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Margaret Weatherell

Summary

Passionate about advancing healthcare through innovative solutions, I am inspired by organizations that bring scientific breakthroughs and transformative therapies to market. The goal is to leverage a neuroscience background, patient-centered care experience, and strong interpersonal skills to excel in medical sales, driving the success of cutting-edge products that improve patient outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Clinical Aide

Childrens of Alabama
08.2024 - Current
  • I supported clinical departments like Dental, ENT, Endocrinology, and Physical Therapy by assisting staff, following detailed instructions, and ensuring smooth patient care
  • I provided compassionate care and communicated with patients from diverse backgrounds

Volunteer

United Ability
01.2022 - Current
  • I delivered an interactive presentation on key Federal civil rights laws for participants with neurodivergent diagnoses and engaged participants in discussions and activities to enhance their understanding of these laws and daily life skills

Researcher

Samford University
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • My research examined the impact of probiotics on enhancing one's quality of life
  • By measuring cognitive abilities through aversive phototaxic suppression, I aim to better understand aging processes and their connection to age-related diseases
  • Streamlined communication with peers and supervisors by creating clear, concise reports detailing research progress.
  • Presented research findings at university-wide events, enhancing public awareness of ongoing scientific endeavors.
  • Pending publication

Volunteer

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • I proactively contributed to the organization's mission by organizing events, engaging with families, and leading charity initiatives
  • These efforts were designed to further the mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), creating a meaningful impact for the families served and helping to support the broader goals of the organization

Researcher

Samford University
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Explored the relationship between personality traits and cognitive abilities (verbal and numeric), along with correlations to standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) and GPA, to identify markers of creative potential across arts and sciences
  • Findings suggest traits like inner focus, motivation, and creativity are linked to academic success, offering insights for educational practices and further research on personality's role in cognitive development and creativity
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
  • Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
  • Being presented at the 2025 Southeastern Psychological Association Meeting in Atlanta, GA

Student Nurse Extern

HCA Healthcare
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Demonstrated knowledge of human growth and development in patient care
  • Collected and analyzed patient data to assist in a range of treatments
  • Collaborated with Primary Nurses and Charge Nurses to meet individual patient needs while performing technical skills and procedures as per unit competency

Vice President Finance

Alpha Delta Pi
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided strategic oversight of the sorority's financial management, including budgeting, cash management, and compliance with a six-figure budget
  • Conducted financial analysis and trending to support decision-making

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
12-2024

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Geneosis
  • Prime PCR
  • EEG Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Direct patient care

Research

  • The Role of Probiotics in Cognitive Aging: Insights from Drosophila melanogaster, 06/2024, 12/2024, Birmingham, AL, My research examines how stress influences normal cognitive aging using fruit flies as a model. By measuring cognitive abilities through aversive phototaxic suppression, I aim to better understand aging processes and their connection to age-related diseases. Pending Publication.
  • Exploring the Relationship of Endogenous Personality Traits and Cognitive Abilities: A Correlational Study amongst College Students, 01/2023, 04/2023, Birmingham, AL, Explored the relationship between personality traits and cognitive abilities (verbal and numeric), along with correlations to standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) and GPA, to identify markers of creative potential across arts and sciences. Findings suggest traits like inner focus, motivation, and creativity are linked to academic success, offering insights for educational practices and further research on personality's role in cognitive development and creativity. Being Presented at the 2025 Southeastern Psychological Association conference in Atlanta, GA

Timeline

Volunteer Clinical Aide

Childrens of Alabama
08.2024 - Current

Researcher

Samford University
08.2024 - 12.2024

Researcher

Samford University
01.2023 - 04.2023

Volunteer

United Ability
01.2022 - Current

Vice President Finance

Alpha Delta Pi
11.2021 - 01.2022

Student Nurse Extern

HCA Healthcare
04.2021 - 12.2022

Volunteer

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
08.2020 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Samford University

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