Justyce Burney

Experience

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  Georgia Heart Physicians

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Student Intern

  • Apprenticed Obinnaya Emerole, MD a local renown cardiologist • Received detailed oversight of the diagnosis and treatment of multiple patients• Attained knowledge of the operation of a medical office • Acquired confirmation that a career in healthcare is for me

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  Howard University SEA-Phages

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Research Scientist

  • Trained as a Biology Honors student to conduct honors SEA-Phages lab research• Refined the on-going research of phage therapy as treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection• Conducted genome isolation and genome sequencing to derive bacteriophage and send data to SEA-Phage database• Obtained extensive lab technique training, scientific research experience, and a ‘B’ in the lab

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  Starbucks

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Barista

  • Sought out opportunity to connect with my community, work at a place I love to frequent, and gain experience as a full-time student• Task with front store maintenance ie cashier, maintained cleanliness, prepared beverages and food • Acquired experience and skills in customer service, speed, efficacy, and food safety

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  Virginia Commonwealth University Allied Health Career Exploration Program

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2021

  Intern

  • Selected as one of 40 students to have a two-week orientation discussing allied health careers • Discovered 10 health careers that aid in the holistic care of patients in the clinical & residential setting• Pioneered case study to properly care for a single, transgender woman utilizing all the careers explored• Gained valuable insight, experience, and information and acquired a certificate

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  EYL 365 Project

  Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  Mindfulness Teaching Artist

  • Recruited to a transformative summer school program focused on encouraging elementary students to express themselves creatively and explore their environment• Fast-tracked course content development due to quick deadline and recruitment• Structured a course on mindfulness for students to develop emotional regulation & self-awareness• Trained kids in mindfulness, meditation, kemetic yoga, and emotional-social regulation with great success as indicated by the 75% retention rate and student feedback Show less

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  Keck Graduate Institute Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics Summer Program

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

  Intern

  • Recruited to a one-week genetics and bioinformatics educational workshop• Tasked with learning modern genetic counseling techniques and relevant bioinformatics information and advancements• Obtained relevant insight and experience with genetic and bioinformatics further adding to my interest in human development and evolution

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  Birthing Project USA

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

  Health Education Consultant Intern

  • Independently identified and created an eight-week unpaid internship opportunity to address the needs organization • Tasked with helping project managers best incorporate operating system of organization for their programming using social media ie facebook • Developed a content calendar of health-related events for each project manager • Accomplished helping the project managers identify specific needs and events for their mothers

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  Howard University

  Jun 2022 - now

  Health Educator

  • Educate to Howard University students & Howard University Hospital patients on Substance Use Disorder • Provide aid to individuals experiencing Substance Use Disorder through screening, brief intervention, and/or referral to treatment• Fast-tracked & Specialize in Substance Use Disorder training for health professionals • Structured a training on Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQIA+ community • Monitor Substance Use rates in the District of Columbia to best cater information and education to the community Show less