The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio August **14 - December 2017

B.S. Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Patient Care Associate - Neurotrauma Medical Surgical Unit January 2018 - May 2020 The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Brain and Spine Hospital Columbus, Ohio

- Performed venipuncture and assisted with intravenous access

- Recorded intake and outputs and completed documentation in Epic healthcare software

- Obtained vitals and performed glucose checks

- Coordinated patient transfers and discharges

- Facilitated communication with nurses, physicians and physician assistants Home Health Aid July 2017 - December 2019

A Steady Hand Columbus, Ohio

- Obtained patients’s vital signs and administered medications

- Maintained patient safety by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and federal, state and local requirements

- Assisted patient with activities of daily living such as dressing and grooming

- Recorded patient information by making entries in patient journal and notified supervisor of any changes or unusual conditions

- Arranged doctors appointments and established transportation for patient Student Research Assistant December 2016 - December 2017 The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Neurological Institute Columbus, Ohio

- Performed assessments and obtained consent pre- and post-operation on patients undergoing elective brain surgery procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and High Intensity Frequency Ultrasound (HIFU)

- Assisted in building a database of surgical details and outcomes for DBS patients

- Reviewed the match between neuroimaging and surgical trajectory, documenting the resulting side effects and symptom reduction

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EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

- Organized execution of summits and conferences, such as the Global Brain Health and Performance Summit

- Administered a study investigating interception in a virtual reality environment under supervision of neurosurgeon and recorded data

Student Assistant September 2016 - December 2016

The Office of Responsible Biomedical Research Practices - Columbus Ohio

- Aided in the electronic consolidation of 500 biomedical research files

- Performed administrative support tasks, including updating and sorting files, drafting and proofreading documents

- Coordinated with other departments to ensure compliance with established policies

- Utilized Microsoft Excel to maintain and create spreadsheets Investigating Multisensory Integration in Cortical Structures The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Columbus, Ohio

[Department of Neurological Surgery]

- Studied and analyzed neuronal activity in specific cortical areas and recorded patient outcomes and side effects

- Consolidated and maintained patient records and surgical data entry

- Administered virtual reality environments for patients during deep brain stimulation and measured outcomes

- Merged patient’s pre-op MRIs and CTs with imaging post-op and measured surgical trajectory and accuracy

Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Columbus, Ohio

[Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation]

- Conducted telephone interviews for the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Ohio with traumatic brain injury patients

- Measured correlation of substance abuse and severity of traumatic brain injuries and recorded correlational data points

- Recruited patients who qualified for the Ohio State Traumatic Brain Injury Study after in- patient stays at local trauma facilities

- Researched the benefit of a coordinated system of neurotrauma and rehabilitation care simultaneously

- Oversaw the accurate completion of paperwork and research consent forms RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Columbus, Ohio

[Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation]

- Recorded patient outcomes post spinal cord injury and tracked progress

- Measured correlation of substance abuse and severity of spinal cord injuries and recorded data

- Recruited patients who qualified for the Ohio State Spinal Cord Injury Study after in-patient stays at local trauma facilities

- Developed and implemented quality control procedures for research methodology

- Demonstrated use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment post spinal cord injury including transfer boards and intermittent catheter systems

- 2017 - Present: CPR & First Aid Certification

- 2017 - Present: Basic Life Support Certification

- 2018 - Present: Collaborative Institutional Training Initative (CITI) Certificate

- Member and Service Chair on Executive Board, Alpha Phi Omega Co-Ed Service Fraternity

- Member, Pre-Health Students for Change

- Member and Organizer, Project Hope

- Member, Brain and Spine Hospital Quality and Education Committee

- Member, Brain and Spine Hospital Unit Leadership Committee

- Preceptor, Brain and Spine Hospital

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