Victoria Zona
Daphne
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional committed to enhancing patient experiences through efficient support to medical teams. Proven expertise in assisting with patient examinations and treatments, alongside a solid foundation in research methodologies. Skilled in preparing treatment rooms to ensure optimal conditions for patient care. Aiming to leverage clinical knowledge and organizational skills to contribute to a patient-centered healthcare environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology Center
Daphne
02.2023 - Current
- Rooming patients, accompanying the provider in the room with patients, and scribing information using electronic medical record (EMR) systems, providing post-operative wound care, assisting in dermatological procedures (surgeries, ED&C, biopsies, etc.), suture removals, cleaning and stocking exam rooms, scheduling appointments, and relaying pathology results to patients.
Graduate Research Assistant
Auburn University
Auburn
06.2022 - 02.2022
- Graduate research assistant to Dr. Miranda Reed. Investigated the underlying mechanisms of drug-brain interactions.
- Ultimately decided that a career in research and academia is not the best fit for me.
Research Assistant
Augusta University
Augusta
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Research assistant to Dr. Alvin Terry in the Small Animal Behavior Core (SABC) lab.
- Proficient in Pre-Pulse Inhibition (PPI), Morris Water Maze (MWM), Spontaneous Alteration, Y-Maze, Grip Strength test, numerous injection methods (IP, PO, subcutaneous), etc.
Lifeguard
Bounds Family YMCA
Daphne
08.2014 - 08.2021
- Surveillance techniques. Excellent swimming ability.
- Attentiveness. CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. Effective communication and leadership skills.
Lifeguard
Deep Blue Aquatics
Arlington
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Surveillance techniques. Excellent swimming ability.
- Attentiveness. CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. Effective communication and leadership skills.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Auburn University
Auburn
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Research Project: Determining how images of different exercise contexts are spontaneously registered in the brain of nonexercisers via electroencephalography (EEG).
- Evaluating how exercise images are spontaneously registered in the brains of non-exercisers in order to promote the health and well-being of insufficiently active individuals.
- Recording brain activity elicited by exercise images via Electroencephalography.
Front Desk Representative
Auburn University Miller Writing Center
Auburn
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Assisted clients and consultants with administrative tasks, including making accounts or appointments, answering questions, or responding to technical issues.
- Navigated the online data management platform.
- Understood and executed writing center processes, protocols, and policies.
- Communicated clearly, quickly, and responsibly with clients, fulltime staff members, consultants, and other front desk representatives.
Lifeguard
Moore's Mill Club
Auburn
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Surveillance techniques. Excellent swimming ability.
- Attentiveness. CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. Effective communication and leadership skills.
Lifeguard
Saugahatchee Country Club
Opelika
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Surveillance techniques. Excellent swimming ability.
- Attentiveness. CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. Effective communication and leadership skills.
Lifeguard
Auburn University Aquatics Center
Auburn
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Surveillance techniques. Excellent swimming ability.
- Attentiveness. CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. Effective communication and leadership skills.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacology
Auburn University
Auburn, ALM.S. - Pharmacology
Georgetown University
Washington, DC08.2021
B.S. - Neuroscience
Auburn University
Auburn, AL08.2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Dermatology understanding
- Wound care
- Interpersonal communication
- Surgical assistance
- Appointment scheduling
- Pathology communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Medical records confidentiality
- Written communication
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Phone etiquette
- Teamwork
- Electronic medical records
- CPR
- AED
- First Aid
- Physical stamina
Websites
Accomplishments
- Auburn University Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship, 2022
- Georgetown University Biomedical Graduate Tuition Scholarship, 2020
- Auburn University Dean's List, 2017
- Coastal Alabama Community College Dean's List, 2017
References
- Dr. Alvin Terry, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, (706) 721-9462, aterry@augusta.edu
- Rachel Fillingim, Bounds Family YMCA, Daphne, AL, (251) 626-0888, rfillingim@ysal.org
Languages
English
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Advanced Dermatology Center
02.2023 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Auburn University
06.2022 - 02.2022
Research Assistant
Augusta University
08.2021 - 06.2022
Lifeguard
Deep Blue Aquatics
07.2020 - 09.2020
Lifeguard
Moore's Mill Club
05.2020 - 07.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Auburn University
08.2018 - 08.2020
Lifeguard
Saugahatchee Country Club
05.2018 - 08.2019
Front Desk Representative
Auburn University Miller Writing Center
08.2016 - 08.2020
Lifeguard
Auburn University Aquatics Center
07.2016 - 12.2016
Lifeguard
Bounds Family YMCA
08.2014 - 08.2021
Ph.D. - Pharmacology
Auburn University
M.S. - Pharmacology
Georgetown University
B.S. - Neuroscience
Auburn University
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