Nicholas (Nikolai) Orloff
Omaha,NE
Summary
First-year medical student with experience in metabolic research and bench laboratory work. Interested in conducting clinical research with strong attention to experimental accuracy. Consistent, detail-oriented execution across lab tasks and documentation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Shasta Critical Care Specialists
Redding, CA
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Collected vital signs and documented patient information in electronic health records.
- Scheduled patient appointments, coordinated follow-up visits, and made sure all necessary bloodwork was done prior to clinical visits
- Reviewed referrals and insurance information for specialty care visits.
- Cleaned medical instruments and maintained the supply stock in clinic areas.
Clinical Research Assistant
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute
Santa Barbara, California
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in facilitating metabolic clinical trials by analyzing blood samples utilizing YSI glucose and lactate analyzers with strict calibration standards.
- Prepared patient source documentation, resolved clinical electronic data capture queries, and supported clinical investigators during metabolic studies.
- Managed clinical laboratory inventory, biological specimen handling protocols, and direct result analysis during clinical days.
Medical Office Assistant
Cascade Family Medical Center
Redding, CA
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Supported outpatient family practice operations by digitizing health records into the EMR system.
- Communicated between pharmacies and other primary care providers to process routine medication refill requests.
- Took patient vitals and assisted in recording chief complaint
Education
M.D. - School of Medicine
Creighton University
Omaha, NE06-2030
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry - Molecular Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2025
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Laboratory analysis
- Patient care
- Team communication
- Fluent in Spanish
- EHR charting
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Shasta Critical Care Specialists
12.2025 - 05.2026
Clinical Research Assistant
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute
11.2023 - 05.2025
Medical Office Assistant
Cascade Family Medical Center
08.2018 - 05.2021
M.D. - School of Medicine
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry - Molecular Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara