Matthew N.

Abourezk
___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Home: 1734 Weathered Wood Trail Centerville, Ohio 45459 (937) 433-5205 School: 255 South Atherton Street Apt. 303 University Park, PA 16802 (937) 475-0164 mna5036@psu.edu OBJECTIVE To gain the position of Medical Assistant with Kettering Health Network focusing on assisting physicians in all matters pertaining to examinations and procedures beginning summer 2012 EDUCATION The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA B.S. in Chemistry, with a Pre-Medical Option, May 2013 GPA = 3.95 Relevant Courses: Honors Introduction to Chemistry Honors Organic Chemistry and Lab (2 Semesters) Analytical Chemistry WORK EXPERIENCE Global Medical Brigades, Mankessim, Ghana Brigader, December 2011 January 2012 Participated in patient in-take by recording medical data and taking weights, blood pressures, pulses, and temperatures of patients Participated in patient examinations and discussed diagnosis with physician Taught public health seminars and worked in a pharmacy Southview Hospital and Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Ohio Volunteer, May 2011 August 2011 (200 Hours) Assisted patients and staff in the Pre-Op and Post-Op areas of outpatient surgery Observed surgeries The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania Chemistry Laboratory Internship, August 2010 December 2010 Researched, developed, tested and authored a freshman chemistry lab involving the identification of polymers through infrared spectroscopy Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio, Centerville, Ohio Internship, June 2010 August 2010 Completed an internship with an orthopedic surgeon Participated in patient examinations, observed surgeries, and discussed diagnosis with physician Cardiovascular Care Unlimited LLC, Columbus, Ohio Externship, May 2010 Participated in patient examinations, observed surgeries, and discussed diagnosis with physician Skills Certified in adult CPR, AED and First Aid Strong people and communication skills LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant for Chem 113 Materials Laboratroy (February 2011) Tour Guide for the Eberly College of Science (October 2010 present) Student Panel Leader for Penn State (March-April 2011) PUBLICATIONS Materials: Chemistry 113M Laboratory Manual, Polymers, Spring 2011, Department of Chemistry, Penn State Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Proficient in taking blood pressure and temperature

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