Nicholas Gerden
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Internal Medicine resident demonstrating strong clinical reasoning and efficient inpatient management. Proven ability to handle complex medical conditions in various hospital environments. Committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Medicine Resident
HCA Medical City Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and history-taking to inform treatment plans for diverse internal medicine cases.
- Prescribed medications while actively monitoring patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive health strategies.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately in the electronic health record system.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing patient visits and encounters.
- Attended lectures and seminars in order to stay abreast of current medical research developments.
Research Technician
Cancer Genetics Lab OSU
Columbus, USA
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed PCR, northern blot, western blot, southern blot, recombinant DNA amplification, plasmid and bacteriophage vectors, gel electrophoresis, and centrifuging.
- Executed precise dissection, proper reagent use in tissue processing and preservation, and microscopic and macroscopic identification of anatomical structures.
- Cultured and transfected diverse human and mouse cell lines to support experimental projects.
- Enhanced laboratory knowledge through gram staining, serial dilutions, inoculating agar plates and broths, selecting growth media, culturing and incubation, bacterial identification via pH and metabolic byproduct indicators, compound microscope operation, and slide preparation.
- Performed immunofluorescence and histological analysis.
- Managed daily care and maintenance of 50 transgenic mouse colonies, ensuring optimal health and breeding conditions.
- Trained new team members in lab techniques and equipment maintenance, enhancing overall team competency.
- Designed and implemented base editing plasmid vectors for mutagenesis.
- Collected data and performed laboratory experiments using standards and protocols.
- Developed exemplary rapport with personnel and patients by demonstrating compassion and scientific expertise.
Financial Analyst
North Pointe Property
Columbus, USA
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Mastered Microsoft Excel to design spreadsheets and analyze/forecast company finances plus generate invoices and cost reports.
- Analyzed asset performance, returns, valuations, trends, and assumptions to inform investment strategies.
- Developed algorithms to forecast job costs, enhancing proposal accuracy for potential clients.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payment distribution for all employees.
- Periodically managed employees on various job sites.
Research Assistant
Neuropsychology Lab OSU
Columbus, USA
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Administered cognitive tests to adolescent twins undergoing cranial MRI scans.
- Assisted in the operation of the MRI machine and analysis of neuroimaging data.
- Correlated neuroimaging patterns with cognitive test results among twins to assess genetic influence on cognitive ability.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
- Coded research data accurately following established protocols. following research protocols, entering into database for analysis.
- Performed statistical analysis and qualitative assessments of data and resolved gaps in data collection.
- Identified and compiled lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters.
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires and research tools.
- Prepared research abstracts for publication, summarizing key findings and methodologies. for research papers.
- Presented research findings at OSU Denman Research Forum, showcasing study results to a broader academic audience.
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Edward College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Neuroscience
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08.2018
High School Diploma -
Olentangy Liberty High School
Powell05.2013
Skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Strong diagnostic skills
- Medical research and clinical trials
- Clinical reasoning
- Effective communication
- Quality improvement
- Medication management
- Electronic health records
- Disease management
- Clinical research
- Problem solving
- Emergency assessments
- Differential diagnoses
- Team leadership
Volunteering Extracurricular Activities
- Volunteered 100s of hours at OSU Ross Heart Hospital and Wexner Medical Center for 4 years assembling IV bags, wheeling patients to the lobby while conversing to make them feel calm, and assisting nurses and doctors with medical procedures.
- 100+ hours shadowing anesthesiologists at Wexner Medical Center where I learned surgical procedures, intubation techniques, and epidurals.
- Ran track and played football for all four years of high school.
- Drummed and sang in alternative rock band during college and toured the country summer of junior year.
Timeline
Internal Medicine Resident
HCA Medical City Fort Worth
07.2024 - Current
Research Technician
Cancer Genetics Lab OSU
01.2018 - 06.2020
Research Assistant
Neuropsychology Lab OSU
09.2015 - 09.2017
Financial Analyst
North Pointe Property
08.2015 - 10.2018
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Edward College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Neuroscience
The Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Olentangy Liberty High School