Rivka Frankel
Lakewood,NJ
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Renna's Place
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
08.2023 - Current
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Lifeguarding
The Special Children's Center
07.2022 - Current
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Medical Assistant
Lakewood Immediate Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Camp Kesher
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Touro University
New York, NY01.2025
Skills
- Reflective Listening
- Public Relations
- Team Collaboration
- Counseling Services
- HIPAA Regulations
- Mentoring
- Academic and Recreational Activities
academic accomplishments
Research Internship-
Opportunity to contribute significantly to a research project focused on understanding the relationship of the anti-inflammatory effects of Allopurinol on the incidence of prostate cancer. The project aimed to address the conflicting findings in the literature regarding the prevalence of prostate cancer in the setting of anti-inflammatory use. internship included data collection and analysis. Helped obtain data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey dataset. I was also tasked with conducting a thorough literature review, evaluating, and interpreting various research papers. Also helped design informative figures and assisted with academic writing.
JOWMA shadowing program-
- Observed various medical procedures
- Gained insights into Diagnostic Processes, Treatment Approaches, Patient Communication.
- Appreciated effective collaboration among Healthcare Professionals.
- Confirmed passion for medicine and desire to contribute to patient care.
Dean's List 2022-2023
Timeline
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Renna's Place
08.2023 - Current
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
08.2023 - Current
Lifeguarding
The Special Children's Center
07.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Lakewood Immediate Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Camp Kesher
06.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Touro University