Surgical Medical Assistant in the Dermatology - Surgical Oncology department of UT Southwestern Medical Center

As a medical assistant and scribe in a family medicine practice, I worked with pediatric, adult, and pregnant patients. My responsibilities included gathering patient health histories, taking vitals, and preparing patients for procedures. I assisted providers during appointments with treatments, examinations, and procedures, and I acted as a liaison for communication between providers and patients regarding test results and treatment plans. I also worked directly, independently with patients in… Show more As a medical assistant and scribe in a family medicine practice, I worked with pediatric, adult, and pregnant patients. My responsibilities included gathering patient health histories, taking vitals, and preparing patients for procedures. I assisted providers during appointments with treatments, examinations, and procedures, and I acted as a liaison for communication between providers and patients regarding test results and treatment plans. I also worked directly, independently with patients in our in-clinic lab, verifying patient identification and explaining sampling procedure. I identified the best method to retrieve blood samples, obtained blood specimens through venipuncture, and prepared specimens appropriately for provider requested laboratory testing. Show less

As an undergraduate student research assistant, I worked with a team of four students under the guidance of a PhD student and a professor in a lab studying the link between a specific gene mutation in zebrafish and congenital heart defects. Our research aimed to utilize zebrafish as a model to better understand, prevent, diagnose, and treat congenital heart defects in humans. In this role, I participated in cell culture, zebrafish care and genetic screening, and performed PCR and DNA extraction… Show more As an undergraduate student research assistant, I worked with a team of four students under the guidance of a PhD student and a professor in a lab studying the link between a specific gene mutation in zebrafish and congenital heart defects. Our research aimed to utilize zebrafish as a model to better understand, prevent, diagnose, and treat congenital heart defects in humans. In this role, I participated in cell culture, zebrafish care and genetic screening, and performed PCR and DNA extraction experiments. Show less

Worked as a host and server at restaurant Il Villaggio Osteria in Teton Village, WY

Handled histology, animal care, and surgical duties for peripheral nerve regeneration study

Oversaw 4 Tawa counselors and 40 first year 7-8 year old campers, as Unit Leader from 2017-2019, at a 1 week long sleepaway summer camp in Running Springs, CATaught leadership, goal setting, and outdoor skills daily at both Camp Wintaka and Shiwaka