Amanda Iwaschuk
Calgary,AB
Summary
A passionate, driven, neuroscience graduate with clinical experience volunteering in acute care, treating patients as a medic, completing case investigations for Communicable Disease Control (CDC) during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as research experience in psychiatry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Investigator - CDC Covid-19 Pandemic Response
Alberta Health Services (AHS)
Calgary, AB
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted case and contact investigations for COVID-19 response throughout COVID-19 pandemic.
- Build rapport with patients via phone in order to collect relevant information and report cases according to current guidelines.
- Chart with accuracy and legal accountability
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all patients
- Access NetCare and other health information sources only when necessary to maintain ethical practice.
- Promoted to "float"/ leadership role in order to help with case review, quality assurance, auditing, and team support.
- Support colleagues with documentation, follow-up, and dealing with challenging cases and clients.
- Draft necessary follow-up notifications and send to appropriate organizations (ie. IPC, Medical Officer of Health, Workplace Health and Safety).
- Notify close contacts while strictly adhering to privacy and confidentiality guidelines.
- Provide support resources to help clients throughout isolation.
- Rule-out medical emergencies and follow emergency protocols when necessary.
- Efficient completion of cases and follow-up to keep up with work-load and pandemic demands.
- Rapidly adapt to changes in policy and procedure as new information became available.
- Use of various software programs to chart and complete necessary follow-up and documentation procedures.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively (Verbal and written) while completing case investigations, charting, follow-up, and transferring cases to colleagues and other investigators.
Research Assistant - Psychiatry
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
- Administer neuro-cognitive testing and carefully document results for each participant.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality for all participants.
- Evaluated research articles and worked collaboratively to submit systematic review for peer-review - leading to publication. (See "publications" for more details).
- Assist lab technologists with set up and administration of MRI's.
- Set-up and conduct EEG's
- Set-up and conduct TMS during MRI.
- Assist management with development of new study protocols and procedures.
- Data cleaning
- Scheduling participants for multi-faceted studies while ensuring most efficient use of time for both, participants and research assistants.
Emergency Medical Responder
Accede Fire & Safety
Red Deer, AB
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Assessed patient stability, scene safety and communicated nature of injury or illness to colleagues, nurses, and doctors.
- Prepared patient care reports, medical necessity forms and incident reports to document shift details and enter in database.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Draft Emergency Response Plans (ERP's) for each site, and specify site-specific hazards.
- Lead daily safety meetings, reminding workers of hazards and collecting relevant health information while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
- Draft reports and patient care records for all treatments provided and communicated care and treatment to supervisors.
- Ensure ambulance inventory was fully stocked before leaving to site and ensuring it was re-stocked upon return.
- Set up STARS site numbers incase air ambulance was required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience & Psychology
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB05.2017
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Conflict Resolution
- Ability to remain calm in demanding, high-stress environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to listen attentively and compassionately in order to gain understanding and build rapport with patients and colleagues
- Valuable research and publication experience
- Medical field experience across various roles (Volunteer, Emergency response, case investigations/ administration)
- Volunteer experience in surgical, ICU, and emergency departments
- Detail oriented
- Proficient in completing tasks under pressure
- Self-Motivated
Publications
Metzak, P. D., Devoe, D. J., Iwaschuk, A., Braun, A., & Addington, J. (2020). Brain changes associated with negative symptoms in clinical high risk for psychosis: A systematic review. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 118, 367-383.
Volunteer
Peter Lougheed Hospital: Calgary, AB (2018-2020) - Emergency Department & ICU Volunteer
- Assisted patients, visitors, and staff in various capacities.
Chinook Regional Hospital: Lethbridge, AB (2017) - O.R and Outpatient Clinic Shadowing
- Shadowed and orthopedic surgeon in the O.R and out-patient clinic for several operations and post-operative assessments.
Casa de Paz Orphanage: Baja, Mexico (2012)
- Volunteered at several orphanages in Mexico with fellow university students to assist with cooking, cleaning, renovations, education for children, and assisting with care for children with special needs.
Timeline
Case Investigator - CDC Covid-19 Pandemic Response
Alberta Health Services (AHS)
12.2020 - 07.2022
Research Assistant - Psychiatry
University of Calgary
05.2018 - 05.2020
Emergency Medical Responder
Accede Fire & Safety
05.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience & Psychology
University of Lethbridge
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