Volunteer EMT

NUEMS | Boston, MA | Fall 2022 - Present

Providing pre-hospital emergency medical care at Northeastern University sporting events, ensuring timely assessment and treatment of injuries. Administering first aid care, and coordinating with fellow EMTs to maintain a safe environment for attendees at hockey games.

Volunteer Leader

Boston Cares | Boston, MA | Fall 2022 - Present

Instructing students as part of the High School Equivalency Math Tutoring program at X-Cel Education, helping them develop skills necessary to earn their GED. Providing personalized tutoring and support, addressing individual learning needs and reinforcing key concepts such as algebra, geometry, and data analysis.

Emergency Department Volunteer

Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | June 2023 - December 2024

Assisted Child Life Specialists in engaging pediatric patients facing psychiatric challenges and extended wait times by providing therapeutic activities, including board games and toys, to enhance comfort and reduce anxiety.

Hospital Volunteer

Guthrie Corning Hospital | Corning, NY | Fall & Spring 2019/2020

Greeted patients, families, and visitors, ensuring a positive hospital experience. Provided clear directions to hospital departments and helped with wayfinding and logistics. Escorted patients to appointments.

Meals on Wheels

Corning Meals on Wheels | Corning, NY | Summer 2020

Delivered Meals to the homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic. Socialized and provided engagement with recipients.

Neurosurgery

Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA

Dr. Micheal Mooney - 40 hours

Shadowed with Dr. Mooney in the operating room and in the outpatient clinic. Observed craniotomy procedures for meningioma resection, and spinal decompressions. Observed one case that took 7 hours where a patient had Klippel-Feil Syndrome (KFS), which is characterized by an abnormal fusion of cervical vertebrae. KFS can lead to a chiari malformation, which is when part of the cerebellum compresses the spinal canal, so the goal of the surgery was to decompress the cervical spinal cord.

Orthopedic Surgery

Arnot Hospital | Elmira, NY

Dr. Bryan Jarvis - 30 hours

Observed procedures including knee and hip arthroplasties, gaining insight into surgical techniques and patient care during joint replacement surgeries. Attended clinic visits with patients, learning about pre-operative assessments, post-operative care, and the management of musculoskeletal conditions.

Radiology and Interventional Radiology

Guthrie Corning Hospital | Corning, NY

Dr. Joseph Bifano, Dr. Sobieraj, and Dr. Masi - 50 hours

Observed the interpretation of CT scans, MRIs, and X-rays across multiple specialties, including orthopedics, OBGYN, and neurology. Observed lung and heart biopsy procedures, learning about the techniques and patient management involved in interventional radiology.

Anesthesiology

Arnot Hospital | Elmira, NY

Dr. Deluca & Dr. Kellner - 10 hours

Observed the responsibilities involved in preparing patients for surgery and managing their care through the perioperative period. Gained knowledge of drugs used to induce, maintain, and reverse anesthesia.

General Surgery

Arnot Hospital | Elmira, NY

Dr. Sadhasivam - 5 hours

Observed robotic assisted umbilical and inguinal hernia repairs.

Gastroenterology

Guthrie Corning Hospital | Corning, NY

Dr. Hathwar - 10 hours

Observed a range of diagnostic procedures, including colonoscopies and endoscopies, gaining firsthand insight into the evaluation of gastrointestinal conditions. Learned about various GI disorders, including ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.