La Rivers
New York
Summary
Trained professional New York Actor with Standardized Patient experience in simulating complex patient scenarios, and providing constructive feedback to medical students and professionals for healthcare education and assessment. Recognized for exceptional communication, professionalism, and adherence to strict case parameters. Proven ability to memorize and improvise in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Standardized Patient
Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
07.2025 - Current
- Provides realistic portrayals of patient interactions, including patient history, emotional states, and responses to medical interventions.
- Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Standardized Participant
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
11.2024 - Current
- Accurately portrays various characters including patients, parents, doctors, and other medical professionals.
- Simulates a range of acute and chronic patient conditions, including emotional and physical disorders characterized by differences or difficulties in social communication, interaction, sensory processing, focused interests, and repetitive behaviors.
- Engages in structured dialogues with medical students, trainees, and licensed clinicians, answering questions in response to simulated treatment.
Standardized Patient
New York Medical College
07.2024 - Current
- Provides professional service and support to 1st-3rd year medical students in General Medicine, Neurology, and Gynecology.
- Maintains strict adherence to case parameters and documentation requirements to support educational objectives.
- Follows specific instructions for patient presentation, including vital sign details, communication patterns, and observable behaviors.
- Provides written and verbal feedback to learners regarding history gathering, physical exam, and communication skills.
- Standardized Patient Rater-evaluates performance based on a standardized checklist.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sound Engineering/Mathematics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILSkills
- Communication: Active listener, clear verbal communication, interpersonal skills, professional demeanor
- Professionalism: Confidentiality, punctuality, adaptability, self-motivated, strong sense of personal responsibility, teamwork
- Performance: Memorization, improvisation, emotional range, adherence to detailed instructions
- Patient Simulation: Condition-specific psychosocial behavior, emotional and physical symptom portrayal, vital sign observation and reporting
Timeline
Standardized Patient
Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
07.2025 - Current
Standardized Participant
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
11.2024 - Current
Standardized Patient
New York Medical College
07.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sound Engineering/Mathematics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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