Michael Buffa
Medical Student at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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EMT-B
National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansAug, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
BLS Instructor
American Heart AssociationSep, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Medical Student
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Northwestern Medicine
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Immediate Care Technician
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Oct 2018 - Apr 2020
Clinic devoted to remedying acute patient concerns or acting as the first guiding step towards management of chronic ailments. -Responsible for patient intake, testing, and care in an urgent care setting.-Expected to utilize clinical judgement to autonomously initiate various tests and patient care in order to maintain efficiency and patient satisfaction. -Solidifying applicable medical skills including documentation, medical software navigation, phlebotomy, wound management, splinting and lab testing.
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ADVANCED MEDICAL TRANSPORT OF IOWA
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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EMT-Basic
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Dec 2017 - Aug 2018
Patient care technician throughout interfacility transports. Monitored patient condition and provided appropriate care. -Mastered ability to navigate charting software-Acquired healthcare experience with a broad patient population-Further developed my proficiency in a range of healthcare skills including airway management, ECG application, vital assessment and CPR-Utilized a teamwork approach to maximize efficiency and provide the patient with the best possible experience
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Patient Escort
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Jan 2015 - Nov 2017
Provided transportation to patients to various clinics of the hospital via wheelchair, stretcher or bed in a timely fashion. -Assisted nursing staff with preparing patients for discharge-Gained experience mitigating patient and family concerns to ensure a welcoming experience
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Research Assistant
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Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Assisted in research that investigated the many neural pathways that mediate drug-seeking behavior. Working in this lab has allowed me to cultivate skills that can translate into future research opportunities.-Skilled at routine laboratory techniques including staining, solution/reagent preparation, data analysis, and chemical management-Exposure to analyzing research studies and presenting their findings -Exceptional knowledge of the neurological pathways that underlie drug addiction
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Education
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University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Physiology