Medical Assistant at a private Neurology Practice Acquired patients’ vital signsRecorded patients’ medical, surgical, and family historiesInterpreter for Russian-speaking patientsAssisted patients with scheduling appointments and consultations with medical specialists and radiology clinics

Worked night shifts on the Neurology and Surgical floorsPerformed basic patient care such as obtaining vital signs, ambulating, and groomingRedirected confused or violent patientsImproved bedside mannerAmeliorated communication skills with patients, their families, and colleagues

Learned how to prepare clinical notes for patients under the supervision of the physicianSpent significant time shadowing neurology physician and physician associatesActed as an interpreter for Russian-speaking patientsShadowed technicians and learned how to interpret electroencephalography, videonystagmography, and nerve conduction velocity/electromyography studies

Assisted residents with activities of daily living under the supervision of registered nursesAccompanied residents to medical appointmentsTook residents’ vital signsWorked with physical therapy to enhance resident rehabilitationDealt with patients from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Taught private and public figure skating sessions on and off-iceGave lessons to students ranging from children to adult skatersCoached in numerous venues including the Broadmoor World Arena (Team USA Training Site)