Sophia Higgins
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
High-achieving student who is ambitious, creative, and a critical thinker. Dedicated to and passionate about work in mental health with an interest in medicine. Experienced in working in a psychiatric hospital as well as a prehospital care setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital EMS
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies through treatment administeration in high-pressure situations.
- Reduced response times by effectively coordinating with dispatchers, paramedics and other emergency personnel, as well as by following established protocols.
- Supported patient recovery process through effective communication with both patients and healthcare professionals at receiving facilities.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall patient condition.
Social Media Coordinator
Urban Souls Yoga Studio
05.2021 - Current
- Enhanced online engagement with the creation of compelling monthly social media content for various platforms.
- Uploaded 6 Instagram posts a week and kept company story active by posting 3-4 times a day.
- Attended weekly marketing meetings, coordinated with team to promote upcoming events, and delegated projects to coworkers.
- Increased website traffic through effective cross-promotion and link sharing on social media channels.
Mental Health Technician
Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Gathered and documented patient data including vital signs, q5s, q15s, and 1:1 special status sheets.
- Provided direct patient care such as emotional and physical support and served as a liaison between RN and patient.
- Demonstrated unit specific knowledge and understanding of patient needs, concerns, and behaviors.
- Encouraged patient participation in therapeutic activities as well as discussed future goals and plans with patients.
- Skilled in verbal de-escalation as well as ensuring patient safety, privacy, and mutual respect.
Teaching Assistant
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Organized and lead weekly TA sessions of 6 interns
- Assisted fall 2021 interns with any questions and concerns regarding their internship experience as well as provided mentoring for their research projects
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom sessions around topics such as self-care, mock psychiatric cases, medical terminology, future planning, and resume building.
Intern
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Contributed to Dr. Anthony Tobia’s lectures and case conferences that used film as a psychological lens through which to learn psychology concepts.
- Attended weekly lectures at the hospital to record, edit and upload Dr. Tobia’s “CABnormal” activity didactic for the other 40 interns to view.
- Organized Dr. Tobia’s game “GAFIC Medicine,” ensuring that interns could participate in this psychologically based game alongside medical students
- Constructed surveys to gather data on the interns’ involvement with GAFIC Medicine.
- Participated in a weekly seminar that served as the educational framework for the internship as well as completed related readings and assignments.
- Submitted a final project that proposed to turn the movie “Se7en” into an education didactic to teach personality disorders to students.
Editorial and Conference Planning Intern
Rutgers University
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Read, selected and edited submissions for a volume of academic research papers written by students in the Research in the Disciplines course.
- Organized and participated in the seventh annual Undergraduate Research Writing conference for Rutgers Dialogues.
Education
Fordham Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program
Fordham University: School of Professional And Continuing Studies
New York, NY12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Google Workspace
- Beginner level Spanish
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Clinical Documentation (Image Trend and EMS Charts)
- Brand Promotion and Social Media Management
- Graphic Design
- Patient Assessment
volunteer
- Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Core, Hoboken, NJ, Volunteer, 12/2022-Present, Certified Emergency Medical Technician. Assesses vitals, provides patient care within scope of practice, assists in lifting and moving of patients and equipment, engages in therapeutic communication with patients as well as emergency transport to hospital.
- Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Paramus, NJ, Volunteer, 07/2021-12/2021, Observed group therapy in a substance abuse rehab unit as well as assisted counselors and about 20 patients with group therapy activities. Spent 6 hours a week connecting with and listening to patients by validating their concerns, struggles and stories as well as encouraging them in their recovery. Assisted nursing staff and recreational therapists with group activities.
- Rutgers Future Scholars, New Brunswick, NJ, Peer Mentor, 01/2020-05/2020, Learned peer mentoring skills through discussion and reading based classes. Volunteered as a peer mentor for Rutgers Future Scholars, a college prep program for under-resourced high school students.
Certification
- Certified by the State of New Jersey Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified in CPR by the American Heart Association
- Trained in Handle with Care by Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic
- CEVO Training
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital EMS
11.2023 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic
01.2022 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Social Media Coordinator
Urban Souls Yoga Studio
05.2021 - Current
Intern
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2021
Editorial and Conference Planning Intern
Rutgers University
01.2019 - 05.2019
Fordham Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program
Fordham University: School of Professional And Continuing Studies
Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology
Rutgers University
- Certified by the State of New Jersey Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified in CPR by the American Heart Association
- Trained in Handle with Care by Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic
- CEVO Training
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