Kristen Rafferty

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience gained through academic projects, clinical rotations, and job experience. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Newton Medical Center, One South: January-April 2024

St. Clares Behavioral Health in Boonton: January-April 2024

Overlook Medical Center, Mother/Baby: May-August 2024

St. Clares Denville, Urban: May-August 2024

St. Peters, Pediatrics: May-August 2024

Morristown Medical Center, Gagnon 1 (Dedicated Education Unit): September-December 2024

• NJ Certified Emergency Medical Technician
• CPR (BLS) Certified / First Aid Certified / Narcan Certified

• Lenape Valley Regional High School- Field Hockey Team, Volunteer, 08/2022, 09/2022, Instructed drills and skill practice, Created game plans, drills, practice plans, Collaborated with other coaches about team goals, etc.
• Lakeland Emergency Squad, High School Presentation, 11/2021, 11/2022, Present with local EMS agencies at local regional high school, Inform them of what EMS does, how to get involved, etc.
• Exploring the HSHP Edge, Mentor, 11/2020, 11/2020, Speak with prospective students, Speak about Ithaca College and the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance
• Penn State Health Administration Case Competition, Finalist, 10/30/2020, 11/01/2020, Design a plan and present plan to solve the case that we were presented, Received 2nd place for the undergraduate category
• Cayuga Medical Center, PCAT Leadership Assistant, Ithaca, NY, 09/2019, 01/2020, Coordinate student assignments, Review student reflections on workshops attended, Direct patient contact to provide comfort and social interaction
• Newton Memorial Hospital, Summer Internship, Newton, NJ, 06/2019, 06/2019, Two-week program, One day rotations with exposure to different areas of medicine, Provided opportunity to be mentored by medical professionals
• Relay for Life- Cornell University, Volunteer, 04/2019, 04/2019, Walk and raise money for cancer
• Cayuga Medical Center, Patient Care Advocate, Ithaca, NY, 01/2019, 05/2020, Experiential learning opportunity focused on patient/people centered care, Provided exposure to medicine and public health in a hospital setting
• Alzheimer’s Association Walk, Volunteer, 10/2018, 10/2018, Walked to raise money for Alzheimer’s, Raised awareness for Alzheimer’s
• Lakeland Emergency Squad, EMT, Crew Chief, Byram Township, NJ, 08/2018, Present, Respond to emergency calls and administer medical care to patients, Transport patients to hospital, Complete medical charting requirements, Crew Chief- Responsible for crew and actions of the crew
• Ithaca College Pre-Professional Program Luncheons, Mentor, Ithaca, NY, Spring 2018, Spring 2018, Attend lunch with prospective students to answer questions about the Pre-professional programs at Ithaca College
• Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home, Volunteer, Ithaca, NY, 10/2017, 05/2018, Visited residents weekly, Attend events to interact with residents

Available upon request

• Lakeland Emergency Squad: Secretary 2023; Crew Chief
• Ithaca College Women’s Varsity Field Hockey (2017-2020): Served on the Community Service Committee and Leadership Council (Spring 2019), Nora Committee (Fall 2020), Polar Plunge (Feb 2018, 2019), Lace up for Pediatric Cancer (Oct 2019, 2020)
• Ithaca College Red Cross Club
• Ithaca College Leadership Academy