Emergency Department Patient Care Technician

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C O N T A C T M E A T

ISAIAH LEWIS

Concentration: Pre-med (pursuing psychiatry)

Minor: Chemistry

Total Earned Credit Hours: 109

GPA: 3.74

Provided direct care patients based on medical orders from a licensed practitioner and/or RN. Proficient in collecting vital signs, blood draws, IV insertion and EKG's. Proficient in performing simple medical exams, COVID tests, and pregnancy tests. Provided 1:1 Care to patients that were severely mentally ill and/or suicidal. Provided 1:1 Care to child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients treated for cardiovascular, transplant, medical, surgical, neurological, psychiatric, and rehabilitation conditions who required close observation. Provided counseling through active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning to people in crisis. Helped individuals resolve conflicts regarding suicidal ideation, domestic violence, sexual harassment, familial conflict, and mental illness.

NIH funded behavioral research training.

Presented at the VCU Guided Research and Applied Training Program Poster Symposium. Investigated the pharmacogenetic relationship between ethnicity and nicotine dependence. Enhanced each resident’s experience through conflict management, role modeling, and positive contributions to the residential community.

Presumed the role as a role model for middle school students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds. Assisted mentees with classwork and homework.

Advised mentees regarding career aspirations, personal conflicts, relationships, and school conduct. Presumed the role as a leader for first-year students at Virginia Commonwealth University. Communicated with mentees on a regular basis to discuss career aspirations, academic goals, and personal conflicts. Assisted mentees in overcoming interpersonal issues regarding mental health. EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA

BS in Psychology, Aug 2018 - May 2022

Osbourn Park High School, Manassas VA

Advanced Studies Diploma, Biotechnology Program

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

VCU Health System, Emergency Department Patient Care Technician 01/2022 - 05/2022

VCU Health System, Mental Health Assistant

05/2021 - 01/2022

Crisis Text Line, Counselor

04/2020 - 04/2021

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

VCU Guided Research and Applied Training Program, Undergraduate Research Fellow 05/2020 - 07/2020

SUPERVISORY & MENTORING EXPERIENCE

VCU Residential Life and Housing, Resident Advisor 05/2021 - 05/2022

Binford Middle School, Mentor

08/2018 - 05/2022

Developing Men of Color, Mentor

09/2020 - 05/2022

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Received academic enrichment in Organic Chemistry and Physics. Received enrichment in Healthcare Ethics and Disparities, Health Policy, inter-professional collaboration and, patient- provider communication through daily lectures and seminars. Facilitated a panel discussion to first semester freshman in which I discussed school, career, and life advice. Mentored and maintained relationships with first year college students who are interested in pursuing careers in psychology and medicine.

This club has been instrumental in providing me with a strong network, professional development, and mentorship. Attended seminars and workshops regarding professional development and opportunities of interest for pre-medical students.

Hosted guest speakers who are current medical students, physicians, and faculty members from several universities. This club has been instrumental in providing me with academic coaching, career planning, and mentorship. ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

Summer Health Professions Education Program at Howard University, Student Participant 06/2019- 07/2019

National Registry of EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Virginia Department of Health EMT – Emergency Medical Technician PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

VCU Developing Men of Color

09/2018 - Present

VCU Black Men in Medicine

09/2018 - Present

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