Medical Researcher

Nicholas L. Shaughnessy

C: 612-***-**** • *******************@*****.***

**** ****** **., ***. ***, Denver, CO, 80205

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin Madison Madison, WI Cumulative GPA: 3.2/4.0 Sept. 2013-May 2017

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

B.S. Biology – (Neurobiology focus), Environmental Studies Certificate

Universidad de San Francisco de Quito Quito, Ecuador Jan. 2016-May 2016 Develop team-based research projects in Andean highlands, Amazon rainforest, and Galápagos marine systems

Learn biological and ecological principles in both marine and terrestrial ecosystems in Spanish-speaking Ecuador

NOLS Lander, WY: Wilderness EMT Certification

Relevant Certifications: EMT-Basic, Wilderness First Responder, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR

EXPERIENCE

Denver Research Inst. – RMR VA - MIRECC Aurora, CO; Clinical Research Coord. Oct. 2018-Present

• Coordinate with Dr. Jennifer Olson-Madden and research staff in conducting a multi-site randomized control trial of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention for suicide prevention with Veterans

• Conduct follow-up interviews with Veterans, including administration of Columbia suicide risk-assessment

• Lead data collection, entry, and analysis utilizing REDCap and Microsoft office suite platforms across sites

• Oversee research project analyzing correlational data on sleep, substance use and suicidality in Veterans

UW School of Medicine and Public Health - Pediatrics Madison, WI; Research Assistant Jan. 2018-Aug. 2018

• Work in coordination with Dr. Jess Babal in curriculum preparation, administration, and data analysis roles to research the impact of resiliency skills training on the incidence of burnout in M1 students at UWSMPH

• Lead data collection and analysis utilizing Excel, Qualtrics surveys, and Microsoft Office platforms

• Orchestrate survey preparation, participant registration, and financial budgeting within research grant timeline

UnityPoint Health Meriter Laboratory Madison, WI; Phlebotomist Feb. 2018- Aug. 2018

• Perform venipuncture, blood culture, finger stick, newborn screen and line draw collection procedures in coordination with doctors and nurses orders, facilitating distribution to the laboratory for bloodwork testing

• Routinely conduct safe and efficient patient care practices to minimize specimen contamination and rejection

Cambridge Area Emergency Medical Services Cambridge, WI; EMT-B Nov. 2017-Febr. 2018

• Operate Advanced Level Life Support ambulances, responding to 911 emergency calls for the village of Cambridge and surrounding highway system as a EMT-B in training

• Stay up to date on current state Emergency Medical protocols through continued training and education

Forequarter Restaurant Madison, WI; Server July 2017-Feb. 2018

• Provide an exceptional dining experience to restaurant guest in a professional manner, facilitating patron’s culinary understanding and selection at a James Beard nominee for Best Chef restaurant.

• Understand and convey knowledge of the constantly changing locally-source dishes, house-made craft cocktails, and an international wine/beer lists to patrons to allow for an extraordinary culinary experience.

Environmental Resources Management Bogotá, Colombia; Impact Assessment Intern June 2016-Aug. 2016

• Worked in team-based setting to create environmental impact assessment reports for multinational fortune 500 companies in projects throughout the Latin American and Caribbean region

• Created environmental impact assessment report for $350 billion market capitalization multinational oil & gas corporation over month-long project to assess the impact of demolition projects in western Bogotá

• Led Spanish to English translation work streams for report deliverables and client presentations

Maganti Neurology Research Lab Madison, WI; Undergraduate Research Assistant June 2015-Dec 2015

• Analyze 24-hour recordings of research data using Sirenia Software to present to principal investigator for further meta-analysis of lab data. These subsequent findings were then published in a peer-reviewed journal

• Process electroencephalogram data using Sirenia Software into distinct categories of neural activity to assess impact of light and dark cycles on incidence of seizure in mutant vs. wild-type mouse population

• Responsible for lab maintenance including lab-bench upkeep; attend discussions on research progress

SHADOWING EXPERIENCE

Dr. Phil Engen, M.D. (Anesthesiology/Interventional Pain Mgmt.) Wheat Ridge, CO; Shadow Sept. 2018 (8 hrs.)

• Observed Dr. Engen meet patients in clinic to discuss new and ongoing pain management issues

• Witnessed in-clinic interventional procedure for bulging disc pain in new geriatric patient

• Watched inguinal hernia operation while shadowing another surgeon, device rep., and anesthesiologist

Hemwall Hackett Patterson Foundation –Medical Brigade Honduras; Interpreter/Shadow March 2018 (35 hrs.)

• Operate a free ear, nose and throat clinic at the Vicente D’Antoni Hospital for residents of La Ceiba and the surrounding area with our team of U.S.-based and local otolaryngologists, audiologists, nurses, and volunteers

• Facilitate Spanish translation for various otolaryngological medical procedures in clinic and operating room

• Shadowed Dr. Bingcang (Laryngologist), McDonald (ENT), and Dr. Chaiet (ENT/Facial Plastics) during multiple pre-operative consultations and operations; also shadowed anesthesiologists during operations

Dr. Michael McDonald, M.D. (Otolaryngology) Monona, WI; Shadow Jan.-Mar. 2018 (15 hrs.)

• Observed Dr. McDonald in clinic meet with patients to discuss new and ongoing ENT medical issues

• Witnessed in-clinic procedures including post-op sinus suture removal, sinus/ear cleaning, pre-op sinus assessment, audiological testing, and allergy consultations

Dr. Samuel O. Poore, M.D. (Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery) Madison, WI; Shadow Oct.-Dec. 2017 (25 hrs.)

• Shadowed an average of 20 patients per half-day shadowing Dr. Poore while conducting check-ups, consults, basic procedures, and post-operation follow-ups at the Plastic Surgery/Breast Cancer/Hand Surgery Clinic

• Witnessed the regular appointment types under a surgeon specializing in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, including draining tube removal and nipple-reconstruction consults

Dr. Maryl R. Johnson, M.D. (Cardiology) Madison, WI; Shadow July. 2017 (5 hrs.)

• Observed numerous appointments with patients, discussing issues, medications, check-ups, development

• Introduced to cardiac imaging and reading echocardiograms; subsequent dictation and documentation

Dr. Dina Blumenfield, D.O. (Family Medicine) St. Louis Park, MN; Shadow Aug. 2016-July. 2017 (12 hrs.)

• Observed various appointments with patients, discussing issues, medications, check-ups, development

• Gained experience observing medical record documentation using Epic Systems EMR

PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH WORK

• Poster abstract submission: (Co)Authors: Nicholas Shaughnessy, Amanda M. Price, M.S., Suzanne Thomas, M.A., Karson A. Stevenson, B.A., Mark A. Ilgen, Ph.D, Jennifer H. Olson-Madden, Ph.D (2019).

The Relationship Between Alcohol Use, Suicidal Ideation, And Sleep Problems Among Veterans Actively Engaged In Substance Abuse Treatment Programming. Military Health System Research Symposium, 2019.

• Thao, A., Shaughnessy, N., Ramesh, S., & Thompsen, T. (2017). Stress response to Stroop color test following a meditative practice, measured with Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and Respiratory Rates. Journal of Advanced Student Sciences, Spring 2017 (1) Retrieved from http://jass.neuro.wisc.edu/index.asp

ACTIVITIES

SSM Health - St. Mary’s Hospital Madison; Emergency Dept. Volunteer Aug. 2017-March 2018

• Contribute to the exceptional patient care experience within the Hospital’s Emergency department providing patients, and family members with accurate information and support during their hospital stay

• Assist healthcare practitioners and employees in maintaining clean, stocked and prepared patient rooms

Community Health Volunteers of Madison Madison; Volunteer Educator Sep. 2016-May 2017

• Lead 1.5 hour, weekly, STEM educational classes for groups of 15 students at the Boys and Girls Club

Support Advocacy and Awareness of Neurodegenerative Diseases Madison; Director Sep. 2015-May 2017

• Lead executive board committee responsible for on-campus fundraising; organize and execute 3 annual events

• Plan and orchestrate campus engagement events including monthly member meetings, volunteer opportunities and informational sessions on emerging UW Neuro-research and related scientific information

Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Madison; Brotherhood Chair Sep 2015-May 2017

• Coordinate philanthropy events during the school year; raised $3,000+ for the Boys and Girls club of Madison through annual the theatrical production Humorology

• Create and facilitate bi-weekly chapter events to promote greek-life cooperation and networking

Middle School Science Symposium Madison, Mentor Oct 2014-May 2015

• Mentor three students at Sherman Middle School for 2-hour weekly sessions to develop and guide science projects in preparation for their presentation at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery’ science symposium in May

SKILLS & INTERESTS

• Spanish Proficient, Epic Systems, Sunquest Systems, Q-GIS, Sirenia Software, Wordpress, MS Office Suite

• Mindfulness exercises, The Economist, Badger Football, Rock-climbing, Half-Marathons, Snowboarding

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