Leigh Young
Troy,VA
Summary
Hard-working, cooperative, adaptable, and resilient Psychology student at UVA. Prior student-athlete at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a committed EMT-B, providing emergency medical care to the people of Central Virginia. Known for ability to provide strong communication skills, effective patient care in stressful situations, and time management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Shadow
UVA Orthopedics, Dr. David Weiss
Charlottesville, VA
09.2025 - Current
- Shadowed Dr. Weiss, as he assessed his clinical, postoperative patients in the orthopedic trauma center at UVA.
- Assisted in grabbing certain medical tools for Dr. Weiss during his patient visits.
- Experienced and reviewed patient X-rays and postoperative reports prior to patient appointments.
Shadow
UVA OB/GYN
Charlottesville, Virginia
09.2025 - Current
- Watch Dr. Young complete operations and treat pregnant patients during labor and delivery.
- Ask Dr. Young questions about her patients and is exposed to new modes of medical documentation, treatments, and diagnoses.
- Help clean and count medical instruments post-operatively.
EMT-Basic
Western Albemarle Rescue Squad
Crozet, VA
07.2025 - Current
- Assessed emergency situations and conducted medical care for patients.
- Provided medical documentation of each call responded to.
- Provided direct care, interventions, and stabilization of patients based on their condition.
- Operated and navigated emergency vehicles.
- Evaluated patients on scene and in transport.
- Worked with medical professionals to communicate the interventions used for patients, as well as for their transfer of care to emergency departments.
- Developed strong relationships with other medical professionals and colleagues in order to provide effective, efficient medical care.
- Communicate with patients and their families to calm them in emergency situations, as well as to explain the interventions used to treat them.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
Student Athlete
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Attended daily practices, conditioning sessions, lists, tutoring sessions, and meetings to enhance performance, academics, and cooperation with teammates.
- Participated in team events and volunteered in local hospitals, food pantries, and Boys and Girls Clubs.
- Balanced being a full-time student along with practice schedule, travel, and other team commitments.
- I communicated with professors and worked ahead of time in order to stay on track in classes while in season.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Patient documentation
- Life-saving care (EMT-B)
- Time management
- Patient transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication with colleagues and other medical professionals
- Strong work ethic
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Shadow
UVA Orthopedics, Dr. David Weiss
09.2025 - Current
Shadow
UVA OB/GYN
09.2025 - Current
EMT-Basic
Western Albemarle Rescue Squad
07.2025 - Current
Student Athlete
University of Pittsburgh
08.2022 - 05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Virginia