Mark Anthony Hicks
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and fast-learning with a track record in research and patient care, honed through experiences with Dr. Jayasree Rao and Methodist Stone Oak Hospital. Excelled in synthesizing medical literature and fostering compassionate patient interactions. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and collaboration skills, contributing to research on rare conditions in the field on medical oncology and the enrichment of a positive experience for vulnerable patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shadowing Student
Dr. Jayasree Rao
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Observed how to engage with patients who are distressed with compassion and understanding.
- Asked patients basic questions for the doctor concerning their symptoms.
- Learned about blood testing and how it is used in diagnoses and treatment of blood disorders and other conditions.
- Followed a medical doctor who specializes in oncology and learned about the general procedure of consulting with patients with cancer.
- Bridged concepts I learned in my biochemistry courses with the pathophysiology of cancer and the treatments for it.
- Incorporated real world examples of cancer in a medical context with courses in my biochemistry major that covered only the cellular level of cancer.
- Observed an oncologist perform procedures like a bone marrow biopsy.
- Learned about the importance of communication between medical staff when discussing patients to ensure they receive the right treatment.
- Watched how different type of workers all contribute to the smooth running of a medical clinic.
- Gained an understanding of how to communicate with a medical professional.
- Took notes in a timely manner about patients and their conditions when observing the doctor and patient together.
Research Assistant
Dr. Jayasree Rao
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Synthesized information in the medical literature about different types of cancer.
- Learned about collaborating with medical professionals to present information effectively.
- Searched large databases of medical literature to find information on rare conditions.
- Absorbed a large amount of information in a short time concerning certain rare types of cancers and their treatments.
- Gained an understanding of how to format formal papers in a professional way.
- Participated in discussions with a medical doctor who specializes in oncology about what I researched for our papers on patients.
- Organized different medical records concerning patients in order to describe their conditions in chronological order.
- Learned about the importance of keeping medical records on patients safe and private.
- Read doctor notes on patients to transcribe them into a research paper.
- Partnered with medical professionals to create case reports on patients with rare conditions.
- Gathered, analyzed and synthesized different types of medical information in order to present it clearly.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews in order to gain necessary knowledge on rare cancers.
- Cited many research articles that assisted my own papers.
- Used the extensive settings on microsoft word in order to format formal papers.
Volunteer
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted with preparing rooms for new patients.
- Transported patients to other departments.
- Communicated with patients with speech impairments to help them talk to family over the phone.
- Maintained clean rooms and beds by sanitizing them after use by patients.
- Practiced safe procedures to avoid contamination by using gloves when appropriate and regularly using hand sanitizer and/or soap and water.
- Stayed and watched over confused or disoriented patients so they would stay safe.
- Provided water, blankets and other things for patient comfort
- Directed lost patients and family around the hospital.
- Assembled medical equipment in an orderly way for staff to use easily.
- Restocked empty patient rooms with the necessary fittings.
- Shadowed nurses as they performed procedures to gain experience.
- Helped lift or move patients that were bedridden.
- Eased communication between patient's families who had questions and concerns and the relevant staff by alerting them.
- Helped keep patients relaxed by engaging in conversation and being polite at all times.
- Disposed tools that were used by placing them in the appropriate trash for contaminated equipment.
- Conveyed urine and blood to relevant parts of hospital for testing.
- Greeted new patients as they were entering the emergency department.
- Prepared beds for patient use by first wiping them and then fitting them with the correct bedding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2022
Skills
- Compassionate and Friendly
- Collaboration with Colleagues
- Reading Comprehension
- Community Service
- Recordkeeping
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Flexible schedule
- Attention to Detail
- Complex Pro
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Fast Learner
- Research
Certification
- Licensed NREMT EMT- {August 2021- now]
Timeline
Volunteer
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Shadowing Student
Dr. Jayasree Rao
05.2021 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
Dr. Jayasree Rao
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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