Ian Olliffe Email & Phone Number

Irvine, Ca, Us

Orange County, California, United States

- Direct the article review process from submission through to the end of peer review, managing pre-screens and assigning peer reviewers based on article topics- Developed and implemented a comprehensive editorial project management system using Excel, incorporating conditional formatting to streamline the peer review process and enhance accountability- Successfully reduced editorial backlog and improved operational efficiency, consistently moving more articles through peer review to section editors than new submissions each week- Train and manage new employees, overseeing their tasks and developing their proficiency in editorial systems- Leading an initiative to optimize our reviewer base, focusing on engagement, recognition, and recruitment of quality reviewers

Santa Ana, California, United States

- Document patient encounters for a primary care physician in real-time, ensuring accurate and detailed electronic medical records in a clinic serving primarily Spanish-speaking patients, without the need for an interpreter

Orange, California, United States

- Awarded Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Grant for "Feasibility of an ED-based food insecurity screening & referral program" which will be presented at the 2024 UROP Research Symposium- Manage post-enrollment follow-ups, conducting 3 and 6-week telephone surveys to assess the impact of food insecurity interventions, ensuring secure data storage in REDCap, and coordinating participant incentives- Prepare weekly updates for the undergraduate research team to maintain collective compliance with the study protocol- Facilitate communication between principal investigators to strategize optimization of food insecurity screening in the Emergency Department’s triage workflow and brainstorm next steps

Irvine, California, United States

- Conduct clinical research at the UCI Medical Center Emergency Department via EPIC and Redcap softwares- Interact with patients, their families, and physicians for screening, consenting, and enrolling in 19 ongoing demographic survey and ultrasound studies, ensuring compliance with study protocols and record-keeping- Utilize bilingual skills to provide Spanish interpretation to bridge communication for non-English speaking participants in qualified studies, improving accurate representation of patient populations in the research process- Prepare ultrasound equipment by ensuring the machine is set up on the patient's right side, with all necessary settings adjusted and gel applied to the probe, facilitating a seamless process for physician-led ultrasounds- Perform carotid pulse check on patients experiencing cardiac arrest with Butterfly iQ+ handheld portable ultrasound machine to detect the presence of carotid artery pulsation

Mission Viejo, California, United States

- Facilitate patient communication by informing patients needing interpreters about available language resources- Engage with LEP (Limited English Proficiency) patients to identify and address unexpressed needs, overcoming language barriers- Document interventions for LEP patients in EPIC, ensuring accurate records and continuity of personalized care- Lead an initiative with Language Line representatives to streamline the interpreter workflow by analyzing a year's worth of billing data to identify department-specific interpreter usage patterns- Develop a standardized dropdown menu system for interpreters to accurately record departmental calls, enhancing data analysis for resource allocation and understanding language needs across different patient populations- Conduct audits on departmental adherence to language barrier protocols, ensuring effective hospital communication- Revamped the annual Interpreter Re-qualification Process report to meet 2023 standards, enhancing clarity and compliance with The Joint Commission, thereby improving quality care for LEP patients- Updated staff interpreter services guides hospital-wide, outlining the standard of care for LEP patients, listing resources available, and defining proper EPIC documentation- Facilitated an Interpreter Associate Re-qualification class to upkeep hospital interpreting standards

Orange, California, United States

- Measure patient vitals of blood pressure, blood glucose, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, weight, and height- Provide Spanish translation for medical consultations, enhancing care for LEP patients- Conducted hemoglobin testing and educated patients on anemia at the Corona Health Fair- Craft lenses and assemble eyeglasses, providing free vision care to health fair patients

Laguna Beach, California, United States

- Conduct weekly rounds in the Medical/Surgical + ICU department to engage with staff, ensuring their well-being and collecting valuable feedback to improve departmental operations- Facilitate the interview, onboarding, and training processes for new COPE Health Scholars, setting them up for success in their roles at the hospital- Develop and implement department-specific training programs, including scheduling pre-rotational shifts, to familiarize new scholars with the Medical/Surgical + ICU department- Oversee scheduling and time management of Health Scholars, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to program policies- Actively engage in mentorship, routinely collecting feedback from scholars and providing professional guidance to foster their growth and development in the healthcare

Mission Viejo, California, United States

- Assist in comprehensive patient care on Med/Surg, Tele-Sepsis, and Progressive-Care Stroke units, collaborating closely with nurses for optimal patient management and care delivery- Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, pulse, and temperature- Assist with basic patient care tasks such as bathing, changing, feeding, ambulating, discharging, and repositioning patients- Monitor and ensure adherence to hospital protocols for infection control, actively contributing to patient safety and satisfaction, in line with standards set by regulatory bodies like The Joint Commission

Irvine, California, United States

- Conducted molecular biology techniques including PCR, RNA/DNA extractions, cell culturing, and gel electrophoresis in a project exploring the efficacy of a drug targeting CPEB3 in slowing brain cancer- Collaborated with a team of researchers to test hypotheses on drug impact on brain cancer cells, contributing to data collection while ensuring rigorous attention to detail and adherence to research objectives- Maintained lab protocols to ensure accuracy and reliability of results, adhering to safety and ethical guidelines

Irvine, California, United States

- Coordinated and promoted various GMT activities, including volunteer opportunities, educational workshops, and social events, focusing on supporting underserved communities- Played a key role in organizing mock clinics and fundraisers, enhancing community engagement and awareness- Actively participated in weekly board meetings and maintained effective communication with board members and interns to facilitate smooth operation of GMT initiatives

Bachelor'S Degree, Biological Sciences, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Global Medical Training at UCI, Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program (EMRAP) at UCI, UROP

Medical Assistant Certification

Physics

Participated in the undergraduate physics study abroad summer school program in Brighton, England.

High School Diploma, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Summa Cum Laude, Seal Of Biliteracy, California Scholarship Federation

Activities and Societies: Varsity Men's Tennis Team (9-12), Men's Tennis Team Captain (12), Marine Biology Club, Leo Club