Yasmeen Fernandez
Tampa,FL
Summary
Pre-medical graduate with extensive hands-on clinical experience across urgent care, orthopedic surgery, and radiology settings, totaling 1000+ hours of direct patient care. Skilled in patient intake, procedural assistance, and musculoskeletal care, with additional experience in emergency medicine shadowing and academic mentorship. I am committed to compassionate, evidence-based care and continued academic growth through graduate medical sciences training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiology Assistant
Advent Health
Tampa, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Supported radiologist with case preparation, documentation, and workflow coordination
- Observed interpretation of CT, MRI, and X-ray studies to understand diagnostic decision-making
- Maintained HIPAA-compliant handling of patient records and imaging reports
Medical Assistant
Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted in pre- and post-operative orthopedic patient care
- Applied and removed casts, splints, and braces; educated patients on recovery and mobility protocols
- Prepared sterile fields and instruments for procedures
National Arab American Medical Association Mentor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Mentored pre-health students through academic planning, career exploration, and professional development
- Guided navigating college resources, healthcare careers, and application preparation
- Supported culturally diverse students in building confidence and access to medical opportunities
Medical Assistant | 500+ Hours
The Heights Urgent Care
Dearborn Heights, MI
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Roomed 40-50 patients per shift, obtaining vitals, histories, and chief complaints
- Assisted physicians with procedures, injections, wound care, and point-of-care testing
- Managed prescription requests, lab orders, and EMR documentation
Assistant Tutor
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided peer tutoring and academic support for undergraduate students across coursework
- Guided students to university resources and study strategies to improve performance and retention
- Mentored struggling students through individualized learning plans
Clinical Study Abroad Program
University of Oxford
Oxford, England
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed simulation-based clinical training using patient mannequins and emergency care scenarios
- Practiced clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and team-based decision making
- Participated in case studies and group projects, analyzing treatment plans and healthcare delivery models
Volunteer
Metropolitan Ministries
Tampa, FL
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Served meals and provided direct support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness
- Assisted with food distribution and community outreach events
- Fostered compassionate communication with vulnerable populations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2025
No Degree - Psychology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-2022
Skills
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic/EMR documentation)
- Patient intake, vitals, and clinical history collection
- Phlebotomy and point-of-care testing
- Casting, splinting, and orthopedic brace application
- Sterile field preparation & procedural assistance
- Clinical simulation and case- based training
- Data analysis using Matlab (protein spectroscopy research)
- Arabic (conversational)
Timeline
Radiology Assistant
Advent Health
06.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay
05.2025 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant | 500+ Hours
The Heights Urgent Care
10.2023 - 09.2024
National Arab American Medical Association Mentor
University of Michigan
01.2023 - 05.2025
Clinical Study Abroad Program
University of Oxford
07.2022 - 07.2022
Assistant Tutor
Michigan State University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Metropolitan Ministries
09.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology Cognitive Neuroscience
University of Michigan
No Degree - Psychology
Michigan State University
Clinical Shadowing | 500+ hours
- Emergency Medicine – Dr. Ali Shuayto
- Medical Spa/ Outpatient Aesthetic Medicine – Dr. Ali Shuayto