Dedicated healthcare professional on a pre-medical path with expertise in vital monitoring, trauma-informed care, and pediatric medical care. Committed to providing exceptional pediatric support and fostering resilience in patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
04.2026 - Current
Provide direct patient care and support during acute emergencies and trauma cases
Obtain and record vital signs and patient measurements (e.g., temperature, weight, height)
Collect and perform point-of-care testing on specimens (e.g., pharyngeal, intravenous blood, urine)
Assist with clinical procedures including EKGs, splinting, wound care, and cardiac monitoring
Support IV discontinuation and basic wound care (cleansing, irrigation, dressing)
Apply orthopedic devices and supporting mobility training
Demonstrate pediatric-focused care with cultural sensitivity across diverse patient populations
Transport patients and assisting with admissions, discharges, and patient flow
Monitor patient status and reporting changes to nursing staff
Provide observation and support for behavioral health patients
Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record (Epic)
Maintain equipment, stocking supplies, and ensuring treatment room readiness
Perform quality checks on equipment and adhering to safety and infection control protocols
Assist with clerical and unit support tasks, including supply and medication transport
Surgical Doula
Planned Parenthood of New England
09.2024 - Current
100 volunteer clinical hours
Provide perioperative emotional support and comfort to patients undergoing abortion procedures, by employing breathing techniques, active listening, and trauma-informed approaches to enhance patient experience.
Prepare procedure rooms, assist with patient transport, and coordinate logistics to maintain safety and efficient flow.
Monitor vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, SpO2) before, during, and after procedures; escalate concerns to clinical staff as needed.
Assist with post-operative care and recovery—providing wound care guidance, comfort measures, and referrals to support services.
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Starling Physicians
04.2023 - 04.2026
2,300 clinical hours
Obtain accurate vital signs for pediatric and adult patients — height, weight, temperature, head circumference, pulse, respiratory rate, and SpO2 — to support provider assessments.
Perform pre-visit screenings including vision, hearing, and mood/behavior assessments, documenting findings for clinician review.
Collect and process biological specimens (pharyngeal, urine, stool, capillary blood) for point-of-care and laboratory testing, including PCR, urinalysis, hemoglobin, blood glucose, HgbA1c, HCG, lipid panel, and rapid HIV/mononucleosis tests.
Accurately chart patient histories, vitals, and test results in EPIC and Allscripts; place orders on behalf of providers to expedite care delivery.
Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care and efficient clinic workflow.
Adhere to infection control and specimen-handling protocols and provide clear patient/caregiver instructions for follow-up and test preparation.
Deliver compassionate, developmentally appropriate care to children, using engagement techniques to reduce anxiety and improve cooperation during procedures.
Single-handedly designed and implemented a social-determinants screening workflow—creating a screening tool, targeted resource sheets, and an EMR flag—to identify and connect patients to resources for housing, food, utilities, childcare, transportation, and veteran support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tolland High School
Tolland, CT
6 2022
Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Neurobiology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2026
Skills
EPIC EMR Software
AllScripts EMR Software
POCT Specimen Collection Testing
CPR & First Aid
Stop-the-Bleed
Wound Care
Pediatric Care
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
04.2026 - Current
Surgical Doula
Planned Parenthood of New England
09.2024 - Current
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Starling Physicians
04.2023 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Tolland High School
Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Neurobiology
University of Connecticut
Clinical Shadowing Experience
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery - Dr. Allison Crepeau, CCMC 20 hours
Emergency Medicine- Dr. Thomas Nowicki, Hartford Hospital - 18 hours
Academic Medicine - Dr. Thomas Nowicki, UConn School of Medicine - 20 hours
Pediatric Hospital Medicine - Dr. Kari Edelson, CCMC - 48 hours