Faith Recio

• Participated in the Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB) initiative, supporting patient-centered care delivery and quality improvement projects.
• Shadowed interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, including surgeons, RNs, and NPs, across multiple specialized units:

-Pediatrics

-Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

-Urgent Care

-Neurology and Spine Medical-Surgical Floor

-Plastic Surgery and Urology

• Observed clinical workflows, bedside care, and procedures to gain insight into acute and chronic care practices.
• Developed a foundational understanding of hospital operations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based care models.

• Supported clinical care across reproductive health services, including surgical and medication abortions, vasectomies, STI treatments, contraceptive procedures, and well-visits
• Performed ultrasounds, phlebotomy, venipuncture, lab work, and full patient intakes (vitals, histories, screenings)
• Assisted providers during vaginal exams and minor procedures
• Delivered trauma-informed patient education and counseling.
• Handled front office duties: scheduling, billing, referrals, and connecting patients to community health resources.

• Delivered health education and wellness support to refugee women and children, many of whom were non–English speakers, during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Taught children essential topics such as hygiene, nutrition, and emotional well-being using culturally appropriate, language-accessible methods (visual aids, interpreters, simplified materials).
• Supported families with healthcare navigation, connecting them to clinics, vaccination resources, and community services
• Partnered with caseworkers to promote holistic care and adapted education delivery to virtual or distanced formats during lockdowns

• Direct patient care for individuals with cancer, chronic conditions, and memory impairments in home and facility settings
• Assisted with ADLs, monitored symptoms, and supported comfort for patients with complex medical needs
• Communicated closely with families and care teams to adapt plans and provide individualized care
• Developed skills in trauma-informed support, family-centered care, and managing sensitive health situations