boston, MA
12.2023 - Current
- Support new students as they adjust to college life, from understanding class schedules to exploring campus resources and making connections.
Patient Care Technician
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws; verify two patient identifiers, label specimens correctly, and follow CLIA/OSHA and infection-control protocols.
- Obtain and trend vital signs (BP, HR, RR, Temp, SpO2, pain), recognize abnormal values, and escalate per unit protocol.
- Conduct hourly rounds and safety checks; assist with positioning/ADLs, fall-risk prevention, and intake/output documentation.
- Run point-of-care blood glucose testing (fingersticks); complete QC/calibration logs and promptly notify RN of out-of-range results.
- Document procedures, results, and patient status in the EHR (e.g., Epic/Cerner) with accurate time-stamping while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Research Intern
Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center
Boston, MA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Organized and maintained participant files, ensuring accurate data entry and secure record-keeping.
- Attended weekly consensus meetings with research staff and clinicians.
Phlebotomist Intern
St. Peters Hospital
Albany, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Draw blood from patients of various age groups and health conditions using venipuncture, fingersticks, or heel sticks (for infants).
Medical Receptionist
Capital Ophthalmology
Albany
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Welcomed patients warmly as they arrive, checking them in for appointments, and answering any questions they may have.
- Managed patient schedules, booking appointments, and coordinating follow-up visits.
Camp Counselor
TSL Kids Crew
Albany
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Organized, instructed, and participated in a variety of age-appropriate activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, nature walks, and games.
- Modeled positive behavior, cooperation, patience, and respect for others.
- Managed group dynamics, kept campers focused, engaged, and collaborating as a team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
Boston University
Boston01.2026
High School Diploma -
The Albany Academies
Albany01.2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Health safety practices
- Mentoring support
- Safety protocols
- Healthcare expertise
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
Certification
- Patient Care Lab Certification
- Patient Care Technician Advanced Labs
- Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT)
Timeline
Mentor
Partners for Youth with Disabilities
03.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Massachusetts General Hospital
12.2024 - 04.2025
Research Assistant
Weiner Lab - Brigham and Women's Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Research Intern
Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist Intern
St. Peters Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Peer Mentor
Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
12.2023 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Capital Ophthalmology
04.2023 - 07.2024
Camp Counselor
TSL Kids Crew
05.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
Boston University
High School Diploma -
The Albany Academies