Nilajah Buchanan
Huntsville,AL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shadow Experience
University of Alabama in Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham, ALABAMA
07.2024 - Current
- Shadowed Dr. Gregory Payne is in the Cardiac Care Unit of the hospital.
- Engaged in conversations with the team regarding patient health and next steps.
- Listened to patient concerns and feelings during care.
STEM Club President
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
01.2024 - Current
- Travel to local middle and high schools to organize various science demonstrations for students
- Organize STEM Day on campus for local high school and middle school students
- Organize informational events pertaining to Medical and Grad School
Tutor Volunteer
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized effective communication skills for all written and verbal interactions
- Coached students on academic concepts in both math and the sciences
- Encouraged open communication between students and professors
Brand Representative
Hollister
Huntsville, AL
11.2021 - Current
- Developed a deep understanding of the company's products and services in order to effectively communicate its value proposition
- Created effective content marketing plans to enhance customer loyalty
- Work register and ensure store is clean and neat
Junior Coordinator for Youth Program
AAPDEP
Huntsville, AL
06.2018 - Current
- Work under the direction of the AAPDEP Youth Coordinator to help children ages 5-13 with various activities including arts and crafts, writing, reading and more
Soccer Referee Volunteer
Alabama Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
Huntsville, AL
04.2017 - Current
- Interacted with players and coaches to support safe and fair game environment
- Maintained accuracy and impartiality at all times while officiating games
- Exhibited excellent judgment for making quick decisions on rule infractions and issuing appropriate penalties
Undergraduate Research Student
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Birmingham, ALABAMA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: AHA SURE, Dr. Martin Young - PI, Department of medicine
- Utilized rtPCR to determine the fluctuation of metabolism during HFpEF.
- Collected data from experiments to create a research poster and oral presentation titled: Impact of HFpEF on diurnal patterns of metabolic gene expression
- Presented at UAB Symposium, AHA KURE Symposium, AHA SURE symposium
Undergraduate Research Student
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Birmingham, ALABAMA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Cancer Research Immersion Summer Program; Dr. Eric Ubil - PI, Microbiology Department
- Used an Immunofluorescent Microscope to identify macrophage behavior within melanoma tumors to determine effective immunotherapy treatments
- Took images of melanoma tumors within mice that underwent different experimental Immunotherapy treatments to create a research poster titled: The Use of Immunofluorescent Microscopy in Determining Macrophage Activation in Melanoma.
- Presented research poster at The Cancer Research Symposium, ABRCMS, and The National STEM Conference
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Biology Major
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL, US05.2026
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Care Plan Management
- Physician Collaboration
- Medication Administration
Accomplishments
- Eminent Scholar Award
- PERSIST Scholarship Award
- NASA MUREP Scholar
- Honor Student
- HBCU Empowerment Scholarship Award
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Patient Care Technician License
Timeline
Shadow Experience
University of Alabama in Birmingham Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Student
University of Alabama in Birmingham
06.2024 - 07.2024
STEM Club President
Tuskegee University
01.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Student
University of Alabama in Birmingham
06.2023 - 07.2023
Tutor Volunteer
Tuskegee University
08.2022 - Current
Brand Representative
Hollister
11.2021 - Current
Junior Coordinator for Youth Program
AAPDEP
06.2018 - Current
Soccer Referee Volunteer
Alabama Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
04.2017 - Current
- CPR Certified
- Patient Care Technician License
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Biology Major
Tuskegee University
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