Shana Hedvat

Experience

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  Boston University School of Medicine

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Intern

  • Participated in research on hormone therapy for transgenders• Analyzed hormone therapy data to find trends in side effects

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  Starbucks

  Jan 2013 - May 2016

  Barista

  • Providing excellent customer service in a high pressure environment

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  Harvard University

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2014

  Intern

  • Participated in the nation’s leading research program on autism (PuzzleMouse)• Watched videos of children during daily activities, such as eating, playing, talking, etc. • Analyzed behaviors by answering questions to determine common characteristics with young autistic children.

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  Yasmin's Pharmacy

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  Technician/Intern

  • Contacted insurance companies, filled prescriptions, compounded, and stocked medications

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  Children’s Health Ireland (CHI)

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2015

  Intern

  • Worked with pharmacists specializing in oncology, clinical research, microbiology, and cardiac

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  Massachusetts General Hospital

  Apr 2015 - May 2016

  Research Intern

  • Performing both clinical and bench research under Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. Ann-Christine Duhaime, MD and Pediatric Neuroscientist Dr. Beth Costine, PhD • Transforming Research And Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury (Track TBI)- checking and entering patient clinical data, uploading MRI's, scored pediatric patient outcome evaluations, and shadowing nurses/surgeons when enrolling patients • Participating in the quantification of various types of markers in brain injuries for the abusive head trauma model using microscopy, histology, staining techniques, making and mounting sections, and immunohistochemistry• Participating in discussions on other published articles relating to our study• Presenting other research teams' papers • Assisting in creating the injuries in the piglet model by aiding with instrumentation and record keeping during surgical procedures Show less

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  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Lab Technician

  • Maintaining Stiles' Pediatric Lab in the Cancer Biology Department • Assisting Scientists and Postdocs on experiments that examine various drugs potential to lessen the size and activity of brain tumors •Responsible for ordering materials, culturing cells, running gels, splitting cells, western blotting, and making solutions•Lab Safety Officer of the lab. Making sure hazardous chemicals and reagents are well kept, waste is dispensed properly, and Satellite Accumulation Area is well maintained. Show less

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  Emory University

  May 2018 - Dec 2020

  ● Approached and enrolls patient who are receiving dialysis due to End Stage Renal Failure● Screened patients for eligibility for the study● After enrollment, conducted interviews and follow ups over the phone

  • Family Nurse Practitioner Candidate

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Registered Nurse

    May 2018 - Aug 2019
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  CAPN Clinics (Community Advanced Practice Nurses, Inc.)

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  Registered Nurse

  ● Checks patients in and out of the clinic by collecting their health history● Administers IV, IM, PO, ID, and SC medications● Collects blood and urine specimen samples for diagnosis● Assists Nurse Practitioners with adult and pediatric procedures

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  Resilience Treatment Center for Mental Health in Los Angeles, CA

  May 2020 - Dec 2020

  Charge Nurse

  • Managed outpatient and inpatient facilities and wrote procedures and protocols• Administered prescribed medications, making constant adjustments commensurate with patient condition• Helped patients improve their coping abilities by teaching and reinforcing DBT skills• Led groups of up to 15 patients on how physical health affects mental health

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  Quick Stop Urgent Care

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

  Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Provided care as an independent provider seeing 30-50 patients a day of all ages • Managed chronic and urgent conditions such as hypertension and traumatic injuries • Practiced in procedures such as Incision and drainage, reading X Rays, GYN exams, injections, IV insertion, ear irrigation, splinting, reading EKGs, nebulizer treatment, and suture insertion/removal

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  Warner Plaza Medical Clinic

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Family Nurse Practitioner

  • Provided care as an independent provider seeing patients a day of all ages in two clinics• Followed patients as a Primary Care Provider, routinely evaluating, testing, following up, and referring patients• Consulted and collaborated with other PCPs and specialists in order to provide the best care• Managed chronic and urgent conditions such as hypertension and traumatic injuries in the urgent care side of the clinic• Practiced in procedures such as Incision and drainage, reading X Rays, GYN exams, pap smears, injections, IV insertion, ear irrigation, splinting, reading EKGs, nebulizer treatment, and suture insertion/removal• Evaluated patients for medical marijuana cards Show less

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  Exer Urgent Care

  May 2022 - now

  Family Nurse Practitioner