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Work History
Education
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Samantha Sidun

Bozeman,MT
Samantha Sidun

Summary

Highly driven individual with a B.S. in Cell Biology and Neuroscience seeking work in a science-based profession; particularly health related and laboratory sciences.

Disciplined with years of educational experience in advanced lab techniques, conducting experiments, writing/reviewing scientific literature, research and data analysis, and strong team collaboration experience. Detail-oriented and willing to work hard to learn or improve any skill.

Working as a household manager for 3+ years has fine-tuned many abilities such as multitasking, working efficiently and well under pressure, as well as time-management, organization, and problem solving skills.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Alexandra Conley

Childcare/Household Manager
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

In charge of all childcare duties and orchestrating the household for 7-9 hours/day. Responsibilities included:

  • Daily childcare, cleaning, and organizational duties
  • Plan daily activities to nurture child intellectual and emotional development (kinesthetic learning, problem-solving activities, etc.)
  • Schedule and travel to all medical appointments, daily activities, extra-curricula, etc.
  • Coordinate meals
  • Manage all day-to-day operations of the home

Kate Scott

Childcare/Household Manager
09.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Performed all household childcare
  • Maintained housekeeping duties (laundry, organizing, cleaning, etc.)
  • Assisted with homeschooling activities during COVID-19
  • Cultivated a positive, nurturing, and creative environment to support child social and emotional development
  • Prepared family meals

Red Cross Of Bozeman

Red Cross Volunteer
01.2017 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted in coordinating blood drives every month (including arranging community events, recruiting donors, office administration, etc.)
  • Handled donor intake, screening, and administrative duties
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies

(recruited local businesses to donate raffle prizes in order to boost blood donor turnout and retention)

  • Responsible for excellent customer service, promoting blood donation, and maintaining sanitary guidelines.
  • Liaison between staff and patients (core of communication between nurses and blood donors)

Dr. Jon Lustgarten

Neurosurgical Shadow
07.2019 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Observed alongside neurosurgical professionals in surgical operations (2-3 surgeries per day)
  • Observed and assisted with patient assessments and office visits - (4-6 hours/day)
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care
  • Assisted with documenting patient care, treatment, and visit summaries

Dr. Negin Griffith

Surgical Shadow
07.2017 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Shadowed Dr. Negin Griffith and other surgical professionals
  • Observed reconstructive/plastic surgery and learned surgical protocol, procedure, and post-operative care

Dr. Theodore Kutzin

Anesthesia Cart Technician
01.2014 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Stocked anesthesia supplies in all anesthetizing locations and operating rooms
  • Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date
  • Maintained detailed records of supply inventory

Additionally observed surgical procedures, learning from the physicians operating

  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines

Education

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Bachelor of Science from Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences
12.2019

University Overview

12+ semesters of both lab and non-lab sciences

  • Teacher's Assistant for Cellular & Molecular Biology: 2018-2019

(responsible for running study sessions, extra-help courses, grading exams and papers, and assisting during lectures)

  • Relevant Coursework : biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical genetics, neuroscience, physics, psychology, public health, and more
  • Experience in all major science lab techniques

(PCR, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, IHC, reaction techniques, spectroscopy, etc.)


Awarded a speaker position at The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2020

  • Published an independent research abstract titled “The Effects of a Modified Ketogenic Diet on Epileptic Patients” for the NCUR during Spring of 2020.
    [conference was cancelled due to COVID-19 epidemic]


Awarded Zeta Upsilon Chapter-at-Large Research Award

  • Small research grant awarded to help fund the proposed study in the abstract for “The Effects of a Modified Ketogenic Diet on Epileptic Patients”


Downhill Ski Instructor (12/2016-04/2017)

Big Sky, MT

  • Obtained proper PSIA-AASI Level I ski instructor certification
  • Cultivated a fun and enriching environment for young skiers to grow their skills (coordination games, skill assessments, etc.)
  • Worked with other instructors to create a collaborative environment
  • Maintained employment while enrolled full-time at Montana State University


Universidad San Ignacio De Loyola
Lima, Peru

Some College (No Degree) from Study Abroad

University Overview

February 2018-July 2018

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), Medical Program (July 2018) - Volunteered in a rural, underfunded medical clinic in Cusco, Peru

  • Responsible for triage, managing patient care, supply inventory, as well as performing and assisting with various medical procedures

Alamance Community College
Graham, NC

from EMT-Basic Certification
05.2016

University Overview

  • Required to complete 150+ hours of coursework and training. Trained in Basic Life Support, patient assessment, medical/environmental emergencies, trauma management, medication administration, etc.
  • Successfully passed both North Carolina State EMT exam and NREMT examination

Skills

  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Research Design and Methodology
  • Laboratory Studies/Techniques
  • Scientific Writing
  • Schedule Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Educational Activities
  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Problem solving
  • Experience with CPT/billing codes and Insurance Procedures

Additional Information

Shortly after graduating college in 2019, I was forced to make the difficult decision to postpone my entrance into the corporate workforce because of health complications. After putting my well-being at the forefront, I am now eager to get to work and enter the world of science again.


Over the last few years I have gained the unique perspective of experiencing healthcare through a patient lens. I became the most motivated, determined, resilient version of myself in order to conquer the challenges I was faced with. All of the planning, organization, communication skills, and resourcefulness that those situations required have only made me more capable. It expanded my research and writing skills, scientific/medical knowledge, and cultivated the utmost drive to problem solve and take on challenges. Most importantly, I haven't let these difficult experiences make me cynical or hopeless, I've used them to fuel my passion for science, research, healthcare, and helping other people.


Timeline

Childcare/Household Manager

Alexandra Conley
06.2021 - Current

Childcare/Household Manager

Kate Scott
09.2019 - 08.2020

Neurosurgical Shadow

Dr. Jon Lustgarten
07.2019 - 08.2019

Surgical Shadow

Dr. Negin Griffith
07.2017 - 08.2017

Red Cross Volunteer

Red Cross Of Bozeman
01.2017 - 01.2020

Anesthesia Cart Technician

Dr. Theodore Kutzin
01.2014 - 01.2015

Montana State University

Bachelor of Science from Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences

Universidad San Ignacio De Loyola

Some College (No Degree) from Study Abroad

Alamance Community College

from EMT-Basic Certification
Samantha Sidun