Certified Nursing Assistant at tockwotton on the waterfront (2025-01 – 2026-12)
Provide direct patient care and assistance with activities of daily living in an assisted-living environment. ~1,000+ hours
- Assist residents with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, positioning, and personal care.
- Monitor residents and communicate changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Promote patient safety, dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Collaborate with nurses and healthcare staff to provide patient-centered care.
Pediatric Oncology Volunteer at Rhode Island Hospital (2026-02 – 2026-03)
Supported pediatric oncology patients, families, and hospital staff in a clinical environment. ~36 hours
- Assisted with routine unit activities and responded to patient needs.
- Delivered blankets, meal trays, and other requested items to patients.
- Gained firsthand exposure to pediatric oncology and hospital-based healthcare.
STEM Academic Tutor — Volunteer at Hope elementary (2025-01 – 2025-04)
Provided academic tutoring in science-related subjects to students in grades 4–5. ~30 hours
- Adapted explanations and learning activities to individual learning needs.
- Encouraged student engagement and confidence in STEM subjects.
- Developed communication, mentoring, patience, and problem-solving skills.
Child Development & Special Needs Support at Hope Elementary (2025-01 – 2025-04)
Provided individualized academic and developmental support to children with special needs.
- Adapted communication and activities to accommodate different developmental and learning abilities.
- Created a patient, supportive, and safe environment for children.
- Assisted with educational activities tailored to individual needs.
Research Intern at Brown University (2024-01 – 2024-12)
Center for Orthopaedic Trauma Research. Research Project: "Next Generation Antimicrobials to Overcome Antibiotic Resistance". ~100+ hours
- Conducted laboratory experiments investigating the antimicrobial activity of silver carboxylate treatments against bacterial cultures.
- Worked with bacterial cultures to evaluate antimicrobial effectiveness and analyze bacterial growth and activity.
- Participated in experiments examining antimicrobial activity against bacterial pathogens, including MRSA and C. acnes.
- Analyzed experimental findings and contributed to the interpretation of laboratory results.
- Independently developed and assembled the project's scientific research poster with guidance from research mentors.
- Synthesized experimental methods, results, figures, and conclusions into a scientific research presentation.
Community Outreach Volunteer at Local Organizations (2024-01 – 2026-12)
Participated in community service initiatives supporting individuals and families in need.
- Assisted with weekend services, preparation, organization, and community activities.
- Supported church events and worked collaboratively with other volunteers.
- Volunteered with Lucy's and Crossroads.
- Participated in charity-awareness and community outreach activities.
