VANESSA JASMIN

St. Benedict's Children's Home

• Collected canned foods/nonperishables, toys and toiletries for St. Benedict's Children Home.
• Performed physical examinations on the children while engaging in interactive play with them.
• Engaged children in creative and educational activities to stimulate their cognitive and social development.

Student Mentor, Bundle of HIS (Helping Incoming Students)

• Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
• Monitored student academic progress, connecting with each student frequently and intervening to assist students experiencing difficulties.
• Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.

AMSA's Triennial Health Fair

• Conducted health screenings and assessments to evaluate community health needs.
• Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
• Implemented health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health-related issues.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education service.
• Taught health education classes to community workers and members of public.

Administrative Assistant at P.M. Medical Care PC

The Bronx, NY

06/2013-07/2017

• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to maintain high-quality care across departments.
• Answered incoming calls, routed messages and resolved patient inquiries within target timeframes.
• Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
• Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
• Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
• Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
• Managed medical billing and coding of insurance reports
• Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.

Summer Research Intern at Montefiore Medical Center – Moses Campus

The Bronx, NY

06/2014-08/2014

• Assisted in investigating the early implementation of Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF) identification and the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP).
• Prepared samples for testing, ran samples on diagnostic equipment and recorded results.
• Analyzed data from antimicrobial agent susceptibility test findings.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.

Patient Care Assistant at Hamaspik Home Care

The Bronx, NY

01/2023-05/2024

• Assist with daily hygiene routines, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Help with toileting and incontinence care.
• Administer prescribed medications at the correct times and dosages.
• Manage medication schedules and refills.
• Observe and report any adverse reactions or changes in health.
• Prepare nutritious meals that adhere to dietary restrictions or recommendations. Assist with feeding, if necessary.
• Manage light housekeeping duties, such as tidying up living spaces, doing laundry, and ensuring a clean environment.
• Provide companionship and engage in conversations to alleviate feelings of isolation.
• Arrange and facilitate social activities or outings that align with the individual's capabilities and preferences.

• National Medical Association
• Phi Chi Medical Fraternity (Alpha-Tau Chapter)
• American College of Physicians (NY & FL Chapter)

• Provided support on Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) project to aide patients in faster diagnosis of bacterial infections.
• Prepared samples for testing, ran samples on diagnostic equipment and recorded results.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
• Analyzed data to produce susceptibility testing results of antimicrobial agents.
• Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.