Resume

SARA HUTCHINS | shutc003@odu.edu
I am currently a rising senior at Old Dominion University majoring in Biology with a pre-med concentration. My hopes after undergraduate school are to attend medical school and complete a neurosurgical resident program. I am also a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2020
RESEARCH REVIEW ARTICLE, NEUROTECHNOLOGY
Summary of a research article, “Use of Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Anxiety: A Short Synthesis of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Evidence”. Students in the neurotechnology class were tasked with reviewing a research article of choice regarding the topic of any neurological disorder.
 
APRIL 2021
MOCK RESEARCH REPORT, INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL & SCIENTIFIC WRITING
Mock research report, “Diagnosis & Treatment of Endometriosis”. Students were tasked with spending four months researching a topic of choice, and completing a research essay, research review article, research proposal, research presentation, progress report, and mock research report.

NOVEMBER 2021
SCIENTIFIC LITERARY ESSAY, CELL BIOLOGY
Scientific literary essay composed on the topic of marine yeasts. Students were tasked with writing an essay on a marine yeasts and describe the different genus types, how they reproduce, where they are found, and their compostion.
 
DECEMBER 2022
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER RESEARCH PROJECT, NEUROANATOMY
Research project on traumatic brain injuries. Students were tasked with researching a neurological disorder of choice. Presentations included introducing the disease, discuss its prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis/treatment.
 
JULY 2020 – PRESENT
MEDICAL ASSISTANT (SCRIBE), BLOCK FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
Greet patients, schedule patients, ensure x-ray machine is operating, take patient health history, manage patient medical records of any x-rays, MRI’s, personal injury cases, and workers compensation cases, document and re-evaluate patient complaints to determine diagnoses accordingly with doctor approval, inform patients of doctors’ recommendations for at-home care, verify benefits with patients’ insurance providers, restock office supplies, maintain cleanliness in patient rooms.

EDUCATION

JUNE 2017 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, PATUXENT HIGH SCHOOL
Captain of the fall 2013 Junior-Varsity Cheerleading team, member of the winter 2013-2014 Varsity Cheerleading team, member of the Patuxent High Chamber Choir and first place winner of the 2015 regional choir festival, graduated with a 3.35 GPA
JUNE 2017 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
Attended the Academy of Health Professions program, completed one year of academic course work in Anatomy and Physiology and one year of clinical experience training, obtained CNA, GNA, and CCMA licenses along with 40 hours work experience in a clinical setting for qualification of the CNA and GNA exams, attended the 2015 and 2016 Maryland Student Leadership Conference 
AUGUST 2017 – NOW
BACHELOR’S DEGREE, OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
Continuing degree student majoring in biology, sister of Alpha Phi Fraternity since fall 2017, completed research on Endometriosis for technical and scientific writing class in spring 2021, became re-certified as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) in June 2021, named on the ODU Dean’s List for: spring 2021 and spring 2022, member of the Pre-Health Club since 2022, member of the Fellowship of Women in Science, and member of The Society of Future Medical Professionals since 2022

SKILLS

  • Proficient, articulate, and organized writing skills
  • Superb listening skills and attention to detail
  • Adept at quickly grasping new concepts and being persistent
  • Ability to work in a fast pace environment
  • Strong knowledge of biological systems & diseases/disorders
  • Radiate a positive attitude and empathetic towards others
  • Ability to remain calm in a high stress environment

ACTIVITIES

Member and 2020-2021 Princess of the Solomons Island Yacht Club, making music: playing the piano, ukulele, guitar, and signing, participating in college intramural sports: volleyball and floor hockey, participating in community service opportunities: 2014 Christmas caroling with chamber choir at Asbury Nursing Home, handing out Christmas gifts to nursing home patients at Calvert County Nursing home, IGNITE Norfolk food pantry volunteer in 2017, “Moonlight and Mistletoe” Gala for Norfolk CHKD 2017, “King of Hearts” 2017 philanthropic event for the Alpha Phi Foundation, American Heart Association “Heart Walk” 2017-2018, volunteer for Hope for Life Rescue in Virginia Beach, donating blood to the American Red Cross, and student affiliate of the Association of American University Women

REFERENCES:

Dr. Erin Callahan, D.O.

Doctor of Chiropractic

Block Family Chiropractic

RELATIONSHIP: COLLEAGUE AT BLOCK FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC FROM SEPTEMBER 2021 – 2023

Dr. Arthur I. Kobrine, MD

Neurosurgeon

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

RELATIONSHIP: MENTOR FROM 2015 – PRESENT

Dr. David N. Block, D.O.

Owner and Doctor of Chiropractic

Block Family Chiropractic

RELATIONSHIP: EMPLOYER AT BLOCK FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC FROM SEPTEMBER 2021 – PRESENT