Katarina Volkoff
Birmingham
Summary
Current undergraduate student looking to join the medical workforce to gain real-world experience with patients. Ability to complete tasks on time in both individual and team settings. Passionate about all things Medicine, Science, and helping the community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Partner
Proveer Senior Living
01.2023 - Current
- Taking care of patients with every day activities and necessities.
Division Occasional Award Recipient
UAB Medicine
06.2023 - 07.2023
- I was awarded a summer research fellowship through the program Race4Path, which is accredited to UAB Heersink SOM.
- It is an 8-week program where I gained hands on clinical and research experience in the department of Pathology. I went through various rotations within the department: Surgical Pathology, Hematology, Cytology, Autopsy, Neuropathology, Forensic Pathology, and Transfusion Medicine.
- Alongside with clinical rotations, I also worked on a research project that I presented an abstract for at the UAB undergraduate summer research EXPO.
Server
Sol Y Luna
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Prioritized multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed.
Tutor
Various Students
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Worked with students in Math and Science subjects.
Store Cashier
Winn-Dixie
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided efficient and courteous service to customers.
- Resolved and de-escalated issues to address customer concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04.2025
Master of Science - Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04.2025
Skills
- CPR and First Aid
- Patient Care
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
- IRB Training- Social and Behavioral (CITI Program)
- IRB Training- Biomedical (CITI Program)
- RCR Abbreviated Basic Course for Undergraduate Students (CITI Program)
Shadowing
UAB Medicine- Department of Pathology
Shadowed many Residents and Attendings in the sub-departments of Pathology for 8 weeks.
- Observed Attendings and Residents perform autopsies and dissections
- Accompanied Residents sign-outs and visit patients
- Watched the diagnosing process on a variety of patients
UAB Medicine- Heersink SOM
Shadowed Dr. William Brooks in the cadaver labs at UAB Heersink SOM.
- Accompanied Dr. Brooks and medical school students to a variety of cadaver labs: Thorax, Abdomen, Brain, and Ultrasound.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Volunteering
Hospice Patient and Office Volunteer
Dec. 2022- Present
- Visited various hospice patients, engaged in conversation, and participated in activities with them. Helped create and deliver goodie bags, cards, and letters for the patients.
Volunteer at St. Thomas
Jul. 2018- Jul. 2020
- Helped out in the Vacation Bible school.
- Provided assistance in painting the building and canned food drives.
Timeline
Division Occasional Award Recipient
UAB Medicine
06.2023 - 07.2023
Care Partner
Proveer Senior Living
01.2023 - Current
Server
Sol Y Luna
04.2021 - 07.2023
Store Cashier
Winn-Dixie
06.2019 - 04.2021
Tutor
Various Students
01.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science - Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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