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Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Diagnosed, treated, and provided patient education on many different urological conditions at a busy outpatient urology office.Ordered and interpreted diagnostic imaging and labs. Prescribed medications. Scheduled and provided education on posterior tibial nerve stimulation, biofeedback training, pelvic floor physical therapy, and many different urological surgeries. Performed pre-op/post-op visits and hospital follow-ups.Interpretated urodynamic reports and 24-hr urine studies.Performed pessary fittings, penile shockwave therapy, penile injection training, percutaneous nephrostomy tube removal, difficult foley catheter placement, implantable penile prothesis activation, and artificial urinary sphincter activation.

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Worked night shift then promoted to day shift. Performed successful blood draws on arms, hands, and feet of adolescent, adult, and elderly inpatients, and those in trauma, ER, surgery, ICU, pre-op, maternity, oncology, cardiology, and behavioral health.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Provided caregiving services to children, adults, and elderly members. Brought a respectful presence and developed patient advocacy by improving communication, trust, and rapport with members, and increasing their independence and quality of life. Developed skills with handheld communication boards for nonverbal, quadriplegic communication.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Participated in a physical chemistry graduate and undergraduate research team led by Dr. Timothy Steimle. Performed research on the molecular spectroscopy of VO (vanadium(II) oxide) via a Ti: Sapphire laser.Measured the electronic spectrum of VO in the near infrared (NIR) range and calculated the transition wavenumbers for about 90 spectral features for the purpose of studying atmospheres of astrophysical objects such as M-type stars, interstellar clouds, and exoplanets (a NASA grant proposal for further funding was proposed for 2016-2018).Researched VO in scientific journals in order to prepare a published research paper.

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Performed research on Alzheimer’s disease with a team of graduate students in a biochemistry neuroenergetics laboratory led by Dr. Jonathan Valla and Michelle Perkins. Researched the role of APOE and other proteins related to Alzheimer’s disease found in the Mitochondria Associated Membrane (MAM).Conducted Western blots and DC protein assays using mouse brains.Learned proper pipetting techniques, lab safety, and research ethics. Researched scientific journals on different MAM functions and studied biochemistry texts. Attended the Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium 2014 Annual Conference.

Master Of Physician Assistant Studies, Gpa 3.86

8-week Clinical Rotations: Pediatrics (7 weeks due to COVID) – Pediatric MultiCare West: Pinetop, AZ --> Diagnosed & treated outpatient.

Phlebotomy Certificate

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude

Minor in Dance.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Highest Honors

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), High Honors

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.