Nicholas Shows
Fresno
Summary
Compassionate premedical student with experience in community service, patient care, clinical research. Skilled in medical documentation and collaborating with medical professionals as a part of a patient care team. Deeply passionate about serving those who are underrepresented in medicine. Demonstrated significant impact on local communities through collaborative community service events and research studies. Contributor of novel scientific research in surface modification of a commonly used polymer in orthopedic surgery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Service Volunteer
Madera County Department of Public Health
Madera
02.2025 - Current
- Participated in public health studies which assessed socioeconomically challenged and medically underrepresented districts in Madera, California
- Collected data regarding the healthcare needs of various medically underserved populations
- Collaboratively participated in providing medical care to medically underserved individuals
Undergraduate Research Student
California State University, Fresno
Fresno
09.2023 - Current
- Investigated the effect of radio frequency oxygen plasma on polyether ether ketone films, which are commonly used in orthopedic surgical interventions
- Modified polyether ether ketone films for greater affinity for osteoblast attachment
- Collaborated with a team of students to achieve collective research goals
- Presented research posters and gave oral presentations about my project at American Chemical Society and American Vacuum Society conferences
- Currently writing a research paper for publication
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Vituity
Fresno
08.2023 - Current
- Performed the medical charting for the emergency medicine physicians at Saint Agnes Medical Center.
- Worked one-on-one with attending physicians, residents, and medical students
- Conversed with patients regarding their medical history, current symptoms, and medical decision-making under the supervision of the attending physician
Community Service Volunteer
Peoples Church Fresno - I Love My City
Fresno
06.2023 - Current
- Participated in community service events as part of a large team, particularly in underrepresented areas within Fresno, California.
- Played sports and bonded with elementary school students from socioeconomically challenged areas in the Central Valley of California
- Collaborated with 50 team members and church staff to help clean up various areas of Fresno, California
Young Adult Leader
People's Church Fresno - Young Adults Ministry
Fresno
04.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance and mentorship to young adults on personal development topics
- Conducted group discussions about relevant youth issues and religious topics
- Played piano and sang as a part of the worship team
Sunday School Teacher
People's Church Fresno
Fresno
01.2023 - Current
- Presented Sunday School lessons to large classes of 1st-6th grade students
- Managed classrooms of about 60 children, and maintained a welcoming learning environment
- Attended missionary trips to various areas to help natives learn about religion and complete charity work
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA06-2026
Skills
- Clinical support
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Patient history taking
- Electronic medical records
- HIPAA compliance
- Public presentations
- Clinical research
- Experimental design
- Research and publication
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Community Service Volunteer
Madera County Department of Public Health
02.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Student
California State University, Fresno
09.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Vituity
08.2023 - Current
Community Service Volunteer
Peoples Church Fresno - I Love My City
06.2023 - Current
Young Adult Leader
People's Church Fresno - Young Adults Ministry
04.2023 - Current
Sunday School Teacher
People's Church Fresno
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
California State University, Fresno
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