Patient Care Technician - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU

• Jul 2023 - Present

Summer Intern, Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP)

• Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

- Participated in professional development & mentorship activities. - Passed summer coursework in Diversity, Inclusion, & Multiculturalism in Medicine, Becoming a Healer, and Molecular Mechanisms of Disease. - Performed basic mock clinical assessments (i.e., patient interviewing, vital signs, and suturing). - Participated in professional development & mentorship activities. - Passed summer coursework in Diversity, Inclusion, & Multiculturalism in Medicine, Becoming a Healer, and Molecular Mechanisms of Disease. - Performed basic mock clinical assessments (i.e., patient interviewing, vital signs, and suturing).

Patient Care Technician - Medical/ Surgical

• Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

- Provided compassionate and efficient care to patients in a busy hospital setting, including monitoring vital signs, measuring fluid intake/ outputs, and assisting with daily living activities. - Responded to patient calls and requests for assistance promptly and courteously, providing reassurance and support as needed. - Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs were met. - Provided compassionate and efficient care to patients in a busy hospital setting, including monitoring vital signs, measuring fluid intake/ outputs, and assisting with daily living activities. - Responded to patient calls and requests for assistance promptly and courteously, providing reassurance and support as needed. - Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs were met.

Smoking Cessation & Lung Cancer Screening Program Intern

• May 2021 - Mar 2022

- Conducted patient assessments of smoking behaviors, including calculating pack-year histories, determining lung cancer screening eligibility, and scheduling appointments with the social worker-patient navigator. - Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, including call notes and appointment scheduling, in compliance with privacy regulations and standards. - Provided patient education and basic counseling, including information on smoking cessation methods and program intervention, to help patients make informed decisions about their healthcare. - Assisted with the design and implementation of research studies, including recruiting participants, collecting and analyzing demographic data, and contributing to interpreting study findings. - Presented "Mailed Intervention for Smoking Cessation and Lung Cancer Screening" at the Virtual NIDDK STEP-UP Research Symposium (August 2021 and Spring 2022). Show less

Summer Intern, Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP)

• Jun 2021 - Jun 2021

- Participated in professional development & mentorship activities, and physician roundtable discussions. - Passed summer coursework in Anatomy & Physiology. - Engaged in mock patient case studies highlighting patient reviews, examinations, diagnosis, and documentation. - Participated in professional development & mentorship activities, and physician roundtable discussions. - Passed summer coursework in Anatomy & Physiology. - Engaged in mock patient case studies highlighting patient reviews, examinations, diagnosis, and documentation.

Night Desk Assistant

• Feb 2021 - May 2021

- Provided exceptional customer service to guests by answering inquiries, addressing concerns, and ensuring their comfort and satisfaction. - Conducted thorough check-in and check-out procedures for residents & guests, including verifying identification, processing key fob replacement payments, and assisting residents with amenities. - Monitored and maintained the safety and security of the apartment, including collaborating with security for regular security checks and responding promptly to emergencies and alarms. - Coordinated and communicated effectively with management over residential appreciation projects and activities. Show less

Summer Research Intern, Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

- Conducted literature reviews to stay informed of current research and developments regarding autologous stem cell transplantations as treatment for central nervous system lymphoma and thrombotic microangiopathy. - Reviewed 251 patient encounters in epic for patients who underwent autologous stem cell transplantation with various diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma and documented appropriate variables. - Presented "The Role of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation on Patients with CNS lymphoma" at the NIH/ NIDDK STEP UP Research Symposium (Summer 2019) and at the Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference (Fall 2019). Show less

Designated Hitter

• Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

- Operated cash registers and point-of-sale systems, processing transactions accurately and efficiently and maintaining accurate cash drawers. - Stocked shelves and displays with products, ensuring that merchandise was properly labeled and organized and that shelves were clean and presentable. - Worked collaboratively with the pharmacist and other pharmacy technicians to process, dispense, and deliver medications to patients through the drive-thru. - Operated cash registers and point-of-sale systems, processing transactions accurately and efficiently and maintaining accurate cash drawers. - Stocked shelves and displays with products, ensuring that merchandise was properly labeled and organized and that shelves were clean and presentable. - Worked collaboratively with the pharmacist and other pharmacy technicians to process, dispense, and deliver medications to patients through the drive-thru.