Tara Tritsch
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate aspiring physician with a strong foundation in biological sciences and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes. Demonstrated aptitude for critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. Proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments while maintaining a commitment to excellence and continuous learning. Seeking admission to medical school to further cultivate clinical skills, contribute to cutting-edge research, and ultimately make a positive impact on patient care and community health
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Anatomy Teaching Assistant
NSU MD - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
07.2023 - Current
- As a Lead Anatomy Teaching Assistant, I orchestrated the preparation of human cadavers and conducted targeted dissections to facilitate anatomy lab sessions for medical, dental, and optometry students. With a focus on teaching gross anatomy, I effectively explained complex anatomical concepts and provided guidance to enhance student learning experiences.
Diversity Club Assistant
NSU MD - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
09.2023 - Current
- As an Assistant for the Diversity Club, I assumed a role in transcribing meetings and facilitating connections between high school students and professional mentors. Through my dedication and coordination efforts, I fostered an inclusive environment and promoted diversity initiatives within the club, contributing to its mission of empowering students and promoting diversity in healthcare.
Gross Anatomy Dissector
NSU MD - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
05.2023 - 07.2023
- During a 7-week anatomy dissection internship, I meticulously dissected an entire human body and crafted targeted dissections to facilitate the learning of physician assistant and anesthesiology assistant students.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Delray Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, respond efficiently to call bells, transport patients to imaging and other specialty areas in the hospital, ensure the safety of patients during interventional rounding, and promptly communicate with the nursing staff regarding patient status and concerns.
Patient Care Technician
Cleveland Clinic
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Ensure the safety and well-being of patients on an acute care oncology floor by monitoring their health and vital signs under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide the best quality care possible.
- Respond to critical calls like rapid responses to perform EKGs, vital signs, and test blood glucose levels, which allowed the assigned nurse to focus on communicating with the physician and implement an immediate care plan.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as using the restroom, bathing, grooming, ambulating, transferring, and eating to manage one's basic physical needs in a highly vulnerable time.
- Measure and document the contents of foley catheters, colostomy bags, Jackson-Pratt drains, and nephrostomy bags to accurately gauge fluid balance and provide valuable information about the patient's intake and output.
Medical Telescribe
Scribe America
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Relieved the physician of clerical duties by virtually documenting the patient's history of present illness and physical examination findings, allowing the physician to provide high-quality patient care.
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Improved the efficiency of patient care by accompanying the emergency medicine physician during each patient visit and documenting the patient's chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, and physical examination findings in the electronic medical record.
- Promptly notified the physician of laboratory work and imaging results to ensure the physician had all the necessary data to make treatment plan decisions.
Education
Master of Science in Biological Sciences -
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL2023
Informal Post-Baccalaureate (43-credits) -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL2021
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience -
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL2019
Associate of Science in Crime Scene Technology -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic Charting
- Vital signs
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Anatomy knowledge
Publications
- Lorenz Fries on Defense of Avicenna, the Prince of Physicians: Addressed to the Medics of Germany (1530), International Journal of Cardiology, 2024
- Middle meningeal artery arising from the petrous internal carotid artery: Outcome of unusual stapedial artery regression, Surgical Neurology International, 2024
- Exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Medical Education: Assessing Case-Based Learning for Medical Students, Cureus, 2024
- Examining Atherosclerosis Patterns in the Circle of Willis: A Case Study of Duplicated Anterior Communicating Artery, Cureus, 2024
- Antegrade Auriculotemproal-Inferior Alveolar Nerve Communication in the Infratemporal Fossa, Cureus, 2024
- The potential role of ocular and otolaryngological mucus proteins in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, Molecular Medicine, 2024
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery, Cureus, 2024
- What Goes In, Must Come Out: Generative Artificial Intelligence Does Not Present Algorithmic Bias Across Race and Gender in Medical Residency Specialties, Cureus, 2024
- Typical brachial plexus: the legacy of a forgotten anatomist, Abram T. Kerr (1873-1938), 2023, Child's Nervous System (Cover Editorial)
Leadership Experience
- Blogger/Virtual Premed Mentor, Boca Raton, FL, Tara Caitlin - A Med Lifestyle Blog
- Patient Care Technician Preceptor, Weston, FL, Cleveland Clinic
- Patient Care Technician Code Team Leader, Weston, FL, Cleveland Clinic
- Intramural Soccer Team Captain, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University
- Neuroscience Camp Mentor, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University
Community Service Volunteer
- Health Fair Coordinator, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University Health Fair, 10/2022
- Teaching Volunteer, Plantation, FL, Super School, 05/2015 - 05/2016
- Guardian ad Litem, Broward County, FL, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, 01/2021 - 09/2021
Physician Shadowing
- Interventional Pain Medicine: Dan Bryan, M.D., ~50 hours
- Primary Care: Erica Wigdor, D.O., ~100 hours
- Neurosurgery: Badih Adada, M.D., ~150 hours
- Reproductive Endocrinology: Mark Denker, M.D., ~75 hours
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant #360922
- Certified Guardian ad Litem
- Basic Life Support
- Wilderness First Aid
Timeline
Diversity Club Assistant
NSU MD - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
09.2023 - Current
Lead Anatomy Teaching Assistant
NSU MD - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
07.2023 - Current
Gross Anatomy Dissector
NSU MD - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
05.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Delray Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
Cleveland Clinic
06.2018 - 08.2020
Medical Telescribe
Scribe America
10.2016 - 09.2017
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital
10.2015 - 10.2016
Master of Science in Biological Sciences -
Nova Southeastern University
Informal Post-Baccalaureate (43-credits) -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience -
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Science in Crime Scene Technology -
St. Petersburg College
- Certified Nursing Assistant #360922
- Certified Guardian ad Litem
- Basic Life Support
- Wilderness First Aid
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