Experience

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• American Medical Women's Association

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  I attended an 8-hour SUSTAIN (Stand Up to Sex Trafficking: Awareness, Implementation and Networking) training, which provided education on how to recognize sex trafficking within the health care system and how to provide resources and aid to patients who are going through sex trafficking. I volunteered monthly with the women of Dove Recovery House for addictions by participating in arts and crafts activities to help the women practice self-care, coping, and the development of sober passions while gaining insight into the health care needs of this population of future patients. Show less

• Medical Humanities Club Vice-President

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  I hosted the Medical Humanities Club’s annual art show in the spring of 2020, which featured artwork, woodwork, and music from the students of Marian College of Osteopathic Medicine. I helped to establish Marian’s first book club, which met several times a semester. As an active member of the book club, I facilitated conversation at each meeting. Some of the books that I read for this club include Where the Crawdads Sing, Welcome to the Monkey House, The Thing Around Your Neck, Interpreter of Maladies, and Strange Pilgrims. Show less

• Mentor Club Mentor

  • Oct 2018 - May 2020

  I guided four college undergraduate students on the process of applying to medical school. I counseled two first year medical students on studying methods, self-care strategies, and finding resilience in medical school.

• Meaningful Medicine Elective

  • Aug 2018 - May 2020

  I attended a monthly speaker series focused on the humanistic side of medical care. I participated in monthly discussions on humanism and compassion with my mentors, Dr. Emily Young (2018-2019) and Dr. Amber Hunt (2019-2020).I attended both an Alcoholics Anonymous and an Al-Anon meeting in order to learn about the struggles that patients with alcoholism or addictions and their families go through. I attended an Indiana University Health Ethics Committee meeting in order to learn about the process of thinking through ethical dilemmas within hospital settings. I engaged in an interactive lecture on domestic and sexual violence within Latino communities, with a focus on how physicians can provide support for survivors of abuse within these communities Show less

• Psychiatry Student Interest Group Secretary

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  I worked with the Psychiatry Student Interest Group executive board to tutor elementary students after school at Clarence Farrington Elementary. I participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention walk with the Marian Psychiatry Student Interest Group and the IU School of Medicine Psychiatry Student Interest Group. I attended a Primary Care Psychiatry Foundation conference on High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders with a focus on educating providers on how to provide specialized care to patients on the spectrum. Show less

• Anatomy Lab Prosector

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  I prosected for the Marian anatomy lab, which included dissections of the donor’s thorax, abdomen, pelvis, shoulders, thighs, and cranial nerves.

• Research Assistant in MU-COM 3D Visualization lab

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  I learned to visualize 2D patient diagnostic images (i.e. CT, MRI, X-ray) as 3D images. I utilized imaging software to visualize specific anatomical areas, such as the pelvis and perineum, which can be applied to patient education, medical student education, and physician education. I applied 3D imaging to individual patient data sets, which can be employed as an alternative diagnostic method to 2D patient diagnostic images.

• Course Liaison

  • Mar 2019 - May 2019

  I served as the course liaison for Marian College of Osteopathic Medicine's neurology course. I listened to the concerns of students regarding the course and advocated for changes that they wanted to make in the course, such as receiving access to more formative quizzes. I served as a filter between the course director and the student population, answering student questions when possible and referring them to the course director when needed.



Near West Outreach Clinic (NWOC)

• Volunteer at Near West Outreach Clinic

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  I serve as a patient care team lead at the Near West Outreach Clinic, which is a free clinic that serves the Indianapolis community. At this clinic, I collect patient vitals (e.g. blood pressure, weight, height, temperature, etc.), gather patient histories, perform physical exams, and then come up with an assessment and plan with the supervision of an attending. The treatment plans includes medications education, medications, referrals to other physicians, and lifestyle modifications. I communicate with Spanish interpreters when presented with Spanish-speaking patients. Show less



Camp Neuro

• United States
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Counselor at Camp Neuro

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

  I hosted Camp Neuro at Marian College of Osteopathic Medicine; Camp Neuro is a week-long camp for high-school aged students to come to medical school to learn all about the brain. I created and executed a week-long itinerary to educate 21 high school students about the medical field and neuroscience. The itinerary included a brain dissection, a lesson on suturing, lectures on bran anatomy and physiology, clinician lectures on various medical topics (i.e. neurology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, neuroimaging), a lecture on different careers in health care, etc. I educated and assisted the high school students in performing scientific research projects on neuroscience topics that interest each student, allowing each high school student to pursue his or her own passion within the field. I served as the main point of contact for Camp Neuro’s national chapter, the high school students, and the students’ parents. Show less



Centerstone

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Care Coordinator

  • Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  I served as the care coordinator for the ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) team, overseeing the individualized treatment plan of each client. I ensured that each of my clients maintained medical insurance and other benefits, and I assisted my clients in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and community resources.

• Behavioral Rehabilitation Specialist

  • Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  I worked individually with each of my clients to help them implement their treatment plan goals into their every day lives. This included teaching my clients life skills, such as medication management, money management, cooking, organization, cleaning, etc., ensuring that my clients had access to housing, transportation, and other needs, educating my clients about their mental illnesses, and coaching my clients to identify recreational and leisure activities.



Indiana University Bloomington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Indiana University Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Tutor

  • Feb 2017 - May 2017

  I engaged with individual students in order to help students recognize their academic strengths and weaknesses. From here, I helped students create unique study plans to tackle specific goals that each student set for the semester. I then worked with the students to meet these goals by doing various review activities and by monitoring student progress outside of the tutoring sessions.

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Psychology

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  I hosted review sessions to go over course material, allowing students to guide the focus of the review sessions depending on their individual areas of difficulty. I collaborated with course instructor to grade student assignments and exams. I received training on the Family Rights and Privacy Act and certification in handling sexual misconduct.

• Phi Delta Epsilon - Pre-Medical Fraternity

  • Sep 2014 - May 2017

  I networked with peers who hold the same career interests in order to further augment my goals. I worked together with my chapter to raise finances and awareness for Riley Children’s Hospital, which pertains to my future career goals. I also took part in the social committee and the fundraising committee.



American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  I co-founded the first all women’s pre-health organization at Indiana University, which now consists of 150 members. Our aims are professional, academic, social, volunteering, and fundraising. As the vice president, my duties are to oversee each of our committee chairs and to aid in planning health-related events. I co-founded the first all women’s pre-health organization at Indiana University, which now consists of 150 members. Our aims are professional, academic, social, volunteering, and fundraising. As the vice president, my duties are to oversee each of our committee chairs and to aid in planning health-related events.



Middle Way House Inc

• Crisis Intervention Intern

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

  I provided weekly support on the 24-hour crisis line, which serves individuals undergoing domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. I served as an on-scene advocate to provide resources for individuals in crisis at the hospital, police station, or clerk’s office. I helped to engage the local community in the conversation surrounding domestic violence by doing regular outreach events at Indiana University and community centers. I aided in planning events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which included a panel and a trivia night. Show less



Computational Cognition and Learning Laboratory

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • May 2015 - Dec 2016

  I collaborated with peers to present on research findings from literature on child development and child learning. I employed ployed preexisting in-lab research methods to run experiments that look at parent-infant interactions. I utilized in-lab software to code for subject data, and then in turn, looked over past data coding in order to create high reliability among data coders I collaborated with peers to present on research findings from literature on child development and child learning. I employed ployed preexisting in-lab research methods to run experiments that look at parent-infant interactions. I utilized in-lab software to code for subject data, and then in turn, looked over past data coding in order to create high reliability among data coders



Alpha Sigma Alpha - Epsilon Phi

• Philippines
• Non-profit Organizations

• Vice President of Programming and Ritual

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  I created programming events that corresponded with our four-fold aims: physical, spiritual, academic, and social. I supervised the academic, social, and service and charitable giving committees in addition to the Standard’s board. I received training in sexual assault prevention and intervention in order to serve as the crisis intervention specialist.

• Service and Charitable Giving Chairman

  • May 2014 - Nov 2014

  I organized philanthropic events for my chapter, including the Polar Plunge, which raised $11,000 for Special Olympics. I arranged paired community service events with other organizations on campus in order to establish networking opportunities. I coordinated community outreach programs amidst my chapter, allowing for each member to select the program that invoked the most interest within herself



St. Gabriel Catholic Church

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Ministry Assistant Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2013

  I counseled students through personal issues when in need. I instructed a class of 7th and 8th grade students in religious studies in order to provide them with the skill sets to analyze their individual selves and to grasp what a life of spirituality includes I counseled students through personal issues when in need. I instructed a class of 7th and 8th grade students in religious studies in order to provide them with the skill sets to analyze their individual selves and to grasp what a life of spirituality includes



Fayette Regional Health System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Job Shadow Program - Surgical Care and Pediatrics

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  I observed the proper patient-physician interaction during individual check ups. I designed methods for calming, entertaining, and communicating with children in a hospital setting. I observed the operations of the Pediatric and Surgical Care departments in order to develop a greater understanding of the tasks and intricacies required of health care providers. I collaborated with professionals of other departments in order to schedule and coordinate patient procedures I observed the proper patient-physician interaction during individual check ups. I designed methods for calming, entertaining, and communicating with children in a hospital setting. I observed the operations of the Pediatric and Surgical Care departments in order to develop a greater understanding of the tasks and intricacies required of health care providers. I collaborated with professionals of other departments in order to schedule and coordinate patient procedures