Natalie Cooley
First Year Medical Student
Riverside
Summary
Highly motivated Medical Intern eager to learn more about practical healthcare applications especially in Women's Health. Devoted to advancing care for patients with sound diagnostics and treatment protocols. Skilled in helping patients feel comfortable with procedures and obtaining relevant information.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Medical Student Manager
Riverside Free Clinic
11.2023 - Current
- Oversee clinic operations by leading the medical student team, hosting training meetings to establish new goals, and representing their interests and concerns.
- Work closely with attending and resident physician and treat the patients that come into clinic by developing strong rapport, conducting necessary physical exams, ordering labs, and overall addressing each of their concerns in an efficient, detailed manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Lead monthly Board of Director meetings to address any challenges regarding clinic operations, patient care, or organizational issues. Additionally, to uphold consistent communication with the rest of the healthcare directors of the clinic to maintain a cohesive clinic environment.
HeLP Research Assistant
UCR School Of Medicine
10.2022 - Current
- Currently working on a scoping review project that investigates the use of emojis in healthcare settings as measures for women's mental health, more closely examining its benefits in Black and Latin X populations.
- Actively participate in regular meetings with Dr. Kendrick Davis, UCR SOM clinical professor, and fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
Internal Research Officer
Riverside Free Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed innovative research strategies to explore novel areas of the current model of clinic that would enhance the efficiency of clinical flow.
- Conducted patient satisfaction surveys to provide valuable insight on the patient population's needs and concerns and presented these items at Board of Director meetings.
- Increased funding for this non-profit clinic by working closely with the External Research Officer inn writing persuasive grant proposals and securing external partnerships.
- Communicated with the interdisciplinary teams and patients within the clinic and free clinics within the California state to enhance patient care and flow.
Medical Educational Department Intern
UCR School Of Medicine
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted Dr. Kendrick Davis and his team to lead assessment and evaluation projects that aim to improve the medical education program components.
- Maintained accurate records of all departmental files and documents, ensuring easy access to information when needed.
- Increased department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Adapted quickly to new software programs and tools required for the role, ultimately improving departmental workflows and efficiency.
- Tracked progress of ongoing projects using project management tools to ensure timely completion within established deadlines.
Labs Committee Officer
Riverside Free Clinic
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Led the Labs committee to create and produce health educational material to the Riverside Community and delegate tasks during clinic hours to provide healthcare services for patients efficiently.
- Worked alongside medical students to conduct and obtain lab screenings that are essential to the diagnostic and treatment processes.
- Directly communicated with the clinic’s various interdisciplinary teams in order to discuss the status of patient triage and care.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging committee members to identify areas of opportunity and propose solutions.
- Increased overall team efficiency through proactive involvement in various tasks such as ordering supplies or updating essential database systems.
Clinic Intern
UCR Women's Health Center
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Shadowed Dr. Brenda Ross Shelton, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist and observed various medical procedures first-hand, gaining valuable insights into clinical practice techniques and standards of care.
- Developed strong rapport with both staff members and patients through consistent professionalism, empathy, and active listening skills.
- Streamlined communication among staff members by taking detailed messages from patients and relaying information accurately.
- Improved clinic workflow by efficiently managing and organizing patient records and appointments.
- Conducted initial intake interviews with new patients, gathering pertinent medical history and demographic information.
Education
M.D. -
UCR School of Medicine
Riverside, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
University High School
Irvine, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational and Time Management Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Project Management and Teamwork
Presentation and Public Speaking
Customer Service
Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, Google, ScanStudio, EPIC)
Timeline
Medical Student Manager
Riverside Free Clinic
11.2023 - Current
HeLP Research Assistant
UCR School Of Medicine
10.2022 - Current
Internal Research Officer
Riverside Free Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Educational Department Intern
UCR School Of Medicine
09.2021 - 06.2022
Labs Committee Officer
Riverside Free Clinic
06.2021 - 06.2022
Clinic Intern
UCR Women's Health Center
01.2020 - 06.2022
M.D. -
UCR School of Medicine
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Riverside
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
University High School
05.2001 -