Clinical Rotation - General Surgery at Carle Bromenn Medical Center • Completed clinical training in general surgery under the supervision of physicians and physician assistants.
- Assisted in a variety of open, laparoscopic, and robotic general surgery procedures including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, inguinal and ventral hernia repair, colectomy, colostomy creation and removal, mastectomy, lumpectomy, skin cancer excision, surgical debridement, port placement, and exploratory laparotomy with valuable exposure to operating room protocol and setup, sterile technique, and surgical assisting.
- Gained hands-on operative experience with suturing, tissue retraction, laparoscopic camera operation, assistance with wound closure, and maintaining visualization of the surgical field.
- Participated in comprehensive perioperative management including, preoperative evaluations, emergent consultations, inpatient rounding, and postoperative care. Gained valuable insight into informed consent and risk stratification discussions and monitoring for postoperative complications.
Clinical
Rotation - Internal Medicine at DuPage Internal Medicine, UChicago Hinsdale, UChicago La Grange, Advocate Good Samaritan • Completed clinical training in internal medicine across multiple outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Managed a high volume, complex adult patient population across outpatient and inpatient environments in the setting of acute illness, chronic disease, and preventative care.
- Performed focused history and physical examinations, developed management plans, determined appropriate level of care, and assisted with inpatient admissions.
- Gained valuable exposure to the management of coexisting chronic diseases and coordinating specialist care.
Clinical
Rotation - Pediatrics at Pediatric Associates, Little Company of Mary Medical Center • Provided pediatric care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Provided pediatric care across outpatient and inpatient settings for infants, children, and adolescents, including well-child visits, rounding on newborn infants, and acute pediatric visits.
- Conducted well-child visits, sports physicals, and acute visits and administered routine vaccinations. Provided detailed education to parents and patients with an emphasis on anticipatory guidance, growth and development, evidence-based immunizations, and common childhood illnesses.
- Performed minor in-office procedures including cryotherapy, cerumen irrigation, and cauterization of umbilical granulomas.
Clinical
Rotation - Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, Provident Hospital of Cook County • Evaluated acute and emergent patient presentations in high volume metropolitan Level I and Level II trauma centers.
- Evaluated acute and emergent patient presentations in high volume metropolitan Level I and Level II trauma centers, developing understanding of appropriate indications and interpretation of diagnostic studies, treatment planning, and disposition planning.
- Participated in trauma surveys, patient resuscitations, and initial assessments and stabilization of ambulance and ambulatory arrivals.
- Performed and assisted with bedside diagnostic examinations and procedures including eFAST ultrasound, fluorescein eye examinations, laceration repair, incision and drainage, splint application, and peripheral and central intravenous access.
Clinical
Rotation - Family Medicine at Advocate Medical Group Primary Care • Provided comprehensive outpatient primary care for patients of all ages.
- Provided comprehensive outpatient primary care for patients of all ages in the setting of acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing routine preventative care and lifestyle modifications.
- Performed focused history and physical examinations, ordered screening and diagnostic studies, developed management plans, and provided detailed patient education regarding acute and chronic diseases, diagnostic and screening studies, and preventative measures to improve long-term health.
- Assisted with in-office procedures including incision and drainage, suture removal, and cerumen irrigation.
Clinical
Rotation - Behavioral Medicine at Advanced Behavioral Health Services, Linden Oaks Hospital • Participated in outpatient and inpatient psychiatric illness management.
- Participated in outpatient and inpatient psychiatric illness management including conducting initial and follow-up patient interviews and developing comprehensive assessment and treatment plans for a variety of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric illnesses.
- Provided care to a diverse patient population including children, adolescents, and adults with complex neurodevelopmental, psychiatric, and medical histories.
- Participated in interventional management of treatment-resistant depression with Spravato administration.
Clinical
Rotation - Women's Health at The Center for Women • Provided comprehensive gynecologic care and reproductive health services.
- Provided comprehensive gynecologic care with routine preventative visits, pelvic and breast examinations, cervical cancer screenings, STI screenings, and evaluation of acute gynecologic complaints.
- Engaged in reproductive care and family planning with contraception counseling, long-acting reversible contraception placement, and medication abortion services.
- Participated in obstetric care by conducting prenatal visits, providing anticipatory guidance, and monitoring fetal development with nonstress tests and ultrasound.
- Developed pelvic ultrasound skills for monitoring routine prenatal care and obstetric complications and for monitoring and assessing acute and chronic gynecologic pathologies.
Clinical
Rotation - Women's Health Elective at Access Health Center • Participated in full-spectrum reproductive care and family planning services.
- Participated in full-spectrum reproductive care and family planning services including management of early pregnancy complications, medication abortion, and surgical abortion.
- Provided comprehensive patient education and treatment plans regarding early pregnancy management, abortion services, contraception counseling, acute gynecological complaints, and preventative gynecological and reproductive care.
- Developed procedural skills in pelvic examinations, long-acting reversible contraception placement, and manual vacuum aspiration procedures.
Medical
Assistant at Blue Mountain Clinic (2022-01 – 2024-05) • Coordinated patient care with clinical team and performed clinical duties.
- Coordinated patient care with clinical team by managing referrals and medication refills, reconciling medications, managing inboxes.
- Performed detailed intake and communicated lab results and clinician instructions.
- Performed venipuncture, injections, ECGs, wound care, ultrasounds, and POC tests.
- Provided patient education, triaged incoming concerns, and supported providers with procedures.
- Completed prior authorizations. Corresponded with insurance companies and pharmacies, compiled relevant clinical documentation.
- Managed and reviewed billing and insurance protocols for relevant patient encounters.
Certified Nursing
Assistant at Hillside Health Center (2020-03 – 2022-01) • Provided direct care to residents in various care settings.
- Provided direct care to residents in memory care, rehab, hospice, and long-term care units.
- Performed vitals, ADL support, wound care, catheter/ostomy care, and post-mortem care.
- Collaborated with nursing and therapy staff to monitor patient status and document care.
