Community Healthcare Worker at INOVA Schar Cancer & Prevention Clinic (2025-09 – Present)
- Collaborated closely with my team to plan a health fair that served 1,200 participants, delivering free screenings (100 skin checks, 86 PSA tests, 35 mammograms, 29 FIT kits, 27 Cologuards) and supported research team with patient engagement for a multi-cancer screening study; coordinated 40 partner organizations and facilitated prevention education, family activities, and resource access.
- Support mobile breast and cervical cancer screening programs by assisting patients with care coordination, scheduling, and access to financial assistance resources.
- Coordinate with the research team to support recruitment and participation in community-based studies, including the CSRN study and efforts to create a more comprehensive redcap survey for both teams.
Medical Assistant at INOVA Schar Cancer & Prevention Clinic (2024-10 – 2025-03)
- Assisted physicians and clinical staff with patient care in a Cancer Prevention and GYN-Oncology clinic, supporting both in-clinic visits and mobile screening services.
- Performed clinical tasks including phlebotomy, patient intake, and vital sign collection while preparing patients for procedures.
Clinical Technician at INOVA Womens Med Surg Unit (2024-01 – 2024-10)
- Provided direct patient care, including assisting with hygiene, mobility, and activities of daily living in a fast-paced, high-patient volume unit.
- Performed IV insertions, blood draws, vital sign monitoring, and Spanish interpretation to support effective communication between patients and care team as a whole.
- Floated to multiple units to assist care teams with patient support and unit secretary duties.
Research+Medical Assistant at Culmore Clinic (2023-06 – 2023-08)
- Supported a community outreach clinical study on Chagas disease by administering rapid fingerstick antibody tests and assisting with participant screening.
- Educated patients from underserved populations about testing and study participation.
- Assisted with patient intake, recorded vital signs, and provided English translation to facilitate communication between patients and clinical staff.
Research Assistant at Marymount University (2021-08 – 2023-05)
- Collected and processed soil samples from multiple sites across Northern Virginia to investigate potential antibiotic-producing microorganisms.
- Cultured microbial colonies and screened them against various bacterial strains to evaluate antimicrobial activity while applying lab techniques such as pipetting, sterile handling, and basic cell culture methods.
- Maintained lab cleanliness and equipment organization, recorded experimental data, and mentored students by providing guidance on laboratory procedures and protocols.
Research Assistant at Emerson Research Clinic (2022-09 – 2023-05)
- Assisted research coordinators with administrative tasks, including organizing study documentation and maintaining accurate records in the clinic's online research database.
- Provided Spanish–English consecutive interpretation for patients to facilitate communication during research visits.
Student Facilitator, UndocuAlly Trainings at United We Dream (2021-09 – 2023-05)
- Created UndocuAlly workshops for students, faculty, and staff to increase awareness of challenges facing undocumented students and promote allyship on campus and off.
- Spoke at press conferences and public events to share personal experiences and advocate for immigrant rights, helping raise awareness of policies affecting undocumented communities.
