Elina Ashirova, MHS, PA-C

Experience

• 

  Private Employer

  Sept 2016 - May 2019

  Child Care Provider

  Care for a girl and two boys, ages 1, 3, and 7. Ensure children are fed and engaged with. Pick up children from day care and school and take to playground and other activities. Create interesting home learning activities, provide homework help, and ensure child safety.

• 

  The Brooklyn Hospital Center

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

  Research Associate

  Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research in pain management in the ER. Took and recorded patient vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate. Protected subjects’ confidentiality, updated their information, and verified medication was dispensed and administered according to protocol. Conducted basic and applied research on acute pain, migraine pain, renal colic, and sickle cell. Trained other research associates.

• 

  NORY, Inc.

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Lead Teacher

  Communicated and shared my passion for science to young students and encouraged their interests in STEM. Adopted cutting-edge technological advancements that engaged and empowered children. Assisted students in solving problems and motivated them to overcome failures. Provided an open and loving environment where children could express themselves and direct their own learning. Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.

• 

  Hunter College

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Organic Chemistry Tutor

  Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce the anxiety of failure. Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence. Encouraged development of learning skills in addition to subject knowledge. Explained difficult concepts in a caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn. Came to all sessions with advanced knowledge of topics and plan of instruction.

• 

  Weill Cornell Medicine

  May 2019 - Feb 2020

  Laboratory Technician

  Carry out research examining sex differences in opioid addiction. Conduct statistical analyses of data, prepare graphs and spreadsheets, and create posters to present findings at conferences. Maintain laboratory equipment and perform experiments according to protocols.

• 

  Russak Dermatology Clinic

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  Medical Assistant

  Assist physicians during skin biopsies, excisions, cosmetic procedures, suture removals, and prepare patients for procedures. Obtain patient medical history and consent and present patient's concerns to physician. Document diagnoses, send prescriptions, and order lab tests. Review treatment plans with patients and answer questions or concerns regarding procedures, products, or prescriptions. Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following clinic’s standards and procedures while remaining flexible and open to changes that may be necessary. Show less

• 

  Russak Dermatology Clinic

  Sept 2023 - now

  Physician Assistant