EWONGOABASI UMOH
Detail-oriented and compassionate healthcare professional and pre-medical Biology student with hands-on experience in patient care, clinical support, and medical office operations. Skilled in obtaining and documenting vital signs, assisting with patient intake, supporting clinical assessments, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and coordinating communication between patients and healthcare providers. Experienced in working alongside nurse practitioners, licensed vocational nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support efficient clinical workflows and high-quality patient care. Strong understanding of front- and back-office medical responsibilities, patient confidentiality, infection prevention, and professional healthcare communication. Committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring a welcoming, organized, and efficient clinical environment.
Work History
Medical Assistant
- Supported 10-15 patients weekly with hands-on care, respectful interaction, and attentive day-to-day assistance.
- Provided direct patient support during home visits, reinforcing comfort, safety, and respectful care throughout each interaction.
- Coordinated patient schedules with families and clinical staff to support continuity of home-health visits.
- Shadowed nurse practitioners and LVNs during home visits, observing assessments, care planning, and provider-patient communication.
Vice President
1 Year- Coordinated 5 student outreach events monthly to promote healthcare education and career exploration.
- Supported event planning and meeting logistics for a student health-professions organization focused on leadership development.
- Promoted participation among students interested in medicine and allied health careers through clear, professional communication.
- Helped organize career exploration activities that introduced peers to healthcare pathways and professional expectations.
Hospital Volunteer
2 Years- Assisted with cognitive testing activities and maintained calm, respectful patient interactions throughout appointments.
- Observed hospital operations and interdisciplinary teamwork, strengthening bedside communication and clinical professionalism.
- Provided direct patient support with empathy and discretion while helping staff maintain a calm care environment.
CIRM ExStRM (SPARK) Summer Research Intern
- Contributed to biomedical research on brown and beige adipocytes and mammary cancer stem cells within a triple-negative breast cancer context.
- Applied Western blotting, micropipetting, and microscopy to support hands-on experimental work in the laboratory.
- Worked collaboratively with the lab team, followed research protocols, and maintained accuracy and organization throughout daily tasks.