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Daily engagement in direct patient care through placing patients on dialysis machines to filter their blood and remove waste products the kidney would normally remove. I put lines into patient fistulas, grafts, and central catheters, and also give the patient heparin if ordered by the physician. As a PCT, I monitor patients vitals (BP, temperature, heart rate, etc.) throughout their dialysis treatment, and communicate health information to the patients in a language they can understand. I actively communicate with physicians, nurses, and other patient care technicians regarding updates and other patient care information. As a PCT, I provide compassionate care to our patients by listening and professionally responding to any questions or concerns they may have. I have gained knowledge and training in dialysis treatment of patients with end stage renal disease as well as other comorbidities such as diabetes, heart failure, and hypertension. Seeing the same patients 3 days a week for their treatments, I have grown close bonds with them, but have learned to remain professional. My goal is to provide empathetic care to these patients and create a friendly environment where they can feel comfortable communicating any issues or concerns they may have with me. With gaining a deeper appreciation for patient care, I have also acquired knowledge on how to regulate fluids within the body.

I have had the opportunity to see various patient cases that expand across every specialty in medicine. Along the way, I have learned, and am continuously improving my charting ability. Being able to watch various procedures, and observing how physicians handle difficult patient cases has been an unforgettable luxury that will allow me to become an excellent physician. When I started scribing, I was at a time where I had been doubting my abilities due to receiving an MCAT score that was not a representation of me as a student. Spending this past year scribing, and learning how to think like a physician, has provided me with the confidence needed to be a successful doctor. Scribing in the ER pushed me to step outside of my comfort zone and provided me with affirmation that becoming a physician is the correct career path for me. The love for my job motivated me to study and work harder to improve my MCAT score. That hard work and determination paid off. A few weeks after receiving my score, I was promoted to be Chief Scribe at my site within less than a year working for the company. The growth and maturity I gained through being a scribe is tremendous, and will stay with me as I become a physician.

My job as an ER scribe is to create the physician's notes by writing the HPI, ROS, physical exams, etc. This allows the doctors to focus on accuracy and quality care, which helps maximize productivity and reduce physician burnout. Working in the ER, I am actively communicating with the physician during a shift. I am going into exam rooms, learning medical terminology, and observing various procedures in a fast-paced environment. I am also Chief Scribe and have the responsibility of creating monthly schedules, training new scribes, auditing current scribes, and performing administrative duties.Throughout the pandemic, I have been working side by side with physicians, nurses, and techs.

Communicate with patients via telephone and in person to schedule appointments. Review and record blood test results while acquiring knowledge of the normal blood range. Professionally communicate with doctors and nurses regarding patient care. Gained knowledge in medical terminology while speaking with hospitals regarding patient labs. Verify and update patient insurance information, developing strong knowledge of different forms of health insurance. Assist patients into rooms and take vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and temperature). Record patient information into NextGen and document information in EHR. Navigate hospital systems (Epic) to retrieve patient blood test results, scans, and progress notes. Acquire knowledge on the physiology of the kidneys.

For my senior comprehensive, I observed for the expression of the transcription factor, NeuroD6, during inner ear neuronal differentiation in chick. I obtained knowledge in understanding the anatomy of inner ear system, with a focus on cochlear and vestibular neurons. I gained experience in laboratory skills such as mRNA isolation, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, and DNA gel electrophoresis. I displayed my results through both formal and poster presentations in February of 2020. In addition, I gained experience in reading and writing scientific papers.