Nakia Taylor

• Coordinated patient appointments and managed schedules to optimize clinic workflow.
• Assisted in conducting patient assessments and documenting medical histories accurately.
• Educated patients on treatment plans, medication usage, and preventive care measures.
• Assisted with procedures and in office testing
• Collaborated with doctors and physician assistants daily to enhance communication and treatment for patients

• Traveled to rural villages across Ghana for 7 weeks, delivering preventive healthcare services to underserved communities through a mobile travel clinic
• Collaborated with travel nurses and physicians to educate patients on the prevention and risks of diabetes, hypertension, and breast cancer
• Conducted patient vitals assessments and provided health counseling, referring individuals to appropriate medical professionals as needed
• Assisted nursing staff with administrative documentation
• Administered malaria vaccines to newborns under direct nurse supervision

• Collaborated with healthcare teams to identify areas for improvement for access to treatment.
• Promoted educational workshops through social media for citizens in Ghana
• Raised funds to help with research fundings
• Gathered and synthesized organizational data to assist in producing the annual report for publication

As a volunteer in labor and delivery, i had the opportunity to engage in 1:1 personal patient care alongside nurses and doctors. My duties consisted of monitoring the patient in case they needed any additional necessities such as blankets, pads, diapers or food/water. In addition, I was in charge of discharging families once their care was complete. This role allowed me also to shadow physicians and discuss postpartum care with families.

• During my third year, I took on the role of being a teaching assistant for the biological sciences department. I worked with students 1:1 for a genetics course where I collaborated with students and the professor to create a comfortable and inclusive learning environment. Having a strong grasp of material, I reiterated and taught students crucial information in the field of biology, tailored lesson plans centered around the weeks tops and adapted methods to improve students understanding and comprehension.

• Ensured comfortable and well-maintained living accommodations for UCSD faculty and staff by promptly addressing resident needs and maintaining high service standards
• Fostered a welcoming residential community through personalized interactions, efficient move in and move out processes and managing maintenance/service requests
• Completed all front desk administrative tasks, maintaining accurate records and completing all operations in a timely and organized manner
• Improved computer and software skills

As a Shift Lead at Shake Smart, I worked with guests in order to provide them with a personalized healthy pre or post workout protein shake or snack. In addition to the food service aspect, I took on the role of being a leader in this establishment where I fostered a positive team environment, mentored new hires and catered to different events on campus.

• As an assistant at Artful Kids Academy, I provided aid to the instructors by supplying the necessary materials to the students when instructed. I organized the classroom before lessons as well as cleaned up once the art session was complete.