Ian Olliffe

Experience

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  Global Medical Training

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Board Intern

  - Coordinated and promoted various GMT activities, including volunteer opportunities, educational workshops, and social events, focusing on supporting underserved communities- Played a key role in organizing mock clinics and fundraisers, enhancing community engagement and awareness- Actively participated in weekly board meetings and maintained effective communication with board members and interns to facilitate smooth operation of GMT initiatives

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  UCI School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Undergraduate Lab Assistant - Molecular Biology

  - Conducted molecular biology techniques including PCR, RNA/DNA extractions, cell culturing, and gel electrophoresis in a project exploring the efficacy of a drug targeting CPEB3 in slowing brain cancer- Collaborated with a team of researchers to test hypotheses on drug impact on brain cancer cells, contributing to data collection while ensuring rigorous attention to detail and adherence to research objectives- Maintained lab protocols to ensure accuracy and reliability of results, adhering to safety and ethical guidelines Show less

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  UCI Health

  May 2023 - now

  - Awarded Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Grant for "Feasibility of an ED-based food insecurity screening & referral program" which will be presented at the 2024 UROP Research Symposium- Manage post-enrollment follow-ups, conducting 3 and 6-week telephone surveys to assess the impact of food insecurity interventions, ensuring secure data storage in REDCap, and coordinating participant incentives- Prepare weekly updates for the undergraduate research team to maintain collective compliance with the study protocol- Facilitate communication between principal investigators to strategize optimization of food insecurity screening in the Emergency Department’s triage workflow and brainstorm next steps Show less - Conduct clinical research at the UCI Medical Center Emergency Department via EPIC and Redcap softwares- Interact with patients, their families, and physicians for screening, consenting, and enrolling in 19 ongoing demographic survey and ultrasound studies, ensuring compliance with study protocols and record-keeping- Utilize bilingual skills to provide Spanish interpretation to bridge communication for non-English speaking participants in qualified studies, improving accurate representation of patient populations in the research process- Prepare ultrasound equipment by ensuring the machine is set up on the patient's right side, with all necessary settings adjusted and gel applied to the probe, facilitating a seamless process for physician-led ultrasounds- Perform carotid pulse check on patients experiencing cardiac arrest with Butterfly iQ+ handheld portable ultrasound machine to detect the presence of carotid artery pulsation Show less

  • Research Study Liaison: Food Insecurity

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Emergency Medicine Research Assistant (EMRAP)

    May 2023 - now
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  COPE Health Scholars

  May 2023 - now

  - Conduct weekly rounds in the Medical/Surgical + ICU department to engage with staff, ensuring their well-being and collecting valuable feedback to improve departmental operations- Facilitate the interview, onboarding, and training processes for new COPE Health Scholars, setting them up for success in their roles at the hospital- Develop and implement department-specific training programs, including scheduling pre-rotational shifts, to familiarize new scholars with the Medical/Surgical + ICU department- Oversee scheduling and time management of Health Scholars, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to program policies- Actively engage in mentorship, routinely collecting feedback from scholars and providing professional guidance to foster their growth and development in the healthcare Show less - Assist in comprehensive patient care on Med/Surg, Tele-Sepsis, and Progressive-Care Stroke units, collaborating closely with nurses for optimal patient management and care delivery- Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, pulse, and temperature- Assist with basic patient care tasks such as bathing, changing, feeding, ambulating, discharging, and repositioning patients- Monitor and ensure adherence to hospital protocols for infection control, actively contributing to patient safety and satisfaction, in line with standards set by regulatory bodies like The Joint Commission Show less

  • Department Coordinator: Medical/Surgical + ICU Unit

    Sept 2023 - now

  • COPE Health Scholar - Providence Mission Hospital

    May 2023 - now
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  Providence

  Nov 2023 - now

  Interpreter Services Department Intern - Mission Hospital

  - Facilitate patient communication by informing patients needing interpreters about available language resources- Engage with LEP (Limited English Proficiency) patients to identify and address unexpressed needs, overcoming language barriers- Document interventions for LEP patients in EPIC, ensuring accurate records and continuity of personalized care- Lead an initiative with Language Line representatives to streamline the interpreter workflow by analyzing a year's worth of billing data to identify department-specific interpreter usage patterns- Develop a standardized dropdown menu system for interpreters to accurately record departmental calls, enhancing data analysis for resource allocation and understanding language needs across different patient populations- Conduct audits on departmental adherence to language barrier protocols, ensuring effective hospital communication- Design and distribute a survey assessing employee comfort with interpreter usage and second language abilities- Revamped the annual Interpreter Re-qualification Process report to meet 2023 standards, enhancing clarity and compliance with The Joint Commission, thereby improving quality care for LEP patients- Updated staff interpreter services guides hospital-wide, outlining the standard of care for LEP patients, listing resources available, and defining proper EPIC documentation Show less

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  Western Journal of Emergency Medicine

  Jan 2024 - now

  Associate Editorial Director

  - Correspond with authors during peer review process and ensure that all final changes are approved before publication- Coordinate article review in the submission system by monitoring progressive steps and through working with journal leadership- Ensure timely turnaround with journal editors and reviewers and initiate the publication process- Coordinate the process of indexing published articles and distribute publication information- Manage journal records to make sure that all of the editor and reviewer lists are kept current Show less

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  Lestonnac Free Clinic

  Feb 2024 - now

  Volunteer Back Office Medical Assistant

  - Measure patient vitals of blood pressure, blood glucose, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, weight, and height- Provide Spanish translation for medical consultations, enhancing care for LEP patients- Conducted hemoglobin testing and educated patients on anemia at the Corona Health Fair- Craft lenses and assemble eyeglasses, providing free vision care to health fair patients