Work Experience

Medical Assistant - Evolved Medical - June 2018 - November 2020 

After graduating from college, I sought a job in the medical field to gain valuable experience while finishing prerequisite classes for nursing school. I began working as a medical assistant for a doctor specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. While working at this office I also gained experience in preparing platelet rich plasma injecions using a centrifuge, and was responsible for direct patient care. Other responsibilities included patient education, walking through consent forms, and answering all questions along the way. I maintained the office schedule and performed patient care services to limit the amount of tasks for the physician. I assisted during in-office procedures and took vitals during patient intake. While originally given the title of medical assistant, as the sole employee of the doctor I was responsible for office management tasks as well. Along with the direct patient care duties of a medical assistant, I was responsible for all front desk administrative tasks and back of office stocking and organizing. This unique and valuable experience has left me feeling very prepared to work along side doctors and other staff in a medical environment. I feel confident in abilities to work as both a leader and a valuable member of any team. 

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Internship - Alabama Prison Birth Project - Spring 2018

In my last semester of college, I had the privilege of being a full-time intern for the Alabama Prison Birth Project, a non-profit organization that works with incarcerated pregnant women in order to educate on healthy pregnancy, what to expect postpartum, and crucial parenting skills that help to break cycles of trauma. The goal of the program is to help mothers form healthy bonds with their babies and help improve the birth outcomes of babies born to incarcerated mothers. I was able to work hands on by teaching during the weekly meetings at the prison as well as work behind the scenes to help research, spread our message, and work with donors and volunteers. During my internship, I was also the director of Internships and Volunteer Involvement, meaning I was responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and aiding in the selection of the next interns. Throughout my internship, I worked on various projects such as the year-end report, brochures, and the social media pages and blog. You can find some samples of this work on the “Work Samples” page. This internship gave me so much valuable work experience, and I truly feel better prepared for any job I might have in the future after having completed the internship.

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Student Position - RSVP OBGYN - Summer 2016

During my time at RSVP, I routinely assisted in tasks such as preparing rooms for exams, preparing charts for the physicians, testing urine samples, and sending tissue samples out for testing. I also observed a number of exams, including annual check-ups, pregnancy confirmations, postpartum visits, and pregnancy checkups through various stages. I was also able to observed a few procedures, including IUD insertion, Nexplan removal, and cervical tissue biopsies. I observed and assisted during numerous ultra sounds and gained experience identifying the fetal heart beat and evaluate normal development. I learned how to measure fundal height and locate the fetal heart beat using a doppler. I also gained experience in using the electronic health record system used by the office and gained experience rooming patients, completing vital checks, and charting. Overall, I spent more than 80 hours shadowing and gaining experience that confirmed my desire to pursue a career in the demanding but rewarding field of healthcare.

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Student Assistant Teacher - Auburn University Early Learning Center - Spring 2016 & 2017 

The Auburn University Early Learning Center (ELC) was such a big part of my learning and training as an HDFS undergraduate. During the two semesters in which I worked at the ELC, I helped with daily tasks such as setup, cleanup, snack time, group activities, outdoor play, and assisting teachers. This was a very hands-on volunteering position, and I was constantly participating in dramatic play, sensory play, and art activities with the three and four-year old students. I was responsible for writing anecdotal records of children at the center and kept track of their developmental milestones. This position really helped me to learn more about the importance of quality early childhood education as well as learn the intricacies of what early childhood education entails. This position was so beneficial to my studies in Human Development, and I gained knowledge here that will help me in any job I may have in the future. The most important skills learned include patience, adaptability, and organization.

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Hostess/Waitress - Primos Pizzeria and Pub - 2012 - 2014 (and Summers 2015-2018)

Although this position is not relevant to my studies of HDFS or becoming a nurse, it is extremely important in understanding where I come from and the experiences that make me unique. This was my first job, at a pizza restaurant in my hometown, and the experiences that accompanied this job taught me so much. I learned how to work well as part of a team, how to successfully handle difficult people and stressful situations, and I developed a strong sense of responsibility. I maintained this job all throughout high school while simultaneously captaining the high school cheerleading team and maintaining good grades. It was because of this experience that I developed a strong work ethic, excellent time-management, and crucial interpersonal skills. So, although this job is not relevant to my current career path and education, I still feel it is important to include as it was a big part of my development as a professional and an adult in the working world.