Experience

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical Student

  • Aug 2020 - Present



Private Home Care

• Des Moines, Iowa, United States

• Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Provide private, in-home nursing care and physical rehabilitation to a patient recovering from a stroke. Each shift includes physical examination, broad personalized care services (tracheostomy care, GI tube feeds/cleansing, motor coordination training, etc.), and thorough documentation to optimize patient recovery and progression. Time here revitalized my perspective of the nursing and therapist role in medicine. Provide private, in-home nursing care and physical rehabilitation to a patient recovering from a stroke. Each shift includes physical examination, broad personalized care services (tracheostomy care, GI tube feeds/cleansing, motor coordination training, etc.), and thorough documentation to optimize patient recovery and progression. Time here revitalized my perspective of the nursing and therapist role in medicine.



Wyzant

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Science and Spanish Tutor

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

  Taught courses ranging from high school Science/Spanish courses to college level Organic Chemistry, Spanish, Physics, etc., to a wide student population acquired through online tutoring agencies (Wyzant, Chegg, Varsity Tutors) and local marketing. Through tutoring, I have become more adaptable, patient, and confident in my approach to patient-centered education. Taught courses ranging from high school Science/Spanish courses to college level Organic Chemistry, Spanish, Physics, etc., to a wide student population acquired through online tutoring agencies (Wyzant, Chegg, Varsity Tutors) and local marketing. Through tutoring, I have become more adaptable, patient, and confident in my approach to patient-centered education.



MercyOne

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Patient Care Technician

  • May 2017 - Jul 2020

  Assisted nurses to enhance patient-centered care. Tasks included: monitoring vitals, checking blood sugars, helping with daily patient needs, etc. Time here has equipped me with insight into hospital dynamics and the team driven approach to medicine along with inspiring me to do more. Assisted nurses to enhance patient-centered care. Tasks included: monitoring vitals, checking blood sugars, helping with daily patient needs, etc. Time here has equipped me with insight into hospital dynamics and the team driven approach to medicine along with inspiring me to do more.



RECOVER HEALTH OF IOWA, INC.

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Home Health Aide

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

  Carried out personal care services to clients in their home. Tasks ranged from assisting clients with their hygiene, rehabilitation exercises, and other nurse aid skills to support their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Working with the elderly taught me invaluable life lessons, what goes into their care, and the complexities of aging Carried out personal care services to clients in their home. Tasks ranged from assisting clients with their hygiene, rehabilitation exercises, and other nurse aid skills to support their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Working with the elderly taught me invaluable life lessons, what goes into their care, and the complexities of aging



Youth Standing Strong

• Ames, Iowa, United States

• Emergency Services Specialist

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Mentored, supported, tutored, and provided resources to adolescents (aged 12-18) with distinct backgrounds (runaways, victims of abuse, behavioral problems, etc.). My key responsibilities included spending time with the kids, being a positive role model, passing medication, and assisting them in all facets of life. Experience with vulnerable youth has reminded me to never judge a book by its cover and always empathize. Mentored, supported, tutored, and provided resources to adolescents (aged 12-18) with distinct backgrounds (runaways, victims of abuse, behavioral problems, etc.). My key responsibilities included spending time with the kids, being a positive role model, passing medication, and assisting them in all facets of life. Experience with vulnerable youth has reminded me to never judge a book by its cover and always empathize.



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tutor

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Facilitated an active learning environment in courses such as Organic Chemistry I and II, Physics, and Spanish. Responsibilities included: planning lessons, adapting these lessons to the learning strategies of the tutees, and ensuring tutees received the necessary assistance to develop a more profound understanding of their respective subject Facilitated an active learning environment in courses such as Organic Chemistry I and II, Physics, and Spanish. Responsibilities included: planning lessons, adapting these lessons to the learning strategies of the tutees, and ensuring tutees received the necessary assistance to develop a more profound understanding of their respective subject



Optimae LifeServices, Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Advanced Professional Support

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

  Supported and motivated people with behavioral health problems (psychotic disorders, PTSD, etc.) in a group home. Responsibilities included helping the residents with their personal goals, documenting behavior, passing medication, etc., to improve their mental status and overall well-being. Experience here has diversified my patient interactions and enhanced my ability to remain empathetic, calm, and continuously supportive. Supported and motivated people with behavioral health problems (psychotic disorders, PTSD, etc.) in a group home. Responsibilities included helping the residents with their personal goals, documenting behavior, passing medication, etc., to improve their mental status and overall well-being. Experience here has diversified my patient interactions and enhanced my ability to remain empathetic, calm, and continuously supportive.