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Santa Barbara, California, United States

• Take temperatures and track health questionnaires for patients and employees upon entry
• Document and collect demographic information for patients while adhering to applicable privacy and security regulations
• Escort patients and help them maintain social distancing
• Assist RNs in COVID-19 testing
• Clean and properly place equipment, supplies and signage at the beginning and end of each day
• Stock supplies and instruments and notify staff to re-order

• Monitored Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients’ health by observing physical and mental condition in their homes or assisted living facilities
• Assisted patients with their care plans, including meals, physical therapy, personal hygiene, and housekeeping
• Ensured medication was administered as prescribed
• Taught patients to use canes, gate-belts and walkers
• Responsible for lifting, turning and repositioning patients
• Provided high-quality companionship to patients and ran errands

Santa Barbara County, California, United States

• Assisted faculty member with instruction, lab set-up, grading of assignments, and record-keeping in a 5-unit, upper-division Parasitology course of approximately 20 undergraduate students
• Facilitated classroom discussion and answered questions in class regarding morphology, characteristics, and life cycles of various parasites to best prepare students for exams
• Helped students identify species, taxonomic groups, and life stages of parasites during structured labs to strengthen core concepts in lesson material
• Prepared a variety of fish for laboratory dissections, calibrated equipment, and disposed of hazardous waste
• Mentored students in groups and individually within in the classroom regarding the presented subject matter and provided test taking advice.

Santa Barbara County, California, United States

• Assisted a PhD student with her dissertation research on parasites in fish host populations under the guidance of world-renowned Zoology professor, Armand Kuris
• Helped examine the correlation between parasite diversity and marine invertebrate fisheries by gathering data and maintaining accurate records for the laboratory
• Studied and analyzed hundreds of parasites under a microscope and kept a log of identified species classified by morphology and lifecycles
• Utilized microscope camera control and image processing software, ToupView, to capture detailed images of specimens and accurately measure them for further research
• Provided first-class communication when collaborating with coworkers.

Santa Clarita, California, United States

• Trained and oversaw a team of 10+ staff members and delegated tasks in a fast-paced environment to ensure speedy service, food safety, and restaurant cleanliness
• Responsible for scheduling shifts
• Oversaw menu creation and alterations
• Maintained supplies by conducting weekly food inventory checks and placing orders
• Detected and resolved issues between staff and built team morale
• Managed customer complaints using conflict resolution strategies and customer service skills.

Santa Clarita, California, United States

Master Of Science - Ms, Physician Assistant

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology

Activities and Societies: Member: Alpha Epsilon Pi, Philanthropy Club

Biology, General

Biology, General