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Kassandra Medina

Chicago,IL

Summary

Aspiring genetic counselor with a background in providing support to physicians and medical staff, handling patient care, and maintaining medical records with confidentiality and accuracy. Strong history in genetic coursework and innovative laboratory research, longing to contribute to the fast-evolving genetic field.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Illinoins Bone & Joint Institution
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Worked directly with orthopedic surgeons and PAs to ensure proper treatment of patients.
  • Assisted orthopedic surgeons with casting, splinting, and bracing of fractures.
  • Instructed and performed wound care on post-operative and injured patients.
  • Removed sutures/staples on post-op patients and applied dressing changes.
  • Prepared blood samples and synovial fluid for transportation to QUEST Laboratories.
  • Ensured that all patient information was kept confidential according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted with clinic flow with orthopedic surgeons and PAs to ensure a smooth patient experience.
  • Documented notes during patient visits via EPIC.

Patient Care Technician

Rush Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Monitored patient vital signs, and kept detailed records of patient visits.
  • Scheduled patient appointments, and maintained accurate patient records.
  • Scheduled patients for surgeries in various specialties.
  • Communicated with patients' insurance plans to confirm benefits.
  • Helped room patients for surgical consultations.

Operations Manager

Zara
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Led the stockroom team by corroborating all merchandise shipments were processed in a timely manner to meet productivity of 300 units per hour.
  • Guaranteed the product met quality standards to give customers the best experience possible by assuring the stockroom was well-organized, and in turn, ensured the floor was constantly stocked.
  • Followed an intricate and automated inventory tracking system that improved inventory accuracy to ensure the least amount of loss possible.
  • Calculated monthly KPIs in order to ensure targets were being hit by employees, beating monthly margins as a store.
  • Worked directly with the store manager to supervise the day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.

Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

Josephine Ebomoyi
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Cultivated bacterial strains from clinical specimens or environmental sources.
  • Prepared media and reagents for various microbiological experiments.
  • Monitored cultures for growth and analyzed results using microscopes and other lab tools.
  • Performed basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR amplification.
  • Created equipment needed for class sessions, such as petri dishes, growth mediums, solid and liquid broths, buffers, etc.
  • Helped compute and log student research data and results onto data logs via Excel.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology Major With Minor in Chemistry

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
12-2022

High School Diploma -

Morton West High School
Berwyn
05-2017

Skills

  • Efficient multitasking abilities
  • Fast, and proficient learner
  • Initiative and proactive in facilitating workflow
  • Adaptability and versatility
  • Interpersonal communication with staff and patients
  • Teambuilding
  • Trilingual in English, Spanish, and ASL

Affiliations

  • Volunteer as a crisis counselor at Crisis Text Line. This volunteer work has been one of the most humane and gratifying experiences, it has helped increase my level of understanding and the importance of empathy and communication.
  • Shadowed genetic counselors such as Rachel Campagna @ University of Chicago and Karen Schmitz @ Rush throughout the last two years. Have been able to experience first hand what a genetic counselor requires of their staff and how to help facilitate their clinic.

References

  • Monserrat Flores from ZARA | 773-952-0021
  • Josephine Ebomoyi from Saint Xavier

      ebomoyi@sxu.edu | 773-298-3283

  • Vanessa Marquez from Orthopedic Rush Hospital

     vanessa.marquez@rushortho.com | 773-517-3662

  • Cristina Bahrs from Illinois Bone & Joint Inst.
  • cbahrs@ibji.com| 239-822-6804

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Illinoins Bone & Joint Institution
06.2024 - 04.2025

Patient Care Technician

Rush Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2024

Operations Manager

Zara
08.2020 - 08.2022

Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

Josephine Ebomoyi
08.2018 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology Major With Minor in Chemistry

Saint Xavier University

High School Diploma -

Morton West High School

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