Sara Diras

Experience

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  Excel Physical Therapy

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Physical Therapy Aide

  Excel PT offers individual and group therapy services aimed at goal oriented rehabilitation due to injury or conditions creating physical limitations. The highest quality of progressive and comprehensive physical therapy, rehabilitation, sports performance and conditioning services is provided here.As an aide, I was responsible for the preparation of patient visits including preparing modalities and exercise equipment and monitoring them during. Helped 20+ patients per shift with personal exercises and treated patients by applying heat/cold packs, and tracking their exercise time. I helped devise creative treatment plans for individuals suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases. Show less

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  UT Southwestern Medical Center

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Pre-Health Virtual Shadowing Member
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  Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  Clinical Care Technician

  Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) New Brunswick is an academic medical center whose Centers of Excellence include cardiovascular care from minimally invasive heart surgery to transplantation, cancer care, stroke care, neuroscience, orthopedics and women's and children's care.As a CCT, I worked under the direction of registered nurses on the surgical unit. I cared for an average of 20 patients per shift assisting 5-7 nurses and doctors during the peak of the COVID 19 pandemic working overtime and implementing new care and safety procedures. I routinely monitored and recorded patient vitals including blood pressure, temperature, and blood sugar levels. Some of my responsibilities included: Taking vital signs, EKGS, performing phlebotomy, providing patients with bedside care, i.e. bathing, mouth care, skin care, carefully transferred patients into beds, wheelchairs, and tables using gait belts and other tools, respected patients privacy and dignity upholding all hospital policies and HIPAA regulations, and assisted in bedside procedures pre and post operation. Show less

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  Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  Coordinator of Committees - Vice President

  As VP1 at the Theta Xi chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha, I directed, designed, and facilitated weekly meetings with over 20 women on the Program's Council which included directors and chairmans from departments of activities, services, events, and sisterhood.I consulted and collaborated with the Rutgers University Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs along with the National Panhellenic team to implement new policies for the organization. I oversaw and coordinated fundraising events that raised over $25,000 over 1 year for our philanthropy of Breast Cancer Education and Awareness.Ultimately maintained a great relationship with the president and acted as a liaison for the Programs Council to the Executive Committee. Show less

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  Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Research Assistant

  Under the direction of Marc L. Steinberg, Ph.D., the Tobacco Research & Intervention lab focuses on tobacco use and dependence, including tobacco dependence treatment development, tobacco use in smokers with psychiatric comorbidity, the relationship between smoking and task persistence/distress tolerance, and motivational interviewing as an approach to encourage smokers to make a quit attempt.We have used human laboratory designs to study predictors of initiation of quit attempts (i.e., task persistence / distress tolerance) and clinical trials to develop treatments to encourage and facilitate quit attempts (i.e., variations of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and reduction-to-quit strategies). I supported his research project by conducting literature searches, reviewing patient files, data management and maintaining files for project Researchers. Show less

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  Riverside Medical Group

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Intern at the Heart & Vascular Institute
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  Baker Health

  Dec 2021 - now

  Primary Care office in which we inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and research. I work directly with physicians and learn about medicine by listening to and documenting patient encounters.Here we utilize state of the art technology, provide pleasant environment that provides individualized care, yet respects your time is valuable. I provide ongoing support to the physician, collecting documentation, gathering information for patient visits, and documenting other pertinent health information by partnering with the physician to deliver efficient patient care.- Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team- Strong computer skills and EMR knowledge- Knowledge of medical procedures and guidelines concerning assessment, treatment, and recovery Show less

  • Team Lead

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Medical Scribe

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Medical Assistant

    Dec 2021 - now