Motivated Pre-Physician Assistant Student with hands-on clinical experience in patient care. Strengths include an aptitude for learning new areas of the clinical setting. Previous roles have highlighted commitment to compassionate care, effective communication with healthcare team members, and impact on patient health outcomes. Demonstrates keen interest in expanding professional knowledge and improving patient well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Aide
St. Luke's University Hospital- Bethlehem Campus
Bethlehem
06.2025 - Current
Assist clinical staff with room preparation and turnover duties. This includes obtaining the case cart, the correct bed, equipment and supplies, cleaning, and setting up the room.
Assist the OR charge nurse with duties associated with the OR schedule, phone calls, and various communications to all departments and disciplines.
Check and pick the necessary supplies for the case cart. Understand the equipment needs, maintain knowledge of the equipment in the operating room, attend appropriate in-services, and troubleshoot equipment.
Accept and deliver specimens to the appropriate laboratory/pathology areas.
Monitor and stock OR and sub-sterile rooms.
Provide assistance for patient transport, positioning, and lifting.
May perform Clean Storage Area functions, including coordinating the daily flow sheet, inflow and outflow instrumentation and equipment, communication with sales representatives, and Materials Management, and other operational functions.
Customer Service
Bolete
Bethlehem
05.2023 - 01.2025
Provided excellent customer service during the customer's dining experience.
Generated positive and professional interactions with customers.
Paid attention to detail.
Greeted guests.
Addressed guests' needs.
Organized and restocked the servers' station.
Nursing Assistant
Mount Nittany Medical Center
State College
05.2024 - 09.2024
Provided basic care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, mobility, monitoring vital signs, and blood glucose levels.
Prioritized patient comfort and safety while maintaining a compassionate and supportive attitude.
Accurately documented patient care activities and observations in medical records.
Maintained open communication with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
Volunteer
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown
06.2023 - 08.2023
Collected medications from robotic dispensing systems.
Organized medications by hospital department.
Distributed medications to patients using a numeric coding system.
Escorted family members into the Emergency Department to their family member's bedside.
Aided in the reception area of the Emergency Department.
Education
BS - Biobehavioral Health, Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05.2025
High School -
Allentown Central Catholic High School
Allentown, PA
05.2021
Skills
Problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively work independently or as a team member
Exhibits a strong work ethic
Flexible, adaptable
Punctual
Exhibits great communication skills, both verbal and written
Leadership Experience
Assistant Financial Vice President, Gamma Phi Beta, University Park, PA, 08/22-08/23: Managed budget for the organization, communicated with other executive board members to make decisions, collaborated with executive board members to make financial decisions
Dated Functions Chair, Gamma Phi Beta, University Park, PA, 01/23-12/23: Directed activities for the organization, planned and executed organizational events with other businesses in the community
Pi Chi, Penn State Panhellenic Council, University Park, PA, 09/24-02/25: Guided Potential New Members through the Formal Recruitment process, provided unbiased advice and support to help Potential New Members find their chapters
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at St. Luke's University Hospital BethlehemRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem