Nursing Assistant Patient Care

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Education

University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA

Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience, Minor in Government. GPA 3.816 May 2023

Dean’s List

Clinical Experience

University of Virginia Medical Center Charlottesville, VA

Certified Nursing Assistant February 2022 – January 2023

Provided compassionate direct patient care, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Monitored and recorded vital signs accurately, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate, while maintaining meticulous documentation.

Collaborated with the healthcare team to execute care plans, supporting patients' recovery, and meeting their individualized needs.

Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation Center Charlottesville, VA

Certified Nursing Assistant August 2021 – December 2021

Provided compassionate care and support to senior residents, promoting their comfort and maintaining their dignity throughout daily activities.

Assisted elderly residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, ensuring their well-being and independence.

Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater Chesapeake, VA

Medical Assistant May 2021 – August 2021

Assisted gastroenterologists in providing patient care, including taking vital signs, recording medical history, and preparing patients for procedures and examinations.

Provided comprehensive instructions to patients prior to colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures, delivering detailed information on medications to ensure their readiness and comprehension.

Managed patient schedules, including appointment scheduling for procedures and follow-up appointments, optimizing the efficiency of the practice.

Leadership Activities

Volunteers with International Students, Staff, & Scholars

Workplace ESLA Program Coordinator August 2021 – April 2023

Facilitated effective language acquisition and literacy improvement by pairing volunteers and learners for individualized English learning sessions, developing materials, and ensuring a learner-focused experience tailored to their needs.

Contribute to the integration and empowerment of refugees and immigrants in Charlottesville by providing supervision and training to volunteers, enabling them to deliver personalized instruction within a group setting, and assisting learners in improving their English and literacy skills.

Troubleshooted issues and coordinated with volunteers, providing ongoing support and guidance throughout the English learning process.

Organization of Young Filipino Americans

Treasurer April 2022 – April 2023

Managed financial operations by maintaining meticulous records, delivering concise reports to the Executive Board, and conducting strategic budget reviews for optimization and compliance to the Executive Council.

Efficiently oversaw payment administration and reimbursement processes, implementing strict approvals processes, and maintaining accurate financial documentation.

Launched and organized financial literacy nights targeting our organization’s members, delivering valuable topics and insights to enhance their financial knowledge, and provided personalized tax assistance to ensure the accurate completion of their tax returns.

UVA Student Council

Academic Affairs Committee Member September 2020 – March 2023

Collaborated with University Deans to support the improvement of first year advising at UVA and actively contributed to the diverse faculty hiring initiative, with the goal of promoting inclusivity and enhancing the academic environment.

Served as a committee member for the University Seminar Advisory Committee, collaborating with faculty representatives and key stakeholders to review University Seminar course proposals, recommend program focus areas, and assess pilot changes to the University Seminar model.

Volunteering Experience

Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope Charlottesville, VA

Volunteer, Program Director (Jan 2021- April 2021) September 2020 – April 2023

Provided free tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income community members in Charlottesville as a volunteer ensuring accurate and compliant tax filings and supporting financial well-being within the community.

As Program Director, ensured the smooth operation of the tax preparation site, oversaw client interactions and conducted quality reviews of tax return filed to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

UVA Biology Department Charlottesville, VA

Peer Teacher January 2021 – May 2021

Provided essential support to the Teaching Assistant during lab activities by answering questions, offering encouragement, and fostering a welcoming and engaging environment.

Collaborating closely with a Teaching Assistant to prepare and facilitate lab activities, ensuring a successful learning experience for students.

Albemarle High School Charlottesville, VA

Geometry Tutor February 2021 – May 2021

Supported students remotely with classwork, leveraging online platforms to deliver effective instruction and clarify geometry concepts.

Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate individual student needs, promoting a positive and conducive learning experience despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Research Experience

The Connelly Lab (Department of Psychology) Charlottesville, VA

Student Researcher August 2020 – May 2023

Conducted comprehensive literature reviews and gathered relevant research materials for the Partners Now Parents Study, focusing on supporting couples transitioning to parenthood for the first time.

Developed pre- and post-study surveys to assess the effectiveness of teletherapy interventions in fostering sustained romantic satisfaction and reducing stress and depressive symptoms.

Contributed to DNA methylation analysis by conducting sample preparation, bisulfite conversion, and PCR techniques, and performed data analysis to interpret experimental results.

Awarded the Harrison Undergraduate Research Award for the project titled “Addressing stressors associated with the transition to parenthood: Examining a teletherapy intervention for new parents”

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