NORRIS AKPAN
EXPERIENCE
July 2017 – August 2018
Graduate Physiology Lab Worker
Used computer coding to design different calcium channel blockers and explore drug binding affinity at Tulane University
Medical Scribe
Scribe America, Peoria, IL
Charted clinical findings and recorded more than 2000 patient's medical history of present illnesses, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
Over 2,245 hours of experience with EMR
Assisted during medical procedures executed by the emergency provider
Managed sensitive and confidential materials such as patient health records
August 2016 – May 2017
Tutor and Academic Coach
Center for Learning Support Services
Worked as a tutor to 40+ undergraduate students for 8 different university chemistry, biology and math courses
August 2016 – May 2017
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Assisted a neuroscience professor in conducting traumatic brain injury experiments with immunohistochemistry techniques—experience with tissue mounting, staining, and freezing.
Designed and transcribed data and video recordings
Presented research findings at 3 conferences and symposiums
EDUCATION
August 2018-May 2019
August 2013 – May 2017
Masters of Science, Physiology
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans Louisiana, 3.9 GPA
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Minor in Chemistry, 3.1 GPA
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
October 2018-May 2019
December 2018-Present
February 2019-Present
May 2015 – May 2016
Tutor
Tutored undergraduate students at numerous schools in the New Orleans area in English and Grammar
Habitat for Humanity, New Orleans
Tulane Hospital Volunteer
Executive Treasurer
African Student Council
Responsible for all monetary funds and business transactions associated with the organization
Promote programs aimed at enhancing social and cultural understanding among students
Assist newly arrived students to become acclimatized to United States.
Jan. 2014 – Jan. 2016
Shelter Volunteer
The Women’s Center, Inc.
Received 40+ hours of training related to Illinois sexual assault laws, judicial system, and medical procedures
Advocate for sexual assault victims while at the hospital and answer inbound suicide hotline calls
Personal Data
Phone
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Key Skills
Computer Coding
Teaching and Academic Coaching
Medical Scribing in ER and Urgent Care
Treasury and Customer Service
Data Analysis
Research
Laboratory techniques
– solubility tests, tissue staining, mounting, and preserving, acid/base titration, immunohistochemistry, and compound synthesis
Awards and Scholarships
Ronald E. McNair Scholar, 2014-2017
University Excellence Scholarship, 2013-2017
Biological Sciences Scholarship, 2014
1st Place Presentation for 2016 McNair Scholars Summer Research Symposium
National Society of Leadership and Success, 2014-2016