MARIA A. APPEL
Sewell,NJ
Summary
A highly motivated graduate from Philadelphia College of medicine with strong knowledge in the field of biomedical sciences. Clinical experience in Jefferson and CVS pharmacy, as well as laboratory skills acquired from labs at the University of the Sciences and PCOM. Laboratory experience occurred in labs studying Chlamydia/Alzheimer's Disease and Bacteriophage genome.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of the Sciences Bacteriophage Laboratory
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted research that isolated and analyzed bacteriophages and their genomes
- Obtained skills in electron microscopy, plating, gel electrophoresis, and PCR
- Used bioinformatics to characterize and annotate bacteriophage genomes, genomes published in GenBank
- Results were published in the International Actinobacteriophage Database and presented to Usciences Annual Research Day
Graduate Student Researcher
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Alzheimer's Research Laboratory
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research that isolated chlamydia pneumoniae and tau proteins in Dr
- Brian Balin's Alzheimer's Laboratory
- Became familiarized with appropriate laboratory etiquette and safety
- Researched the presence of phosphorylated tau proteins in infected chlamydia pneumoniae Alzheimer's disease brain
- Acquired skills to stain frontal brain tissue samples
- Familiarized with using materials such as TBST, Xylene, Citra Antigen Retrieval Solution, Hydrogen Peroxide Block, Protein Block, AEC Single Solution, Ethanol, Mayer's Hematoxylin, Aqueous Mounting Medium, PBS, Dako Dual Enzyme Block, 1% FBS/PBS, Primary Anti-rabbit P Tau Antibody, Secondary Goat Anti-rabbit HRP Conjugate Antibody, 3,3' Diaminobenzidine, and Cytofix
- Learned how to calculate dilutions correctly
- Properly learned how to label and fix slides for observations
- Trained in using a double-headed microscope
- Gained knowledge in proper documentation of results and how to trouble-shoot results to move forward in experiment
Pharmacy Technician
Jefferson Pharmacy
09.2024 - Current
- Round the floors of the hospital and replenished, reloaded, and removed medication from the pyxis machines
- Outdate medications in both the pharmacy and floor pyxis machines for proper discard
- Remove narcotic/control medications from pyxis that were returned by medical personnel
- Converse with medical personnel about medication questions, including lost medication, remaking of IV bags, and stock of medicine at the pharmacy
- Make IV bags for patients admitted in the hospital and visiting in the ER
- MILT medication that needs to be placed into pharmacy carousel
- Experience in Epic software and pyxis software
- Experienced in maintaining an aseptic technique and clean work environment in the hood for IV bag making
- Gained skill in compounding technique, syringe draw ups, needle safety, and insulin compounding
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
03.2022 - Current
- Interpret and enter prescriptions
- Gained knowledge and understanding of third-party insurance
- Investigate insurance information difficulties and resolved billing concerns
- Prepare and fill prescriptions, including tablets, liquids, ointments, and powders
- Order medications and supplies using pharmacy technology and software
- Calculate drug doses and prepared prescription labels for the pharmacist
- Monitore inventory levels and outdated prescriptions and products
- Learned how to work responsibly and respectfully with a team
- Gained awareness of the customer's needs and remained attentive and helpful in resolve their concerns
Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Taught and tutored in the various areas of anatomy
- Reviewed keynotes and structures of the abdomen, head, neck, and reproductive organs of the anatomy cadavers to the students
- Helped students dissect and locate anatomical structures during their particular dissection laboratory period
- Reviewed the different blood vessels and nerves of arms, legs, abdomen, and cranium to the biomedical students
- Helped set up and proctor anatomy laboratory exams
Clinical Volunteer
Jefferson Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted in patient care
- Restocked supplies in patient rooms
- Transported patients to required rooms (x-ray facility, MRI, CT scan, etc.)
- Checked patients in and out of hospital
- Helped medical care team in any capacity, including locating supplies, patient information, retrieving patients for check-up from waiting room
Office Assistant
Family Medicine at PCOM
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Participated in community service for 80+ hours
- Called patients to confirm appointments for the following day
- Mastered the GenX software to check patients for completed lab results and screenings
- Interacted with patients in need of mammogram and colonoscopy referrals and mailed the appropriate scripts to their home address
- Maintained patient status and updated GenX software for organization
- Engaged with the family medicine PCOM team and gained knowledge on teamwork, and provided information to the nurses in a quick and efficient manner
- Gained an understanding of how to communicate with patients and tried to resolve concerns in a respectful and immediate manner
Shadowing
Family Medicine at PCOM
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Shadowed Dr
- Tanaka D.O
- For a total of 85 hours
- Gained insight on patient care, treatment of new and returning patients, and medications prescribed to the patients for treatment
- Observed hands on care for diagnosis and treatment
- Observed procedures such as pap smears
- Analyzed the importance of patient portals and charts
- Observed recording of blood pressure, lung, and heart findings
- Experienced office workflow with 60+ patients daily
Shadowing
Rothman Institute
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Shadowed Physician Assistant Eric Drennen for 100+ hours
- Acquired clinical experience in interacting with patients, treatments in cortisol shots, and evaluations of hip and knee X-rays with signs of arthritis and cartilage deterioration
- Analyzed how to interact with patients in pain and to manipulate patients in order to discover cause of injury
- Examined how to treat patients that speak a foreign language and the steps taken in order to properly treat patients
- Shadowed Eric Drennen during surgery, administering stitches and cleaning wounds during knee and hip replacement surgeries
Education
Master of Biomedical Sciences -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA05.2021
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Workflow optimization
- Teach skills or concepts to others
- Prioritize projects while anticipating future problems
Awards/Certifications
- Certificate of Achievement in Research, University of the Sciences, 05/01/18
- Dean's List Recipient, University of the Sciences, Fall 2019 - Spring 2021
- Registered Pharmacy Technician, CVS Pharmacy, 03/01/22 - Present
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Jefferson Pharmacy
09.2024 - Current
Clinical Volunteer
Jefferson Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2024
Graduate Student Researcher
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Alzheimer's Research Laboratory
04.2023 - 08.2023
Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
10.2022 - 11.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
03.2022 - Current
Shadowing
Family Medicine at PCOM
03.2022 - 07.2023
Office Assistant
Family Medicine at PCOM
08.2021 - 05.2022
Shadowing
Rothman Institute
05.2021 - 09.2021
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of the Sciences Bacteriophage Laboratory
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of the Sciences
Master of Biomedical Sciences -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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