EXPERIENCE

EMPLOYMENT

EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant III

Research Flow Cytometry Core, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Start-up and operate cell sorters for clients.
Organize meetings, schedule sorts, and provide insight to clients regarding sort optimization.
Train clients on proper independent sorting protocols.
Present sort data to my colleagues for constructive feedback and problem solving.

Fundamentals of Research Lab, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Midwestern University

Laboratory Research Assistant

Prepare the laboratory with all required equipment and reagents for experiments.
Demonstrate good lab practices while facilitating individualized procedural instruction for students.
Answer questions and assist with analysis of experimental results.

Biology Laboratory Assistant

Introduction to Biology Lab, Biology Dept., Heidelberg University

EXPERIENCE

OrthoNeuro, New Albany, OH

Undergraduate Student Intern

Shadowed Mark E. Gittins, D.O. & Jeff E. Gittins, D.O. in orthopedic surgeries.
Expanded knowledge on orthopedic shoulders, hip, & knee arthroscopy, and hip & knee arthroplasty surgical techniques.
Acquired new knowledge regarding inspection of x-rays, MRIs, and point-of-care ultrasound.
Discussed diagnosis and treatment plans with the physicians, and rounded on post-op patients.
Attended CME event, "Orthopedics for the Primary Care Physician, New Technology for Knees and Hips".

EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Student

Rapidcare, Coshocton, OH

Gained a greater understanding of the urgent care setting and atmosphere.
Introduced to the most common patient presentations and patient requests.
Observed a rapid stress test, auscultated wheezing breath sounds, observed mass excision for biopsy testing.
Learned some of the stipulations required by insurance companies for coverage of specific tests, and the function of the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS).

High School Student

Southeast Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge, OH

Shadowed Michael D. Sarap, M.D. in his General Surgery practice, and Clifford B. Maximo, M.D. in his Urology practice.
Observed a laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis, flexible upper GI endoscopies, colonoscopies, skin cancer removal, and numerous kidney and gall stone removals.
Rounded on pre- and post-op patients.
Discussed at length treatment options for a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient and post-op bowel obstructive patient with lymphoma.