Serena Pounders

Experience

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  Publix Super Markets

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2021

  Cashier, Bakery Clerk

  Effectively operate the POS system to maintain an accurate till and provide swift service to 200-300 customers per shiftAssisted in maintaining bakery inventory to mitigate shrink, filling and completing custom orders, and collaborating with coworkers in production of baked goodsSuccessfully trained 10 new associates in operating the POS system and completing store procedures

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  Holmes Auto Repair

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Intern

  Summer internship at a local small business. Worked with administrative roles in advising technicians, ordering appropriate parts, and bookkeeping of finances. Received Capstone Finalist Award for this internship and accompanying thesis on the ethics of autonomous vehicles.

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  AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar

  Mar 2020 - Jul 2020

  Foodrunner

  Prepare and deliver food orders from kitchen to customer, ensure ticket details are consistent with dishes and table numbers, and assist wait staff with impromptu customer requests

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  The Boathouse Landing

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Server

  Ensured optimal guest experience by regularly seating up to 250 guests per evening, taking orders, serving dishes, and removing dinnerware with practiced pacingManaged orders and accompanying financial transactions via Saltwater Restaurants’ digital Point of Sale systemStaffed bar and mixed drinks for patrons and provided knowledgeable menu item recommendations based on customer needs and preferencesConsistently achieved over 18% charge tip percentage

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  University of Florida College of Medicine

  Feb 2022 - Sept 2023

  Lab technician for Dr. Lee Sweeney's Lab under the UF College of Medicine's Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. The Sweeney Lab focuses on muscular dystrophy, including cardiac and skeletal muscle dystrophy, as well as gene-therapy and drug treatments for these diseases. Current research goals include using a D2.mdx mouse model in preclinical studies of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and adeno-associated virus vectors in gene therapy.Responsibilities: assist with animal studies, rodent drug treatments, data collection and analysis, tissue harvesting and processing, sectioning and staining. Show less

  • Laboratory Technician

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
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  University of Florida

  Feb 2022 - Sept 2022

  Student Desk Assistant

  Student desk assistant for the Department of Housing and Residence Education, including outreach activities to prospective students alongside DA responsibilities across UF's eastern residential areas

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  Gator Emergency Medical Response Unit

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  Emergency Medical Technician

  • Provide professional and confidential EMS care to University of Florida students, faculty, staff, and visitors, prioritizing the health and safety of the campus community• Responsibilities include standby support during major university-wide events, responding to emergent and nonemergent medical calls, and fostering effective collaboration with local EMS, fire, and police departments• Promote campus well-being and safety via community health classes, including CPR certifications, alcohol education, and Stop the Bleed courses Show less

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  First Responder Gator

  Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

  Teaching Assistant

  Teach a comprehensive first responder training curriculum via lectures, interactive scenarios, and hands-on skills

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  The Cardiac & Vascular Institute

  May 2024 - Feb 2025

  Medical Assistant

  Assist providers with patient care and clinic flow including but not limited to rooming patients, obtaining patient history, medical reconciliation, acquiring vitals, documenting using electronic health records system, and assisting providers with various procedures

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  UF Health

  Feb 2025 - now

  Patient Care Assistant - Trauma Unit 5 West

  Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility support, and toileting needs such as catheter care and use of bedpans or urinals. Support nutritional needs by helping with meal setup, feeding, and monitoring of intakes and outputs.Measure and record vital signs and observe and report physical or mental condition changes to the nursing team. Aid in patient positioning, transfers, and ambulation using proper safety techniques.Keep patient rooms clean and stocked, follow infection control protocols, ensure proper use of medical equipment, and collaborate with a diverse healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. Show less