Semitha Senanayake
Miami,US
Summary
Highly motivated individual that possesses a strong work ethic and has a team-player attitude. Proven track record of completing tasks accurately and efficiently and meeting deadlines. Adept in qualitative and quantitative research. Passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in the research community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Member
Wendy's
Miami, FL
01.2018 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by providing friendly greetings, taking orders, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Assisted in training new employees on job responsibilities, store policies, and customer service techniques.
- Successfully completed cashier duties, including operating the register, placing orders into POS systems, and accurately handling customer payments.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding daily tasks or issues that arose during shifts.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
Research Assistant
FIU Borinquen Research Clinic
Miami , Florida
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducts clinical interviews, helps with the creation and oversight of IRB paperwork, and plans out all aspects of evaluation and patient interaction.
- Take participants' vitals (blood pressure, respirations, weight, temperature, waist/hip measurements).
- Conducted frailty assessment on participants. Such as checking grip strength and completing the walking speed assessment.
- Assists in managing and gathering data with REDCap.
- Collected and tested participants' urine. Checked for THC, COC-, OPI-, and used Fentanyl test strips to check for Fentanyl.
- Conducted Urine Specific Gravity Measurement using a refractometer for the Hydration Assessment.
- Helped with the front desk. Checked in participants, obtained their ID, lab works with CD4 and viral load count, and collected their COVID Vaccination card. Answered the phone and confirmed/rescheduled appointments.
- Faxed participants' medical records and authorization forms to their PCPs.
- Organizes and schedules participant visits for the research.
- Obtained informed consent from participants, as well as provided secondary consent to other RAs.
- Conducted a 24-hour food recall from participants, which provides quantitative information on individual diets.
- Conducted the BIA (Body Impedance Measurement) to participants, which estimates body composition.
- Conducted an hour-long interview for participants over the phone and in person.
- Recruited and scheduled participants for research studies and experiments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2024
Minor - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2024
Skills
- Competent at paying close attention to detail and correctly finishing tasks
- Ability to remain composed under challenging and stressful conditions
- Ability to operate both alone and in a group setting
- The ability to prioritize, organize, and evaluate work under time constraints and adhere to deadlines
- Ability to organize and schedule participant visits for the research studies
Certification
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), 12/2019-01/2021
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), 09/2024-09/2026
Languages
Spanish Intermediate
Volunteer Experience
FIU Borinquen Research Clinic, Volunteer Research Assistant, from June 2022-December 2023.
- Shadow Research Assistants (RAs) on collecting data and entering it into a database.
- Shadow RAs with over-the-phone calls to patients on the study.
- Shadowed RAs on how to analyze patient's urine and determine any drugs used.
- Maintained confidential records and filing system to protect client information.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Research Assistant
FIU Borinquen Research Clinic
01.2024 - 05.2024
Crew Member
Wendy's
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida International University
Minor - Psychology
Florida International University
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