Experience

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  Upmc head and neck cancer surgical research lab

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

  Research intern

  • Under Dr. Vivian Wai Yan Lui and Dr. Jennifer Grandis, research focused on the identification of genomic alterations of the PI3 Kinase pathway in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.• Responsible for cancer cell culture, protein analysis, and bioinformatics analysis.• Proficient in performing Western blotting. • Additional focus on the exceptional response to Erlotinib in tumors with a somatic MAPK1 mutation, contributing to an innovative treatment strategy.• Published in the Cancer Discovery journal. Show less

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  Upmc worksource

  May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Patient care attendant

  • Obtained and recorded electronic vital signs and cleaned trachs. • Experienced in Stroke and Brain Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation Units and the Addiction Treatment Unit.• Skilled in the UPMC Mercy Behavioral Unit dealing with schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidal thoughts/attempts.

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  Penn state university health services

  Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Healthworks peer outreach educator intern

  • Increased awareness and knowledge on sexual health, alcohol, stress, nutrition and fitness, sleep, eating disorders, and general wellness.• HIV Counselor and Alcohol Workshop Team Leader for Penn State students.

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  Elmcroft senior living

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Certified nursing assistant/ resident assistant

  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living: bathing, feeding, grooming, and changing. • Maintained safety during ambulation via wheelchair and walker.• Facilitated range of motion and restorative care exercises. • Encouraged positive mental health in the memory care/dementia unit, Heartland Village.

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  Ringpfeil advanced dermatology

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Medical assistant

  • Obtained HPI and prior medical history from patients presenting for treatment.• Documented examination notes, assessments, and treatment plans provided by physicians and physician assistants using eClinical works.• Performed laser and light treatments for common dermatological issues such as psoriasis, vitiligo, acne, and actinic keratoses.• Assisted in surgeries for removal and treatment of skin cancers.

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  Ringpfeil advanced dermatology

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

  Dermatology clinical clerkship

  • Developed assessments and plans in collaboration with physicians and physician assistants.• Performed procedures, such as cryosurgery and Botox injections.• Executed presentation on Muir-Torre Syndrome to providers in management of a specific patient

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  Ringpfeil advanced dermatology

  Aug 2019 - now

  Dermatology physician assistant

  Medical, Cosmetic, and Surgical Dermatology Physician Assistant