Julia Burgess

Highly motivated, looking for a medical assistant or nursing assistant role!

Medical Assistant at University of Michigan - University Health & Counseling Services (2025-06 – 2026-01)

• Conduct patient intake, including vital signs and medical history, and communicate findings to clinician
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and place/interpret intradermal TB skin tests
• Perform a wide range of clinical procedures including EKGs, suture/staple removal, bandaging, splint/brace placement, nebulizer treatments, urine tests, and ear irrigations
• Assist with minor gynecological procedures including IUD and Nexplanon insertions/removals and endometrial biopsies

Clinical Support Assistant at Trinity Health IHA Medical Group - Pediatrics (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Prepared examination rooms, obtained patient vitals, collected medical histories, and administered hearing/vision screenings
• Performed finger-stick phlebotomy for cholesterol, lead, and hemoglobin analysis; processed and analyzed samples
• Collected COVID, flu, and strep swabs and ran lab tests
• Collaborated effectively with doctors, nurses, parents, and children

Research Assistant at Michigan State Sleep and Learning Lab (2023-01 – 2025-05)

First Place Award (Psychology) — 2024 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum: The Effect of Confidence, Decision Strategy, and Memory Strength on Eyewitness Identification

• Led the Eyewitness Identification Study (2024) and the Melatonin and Cognition Study (2025)
• Conducted controlled laboratory experiments examining the impact of sleep conditions (sleep vs. deprivation) and environmental factors (blue light exposure, melatonin dosage) on subject responses
• Coordinated with partner university researchers to ensure smooth project execution and data sharing
• Consolidated and analyze data using Excel, Python, and R

Resident Caregiver at Waltonwood Assisted Living Facility (2023-06 – 2023-10)

• Assisted residents with all aspects of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, feeding, dressing, and bathroom/catheter care
• Safely transported and adjusted residents using machine-assisted and manual fall prevention techniques
• Cared for residents in varying stages of dementia

Child Care Center Supervisor at Life Time Fitness (2021-06 – 2025-12)

• Care for a broad age range of children (3 months - 11 years), ensuring safe and engaging experiences
• Teach STEM, sports, and arts and crafts classes

Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Lyman Briggs College, Honors College – Michigan State University (2022-08 – 2025-05)