Megi Kola
Washington,MI
Summary
A motivated student who completed their Bachelor in Science degree in Public Health (Pre- Medicine), with a minor in Biological Sciences. Now pursuing a Master of Science in Physiology ready to advance professional knowledge while positively impacting medical-related operations. Articulate communicator and hardworking team player with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Tutor Doctor
Rochester, MI
05.2023 - Current
- Part-time (1-6 hours a week)
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Met with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems.
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress.
- Maintained records of students assessment results, progress, feedback and school performance.
- Traveled to student's home or to another place of student's choice to conduct tutoring sessions.
- Conducted study exercises to help student pass class exam or improve scores on standardized tests.
Research Assistant
Tomomi Ichinose
Detroit, MI
01.2022 - Current
- Worked in a collaborative setting to better understand the lifecycle of data on mechanisms of the visual system.
- Presented abstract at the 9th annual Vision Research Workshop at Kresge Eye Institute (2022)
- Completed animal handling training with mice
- Usage of microscope technology in the analyses of pupil dilation
- Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation.
- Designed research and experimental studies, executing research techniques, tests and assays.
- Took an active role in research projects under the guidance of Dr.Ichinose, who is the principal investigator and is focused on the function of the retinal neural network.
- Conducted experiments and maintained detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
- Completed CITI Training for organization
- Shared research findings through publications, presentations and conferences.
- Organized and maintained records, inventory and materials.
- Created graphs, spreadsheets and presentation slides to help researchers present findings.
- Set up, calibrated and maintained laboratory and field research equipment for requirements of study.
- Employed scientific methods to promote quality of collected samples and stored specimens.
Assistant Baker
Arnold's Home Of Sweets
Shelby Township, MI
01.2013 - Current
- Followed recipes to mix dough in batches sufficient for daily production quota.
- Delivered cakes to specified locations, and set up dessert tables(buffets) for weddings.
- Meet and serve customers
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation and serving areas as well as dine-in tables and chairs following health and safety code requirements.
- Alerted management to issues with equipment condition, including broken utensils and operation problems with ovens, coffee machines and registers.
- Actively maintained preparation line ingredient levels, replenishing supply of fillings, nuts, cheeses and other ingredients to support uninterrupted preparation.
- Packages pastries, cakes, cookies etc. in individual boxes/crates; prepared for shipping.
- Prepared pastry creams, fillings, icing, chocolate mousse and other components used in decorating and filling baked goods.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Created attractive dessert trays for catering events.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets, monitoring products during baking and adjusting temperatures as needed.
- Maintained safe and sanitary area by checking food products' temperature and freshness.
- Washed preparation utensils, tools and machinery by hand and using industrial dishwasher, segregating used utensils from clean to prevent cross-contamination.
- Organized raw ingredients and supplies in storage areas, moving and sorting large bags of flour and sugar, containers of cooking oil and other ingredients.
- Controlled spoilage by generating turn movement and maintaining monthly inventory.
- Assisted head bakers in identifying fresh items running low, preparing dough and ingredients for fresh batches.
- Monitored cooking completion times for efficient use of ovens and other equipment.
- Baked scones, cookies, cakes and other baked goods under direction of head baker.
- Filled orders requesting custom icing or fondant designs, incorporating lettering and images into decorations according to customer requests.
- Recruited, trained and supervised 3 bakery staff.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aide Pharmacy
Washington, Michigan
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
- Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Assisted patients in finding over-the-counter solutions to aid minor health issues.
- Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
- Helped pharmacy staff prepare medications and fill orders.
- Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Compounded and repackaged medications, including topical medications, sterile products and unit doses.
Medical Assistant
Beverly Hills Skin Care Institute;
Beverly Hills, MI
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
- Evaluated charts, documents and orders, and made timely corrections.
- Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
- Prepared paperwork for admittance and discharges to coordinate smooth patient movements.
- Followed clinicians throughout shift in high-volume, busy environments.
- Maintained understanding of all active patients in order to facilitate workflow.
Student Research Assistant
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, MI
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Helped with research in the C.L.E.A.R Study which dove into the environmental factors that affected the mother and child during pregnancy, and the aftermath of those factors
- Conducted laboratory analyses and assisted in assay studies and tests.
- Compiled and organized research data to produce reports and graphs.
- Managed clerical support by filing, faxing and scanning documents and scheduling meetings.
- Notated participant contact information and other important data.
- Conducted telephone or in-person questionnaires.
- Filed charts and slides and properly disbursed reports to team members and personnel.
- Met with key personnel and communicated project status, results and findings.
- Obtained supplies and equipment needed for research projects and kept equipment in proper working condition.
- Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
- Supplied quality control data for regulatory submissions to support corrective actions.
- Completed CITI Training
- Experience with Epic data system
- Managed informed consent forms, personal waivers and other critical paperwork.
- Interacted with personnel to develop understanding of project needs and requirements.
- Implemented scientific processes by observing safety protocols.
- Participated in meetings, presentations and other events.
- Documented observations alongside required data.
Behavior Technician
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
Sterling Heights, MI
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
- Documented patients' activities and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain the treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Delivered seamless care, minimizing misuse and diversion through close collaboration with peers.
- Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining the continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
Education
Master of Science - Physiology
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit12-2024
BMS Public Health
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI2023
High School Diploma -
Anchor Bay High School
Ira, MI06.2019
Skills
- Information Documentation
- Team leadership
- Bilingual in Albanian and English
- Organization
- Flexible and adaptive
- Report writing
- Data collection
Additional Information
Certified in Pediatric/Adult First Aid through the Red Cross (01/21)
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (7/24/22)
Physician Shadowing - 50 hours - Dr. Sayed Luay, Cardiologist
- Gary Bernstein Community Health Clinic: Volunteer Scribe (2023-present)
- Luke Clinic, Free OBGYN Clinic: Volunteer Phlebotomist (January 2024-present)
- Red Cross Volunteer (2020-present): Communications Team Member; Blood Donor Ambassador
- The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan Volunteer (2022-present)
- Volunteer Math and English Tutor; Racquet Up Organization (2019-2020)
- St.Pauls Albanian Catholic Church: Youth Leader : (2019-2021)
- Volunteer Tutor: Anchor Bay School District (2014-2019)
Wayne State Activities
Student Organizations:
Founder of WSU Pre-Med Journal: 2023-present
Albanian American Student Association (Treasurer 2021- current)
Holistic Pre-Med Club
Pre-Professional Medical Society member (since 2021)
American Medical Women's Association (since 2020)
Wayne States Student Funding Board 2021-2022 (Executive Board Member 2021-2022, 2023-2024)
Wayne States Publishing Board (Executive Board Member 2020-2021)
Blueprints for Pangea member (Finance committee 2021-2022)
Timeline
Tutor
Tutor Doctor
05.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aide Pharmacy
12.2022 - 03.2023
Research Assistant
Tomomi Ichinose
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Beverly Hills Skin Care Institute;
09.2021 - 01.2022
Student Research Assistant
Henry Ford Health System
06.2021 - 08.2021
Behavior Technician
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
12.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Baker
Arnold's Home Of Sweets
01.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Physiology
Wayne State University School of Medicine
BMS Public Health
Wayne State University
High School Diploma -
Anchor Bay High School
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