Clinical Experience

As a participant in the sports medicine internship program, I have a multi-faceted role. I get to observe and shadow experienced athletic trainers, surgeons, and physicians as they diagnose and treat injuries in athletes. This hands-on experience provides me with valuable insights into the day-to-day operations of a sports medicine team. Additionally, I am able to operate modalities and conduct therapies on athletes, gaining practical experience in the field. Overall, this internship program is an incredible opportunity for me to learn and grow as a future professional in sports medicine.

Care Extenders obtain a clinical perspective of healthcare through patient contact and volunteer involvement. They rotate through various departments and assist nurses and care partners. Care Extenders are also able to go on rounds with doctors and essentially gains an insider's understanding of the operations of the hospital.

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Working at Ronald Reagan Medical Center my roles included

• Assisting with transfers

• Signing visitors in and out

• Going on rounds with doctors

• Assisting nurses with patient care and minor tasks

• Facilitating transactions between patient call lights and nurses/care partners

• Connecting external calls and departmental calls with my department

 CNAs not only provide physical care for patients but also emotional and spiritual support, truly making a difference in the lives of patients and families. They are often regarded as the center of healthcare as they have more interactions with the patient than any other health professional.

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Working at a local nursing home, my roles included:

• Assisting patients with hygiene (Grooming, bathing, dressing)

• Take patient vital signs

• Serving meals, making beds, keeping rooms clean

• Setting up medical equipment and assisting with some medical procedures

• Answering calls for help and observing changes in a patient's condition or behavior.

Other responsibilities included:

• Maintaining workflow

• Updating nurses and CNA's on the following shift

• Maintaining HIPAA

Volunteers contribute to the quality of patient care by offering non-medical services in two areas: increasing patient satisfaction and lowering family member worry. By offering a pleasant face, answering questions, and providing instructions, volunteers help to alleviate the stress of a hospital stay.

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I worked at the Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and 

AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center. 

My roles here included:

• Delivering items to patients from visitors

• Way-finding

• Secretary work

• Distributing medical equipment and mail throughout the hospital

• Assisting visitors with sign-in and badge entry