Nathan L.

Experience

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  Green River Preserve

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Camp Counselor

  • Fostered cognitive, social/emotional and physical growth of children ages 7-16• Coordinated and executed overnight backpacking trips with co-counselors for campers • Oversaw the safety and education of children during archery, evening programs and group learning projects• Listened to and advised children in emotional distress

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  Campus Activities & Involvement Center

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

  Involvement Specialist

  • Counseled students looking to get involved on campus for 10 hours/week• Evaluated constitutions of new student organizations • Educated approximately 300 registered student organization leaders in using the various free resources offered to them• Trained to facilitate leadership workshops for student organization leaders

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  UNCW University Learning Center

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  Certified Peer Writing Tutor

  • Tutored students through the writing process by using a student-centered educational model for 4 hours/week• Provided one-on-one, group, and online peer support of student writers • Participated in nationally certified training program • Mentored new, incoming writing tutors

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  Health Promotion UNCW

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Peer Educator

  • Planned, implemented, and evaluated presentations on a variety of health topics such as sleep, sexual health, nutrition, and stress management for 10 hours/week• Organized outreach efforts such as awareness weeks• Educated hundreds of students per year in dozens of diverse groups• Modeled healthy habits and serve as a source of reliable health information for fellow students• Maintained a positive, friendly, open-minded environment in health education suite• Presented at NASPA’s 2017 BACCHUS initiative in Denver, CO, on the topic of media literacy and the documentary What the Health. Show less

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  Easterseals

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Intern

  Intern, Easter Seals UCP, Wilmington, NC Jan 2018-Apr 2018 • Shadowed occupational, physical and speech therapists in their work with special needs children• Assisted therapists and childcare providers with educational tasks, including reading, modeling use of speech device, and therapeutic exercises (e.g. helping children develop gross motor skills by supporting them while walking) for 10 hours/week• Supervised and engaged in creative play with neurotypical and developmentally delayed children• Modeled appropriate, positive behaviors for children Show less

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  Florida Department of Health Nassau County

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2019

  Healthy Start Care Coordinator

  • Served for 1,700 hours as a Care Coordinator with the Healthy Start program to prevent preterm and low birth weight babies and reduce infant mortality as part of the National Health Corps Florida AmeriCorps Program. • Conducted needs assessments with clients to address risk factors impacting pregnancy or newborns, provide relevant interventions and education, and enroll in Healthy Start home-visiting services • Coordinated services and referrals to outside agencies as needed• Performed outreach in the community by writing monthly newsletters, tabling at health fairs, and delivering safe sleep, injury prevention, and parenting information to local daycares. • Partnered with local nonprofits in monthly service projects to aid vulnerable populations.• Developed public health curriculum as a member of the Learning Series Committee for fellow AmeriCorps members that are presented at monthly trainings. Show less

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  Peace Corps

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Peace Corps Maternal Child Health Educator

  • Monitored growth of more than 440 children under the age of five in order to assess for malnutrition.• Conducted Information Education Communication (IECs) sessions on maternal-child health topics on a weekly basis to mothers and patients at the health center. Topics included nutrition, malaria prevention, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). • Distributed monthly fortified, blended foods to mothers and babies of low socioeconomic status.• Promoted cross-cultural understanding and friendship by educating Rwandans about American culture and Americans about Rwandan culture. Show less

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  FRIENDLY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  Emergency Medical Technician

  •Transport patients safely via stretcher and operate basic life support ambulance to and from clinics, hospitals and residences•Attentively assess and document patient’s history, medication, allergies, vitals and physical examination

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  The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Clinical Research Coordinator

  Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, including patient recruitment, consent, and follow-up. Ensure all research activities comply with institutional and federal regulations, including IRB guidelines and GCP standards. Coordinate with principal investigators, healthcare professionals, and research staff to facilitate smooth study progression. Collect, document, and analyze clinical data, ensuring accuracy and integrity. Prepare and submit regulatory documents and reports to appropriate governing bodies. Train and supervise research assistants and support staff. Show less

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  University of North Carolina Wilmington

  Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

  Research Assistant

  Collaborated with Doctoral Candidate on "An Evaluation of Psychological Stress and Disease Exacerbation in Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): A Review of Stressful Life Events, Daily Hassles, and Perceived Stress." This review examined the robust link between psychological stress and disease activity in IBD, identifying critical limitations and proposing future research directions

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  CAROBELL INC QUEENS POND

  Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

  Residential Support Specialist

  As a dedicated caretaker at Carobell Inc., a group home for adults with profound intellectual disabilities, I provided compassionate and comprehensive support to residents in their daily lives. My role encompassed assisting with essential activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, and eating. Beyond these fundamental responsibilities, I actively engaged residents in a variety of enjoyable activities, including playing games, reading to them, and watching TV together. This position allowed me to develop strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a deep understanding of individualized care, contributing to the residents’ overall well-being and quality of life. Show less

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  Alliance for Health Policy

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  Student Fellow

  Conducting comprehensive research on healthcare policies and their impact on underserved populations.Analyzing data to inform evidence-based policy recommendations.Engaging in legislative and regulatory processes to advocate for meaningful reforms.Supporting the development and dissemination of policy briefs, reports, and other educational materials.Participating in meetings, briefings, and events to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among health policy experts