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Olivia Gesler

Cheshire

Summary

Driven Pre-Physician Associate student seeking healthcare experience in a variety of settings. Intrinsically motivated learner and compassionate caregiver.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Gaylord Speciality Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Stroke, respiratory, brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation care
  • Build relationships with patients while assisting with activities of daily living (ADL) such as dressing, cleaning, elimination, feeding and ensuring safety
  • Work with a variety of healthcare practitioners to provide compassionate care
  • Obtain vitals and document interventions

General Biology Teaching and Laboratory Assistant

Marist College School of Science
08.2022 - Current
  • Assist professors while setting up the laboratory before and after class
  • Monitor experiments during lab and answer student’s questions
  • Hold weekly review sessions/recitations for students to answer questions and help them prepare for exams

Teaching Assistant

Kumon Reading and Writing Center
02.2021 - Current
  • Tutor students ages 4-14 in math skills, reading comprehension, writing and penmanship
  • Check and grade homework and classwork
  • Assist with upkeep and organization of center
  • Manage virtual zoom classes

Medical Assistant

Children’s Medical Group
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Communicated with pediatric patients and their parents for routine physicals and sick visits while documenting their health information such as vitals and concerns
  • Provided friendly and professional care from newborns to 22 year olds
  • Ran testing in office lab for urinalysis, COVID, Strep, and CBC

Wait Staff

Elim Park Baptist Home
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Take orders and serve dinner in the main dining room
  • Provide information about the menu to residents
  • Work with the kitchen to cater to dietary and allergy needs
  • Form relationships with the residents with a welcoming and attitude
  • LEADERSHIP

Education

B.S - Biology, Human Biology, Psychology

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
2025

Skills

  • ADL Support
  • Mobility Assistance
  • CPR Certification
  • CNA Certification

Certification

Connecticut Certified Nursing Aide July 2022 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Basic Life Support | American Heart Association June 2023

Additional Information

  • HONORS , Dean’s List | All semesters Marist’s Academic Presidential Scholarship

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Children’s Medical Group
08.2023 - 12.2023

Patient Care Technician

Gaylord Speciality Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2023 - Current

General Biology Teaching and Laboratory Assistant

Marist College School of Science
08.2022 - Current

Wait Staff

Elim Park Baptist Home
05.2022 - 08.2022

Teaching Assistant

Kumon Reading and Writing Center
02.2021 - Current

B.S - Biology, Human Biology, Psychology

Marist College
Olivia Gesler