Emergency Department Technician/Patient Care Technician - Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire, WI
(2023-05 - 2024-05)
- Facilitated patient care at the top trauma center in the Northwest Wisconsin region
- Performed ECGs, responded to STEMIs, and reported abnormal cardiac telemetry findings to the team
- Responded to code blues, medical resuscitations, and emergency response team calls across the Mayo campus
- Inserted and removed intravenous devices on patients
- Documented in real-time using Epic electronic medical records
- Assisted in procedures such as abscess drainages, laceration repairs, and splinting
Emergency Department Technician/Health Unit Coordinator - Marshfield Clinic Health System - Eau Claire, WI
(2022-01 - 2023-05)
- Independently performed electrocardiographs on patients and reported critical findings to the physician
- Demonstrated department leadership by training 5 incoming employees in 4 months
- Performed venipuncture and collected lab specimens under the direction of a registered nurse
- Improved department efficiency by coordinating patient admissions and transfers with receiving facilities
Patient Care Aide - State of Wisconsin IRIS Program - Eau Claire, WI
(2021-05 - 2022-01)
- Provided in-home respite care for a family of two clients with disabilities
- Engaged clients in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living
- Witnessed different family dynamics and respected these dynamics to provide effective patient care
- Saw the impacts of disability on a family regarding health, spirituality, and access to medical care
Primary Care Nursing Assistant - Student Health Service - Eau Claire, WI
(2020-02 - 2021-12)
- Positively interacted with young adults, international students, and members of the LGBTQ+ community
- Collaborated with doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners by reporting clinical findings
- Documented chief complaints, current medications, and lifestyle habits in Point and Click software
- Accurately measured vital signs, such as manual blood pressure, and record information
- Maintained a safe environment by conducting COVID screenings and redirecting patients to isolation rooms
COVID Tester and Patient Service Representative - Prevea Health - Lake Hallie, WI and Eau Claire, WI
(2021-01 - 2021-05)
- Tested a diverse age population of patients for COVID-19 while thoroughly following infection control policy
- Checked in upwards of 500 patients receiving vaccination alongside a team of 3 other representatives
- Built a working proficiency of Epic's electronic medical records system to update insurance documents
Certified Nursing Assistant - Fairhaven Senior Services - Whitewater, WI
(2017-07 - 2020-08)
- Assisted 8-10 residents in their activities of daily living and rehabilitation programs
- Overcame language barriers with post-stroke, memory care, and non-English speaking residents
- Provided emotional support to residents and loved ones during the process of end-of-life care
Clinical Rotation - Family Medicine - Mountain View Medical Center - Forest Grove, OR
(2025-08 - 2026-07)
- Provided comprehensive care for acute and chronic conditions, preventative visits, sports physical exams, and Medicare wellness exams
- Delivered preventative care recommendations and counseling in alignment with USPSTF guidelines
- Counseled patients on mental health therapies and weight management therapies, including GLP-1s
- Interpreted diagnostic testing and provided patient education through the inbox portal
- Procedures performed: pap smears, pelvic exams, local anesthetic administration for Nexplanon insertions, punch biopsy, knee joint injections, trigger point injections, vaccine administration to an infant
Clinical Rotation - Adult Endocrinology - Salem Clinic - Keizer, OR
(2025-08 - 2026-07)
- Completed H&Ps and formulated management plans for 6-8 patients daily with various endocrine conditions, including diabetes, osteoporosis, hypogonadism, adrenal insufficiency, and thyroid disorders
- Performed diabetic foot exams to assess perfusion, skin integrity, and neuropathy with monofilament testing
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and cardiovascular risk reduction to reduce diabetes-related complications
- Recognized patients requiring urgent evaluation and promptly escalated care to the supervising clinician for acute conditions including hyperglycemia, worsening chronic kidney disease with eGFR decline, and hypoxemia
Clinical Rotation - Pediatric Endocrinology - Randall Children's Diabetes and Endocrine Center - Portland, OR
(2025-08 - 2026-07)
- Provided care to patients ranging from neonates to 19 years of age with endocrine conditions, including thyroid disorders, short stature, precocious puberty, hypopituitarism, and diabetes
- Participated in the management of gender-affirming care including GnRH agonists and hormone therapy
- Developed familiarity with insulin pumps including Omnipod 5, t:slim X2, Mobi, and iLet Bionic Pancreas
- Interpreted insulin pump and CGM data to assist with insulin regimen adjustments in patients with type 1 diabetes
- Interpreted CDC and WHO growth charts to assess length, weight, BMI, and growth velocity
- Participated in clinical discussions regarding obesity management therapies, including Wegovy and Qsymia
Clinical Rotation - Cardiology - Legacy Medical Group - Portland, OR
(2025-08 - 2026-07)
- Gained exposure to general cardiology, heart failure, structural heart disease, and electrophysiology in both inpatient and outpatient settings across 4 Legacy Health System sites
- Interpreted laboratory work, urinary output, and physical exam findings to assist with diuresis management in hospitalized patients
- Utilized clinical scoring tools such as CHA₂DS₂-VASc and H₂FPEF to guide patient management
- Educated patients on guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure
- Developed familiarity with cardiac testing modalities including coronary calcium CT score, stress testing, stress echocardiogram, right heart catheterization, and left heart catheterization
- Learned indications for cardiac devices including stents, valves, cardioMEMS, and WATCHMAN devices
- Procedures performed: direct current cardioversion
- Procedures (observed): transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Clinical Rotation - Internal Medicine - Oregon Infectious Disease Specialists - Salem, OR
(2025-08 - 2026-07)
- Conducted focused H&Ps for complex infections including UTIs, prosthetic joints, and graft infections
- Interpreted cultures and diagnostic testing (urine, blood, Clostridioides difficile) to guide antimicrobial therapy
- Developed proficiency in antibiotic stewardship and high-risk drug monitoring
- Managed PICC lines, including assessment during follow-up and removal upon completion of therapy
- Performed venipuncture and specimen collection with no hemolysis or rejections
Clinical Rotation - Inpatient Trauma Surgery - Legacy Emanuel Hospital - Portland, OR
(2025-08 - 2026-07)
- Completed H&Ps, admission orders, and daily progress notes for trauma patients at a level one trauma center
- Performed primary and secondary trauma surveys during activations to contribute to acute care management
- Independently rounded and presented on 4 floor patients daily to my preceptors
- Participated in team rounding of 10 - 15 floor and ICU patients daily
- Procedures performed: laceration repairs (extremities, chest, abdomen, scalp, and face), cervical spine clearance, wound care, chest tube removals, JP drain removals, open cardiac massage, arterial line placement
- Surgeries (first assisted): laparoscopic appendectomy, craniotomy, exploratory laparotomy
- Surgeries (observed): emergency department thoracotomies, clamshell thoracotomy, exploratory laparotomy following a stab wound, foreign body removal from the chest, below knee amputation
Clinical Rotation - Emergency Medicine - Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital - Portland, OR
(2025-08 - 2026-07)
- Evaluated acute presentations of cardiopulmonary, abdominal, musculoskeletal, and infectious complaints
- Developed differential diagnoses and management plans under the supervision of my preceptors
- Applied clinical decision tools including Wells criteria, Canadian CT Head/C-Spine rules, and HINTS exam
- Documented ED encounters, including MDMs and discharge instructions, in Epic EMR
- Provided patient education regarding ED evaluation findings and return precautions
- Procedures performed: I&D of a paronychia, TMJ reduction, shoulder reduction, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, laceration repairs (hands and extremities), pelvic exams with specimen collection, fluorescein eye staining
Clinical Rotation - General Surgery - Northwest Minimally Invasive Surgery - Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA
(2025-08 - 2026-07)
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative H&Ps on patients with hernias and GERD
- Documented APSO notes and immediate post-operative notes in Epic EMR
- Procedures (observed): esophagogastroduodenoscopies, Bravo pH monitoring placement, colonoscopies with biopsy collection, in-office lipoma removals, ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement
- Surgeries (first assisted): robotic Nissen fundoplication, robotic inguinal hernia repairs, robotic umbilical hernial repairs, sigmoid colectomies, hemorrhoidectomy, pilonidal cyst removal, laparoscopic excision of endometriosis
Personal Trainer - Cancer Recovery Program
(2022-01 - 2022-05)
- Implemented a 6-week individualized exercise program for a geriatric breast cancer survivor
- Applied exercise precautions based on knowledge of cancer-related side effects and evidence-based practice
- Learned about the biopsychosocial impacts of cancer and the impacts exercise has on improving quality of life
Personal Trainer - Community Fitness Programming
(2021-09 - 2021-12)
- Created and implemented individualized exercise programs for 3 adult clients based on their goals, fitness assessment data, and past medical history
- Conducted and interpreted fitness assessment data per American College of Sports Medicine guidelines
