Kaylyn Alavi
Dallas,USA
Summary
General Surgery Resident recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Experience with emergency surgical procedures, patient evaluation, and post-operative care, excelling in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates strong critical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Committed to continuous learning and adapting quickly to new challenges while supporting organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant, Receptionist
Optimize Neurology
Austin, TX
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Performed patient intake
- Obtained medical and pharmacy prior authorizations from insurance companies
- Administered ketorolac injections; prepared onabotulinumtoxinA and occipital nerve block injections
- Maintained inventory of medial supplies and medication samples
- Communicated with other institutions to send and receive referrals and medical records, and with patients to relay questions and provide information, schedule appointments
Teaching Assistant/Specialist – Experimental Physiology
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Developed assignment to evaluate peer performance
- Taught lecture in introductory biostatistics
- Guided students through inquiry-based physiology experiments
- Graded writing assignments and provided written feedback to students
Teaching Assistant/Specialist – Introductory Biology
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss lecture material and plan upcoming discussion sections
- Led discussion sections to teach material not covered in lecture
- Discussed material and study strategies with students in weekly office hours
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Experimental Physiology
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Attended weekly preparatory meetings, assisted with lab preparation and clean up
- Communicated with students online and in-person to answer questions about the course
- Graded non-writing assignments and provided feedback to students
Medical Assistant
Austin Rheumatology Associates
Austin, TX
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Ensured patient charts were organized and up to date
- Communicated with other institutions to send and receive medical records
- Communicated with patients to confirm appointments
- Escorted patients to examination room and obtained patients vitals
Peer-Led Undergraduate Studies Facilitator – Microscopic and Gross Anatomy, Biochemistry
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Led students through a weekly agenda comprised of difficult class concepts using hands-on learning techniques
- Attended a weekly planning meeting to review class material and discuss study strategies
- Served as a liaison between students and professor regarding content questions
Education
General Surgery Internship -
Dell Medical School, Surgery Residency
Austin, TX06.2024
Doctorate of Medicine -
University of Texas Health At San Antonio, Long School of Medicine
San Antonio, TX05.2023
Masters of Public Health -
University of Texas Health At Houston
San Antonio, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Concentration in Neurobiology
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX05.2017
General Surgery Residency -
Baylor University Medical Center, Surgery Residency
Dallas, TXSkills
- Electronic health records management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Patient relations and care
- Emergency procedures
- Wound care and irrigation
- Professional bedside manner
- Health information exchange
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) June 2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) April 2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) April 2024
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) June 2023
Affiliations
- American College of Surgeons, resident member June 2023 – present
- American Medical Association, member July 2019 – present
- PRIDE Student Organization | UT Health San Antonio Sept. 2019 – May 2023
- Student National Medical Association | UT Health San Antonio Sept. 2019 – May 2023
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Teaching Assistant/Specialist – Experimental Physiology
The University of Texas at Austin
08.2017 - 05.2019
Teaching Assistant/Specialist – Introductory Biology
The University of Texas at Austin
08.2017 - 12.2017
Medical Assistant, Receptionist
Optimize Neurology
06.2017 - 06.2019
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Experimental Physiology
The University of Texas at Austin
01.2017 - 05.2017
Medical Assistant
Austin Rheumatology Associates
05.2015 - 05.2017
Peer-Led Undergraduate Studies Facilitator – Microscopic and Gross Anatomy, Biochemistry
The University of Texas at Austin
02.2015 - 05.2015
General Surgery Internship -
Dell Medical School, Surgery Residency
Doctorate of Medicine -
University of Texas Health At San Antonio, Long School of Medicine
Masters of Public Health -
University of Texas Health At Houston
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Concentration in Neurobiology
The University of Texas at Austin
General Surgery Residency -
Baylor University Medical Center, Surgery Residency
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